I bought this 2 weeks ago. So far it's working great. Doesn't slip on any surface I tried, so far. Looks good and it doesn't unscrew, as the one I used to have.
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Double Bass End pin rubber cap
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I bought this 2 weeks ago. So far it's working great. Doesn't slip on any surface I tried, so far. Looks good and it doesn't unscrew, as the one I used to have.
Too funny! That's the point: I don't want it to come off. And it's working fine.
I've been using the Wolf endpin ball attachment happily for years now; love it, except for one caveat: the rubber balls wear out too bloody quickly! I corresponded with (very gracious) Wolf directly about this, but some years ago now. At that time, proprietary replacement rubber balls were not available for purchase, and I'm not finding any evidence online about whether these rubble balls have become separately available. Does anyone here happen to know anything further...? Also, I'm experimenting rebuilding one with a rubber adhesive; has anyone here tried this, successfully or not...? Thanks,
I haven‘t found a replacement ball either. Lifespan experience is similar.
But I think the most damage comes from setting the bass down and maybe pulling it over abrasive surfaces during transport. So have a different rubber for transport and change on stage.
I used the metal part from the damaged ball with a cello endpin rubber. Needs to be changed with the metal part because you hardly get the cello rubber off once you have managed to put it on.
But any other endpin rubber would do as well for transport. I often use an old rubber disk for transport.
But I think the most damage comes from setting the bass down and maybe pulling it over abrasive surfaces during transport. So have a different rubber for transport and change on stage.
I used the metal part from the damaged ball with a cello endpin rubber. Needs to be changed with the metal part because you hardly get the cello rubber off once you have managed to put it on.
But any other endpin rubber would do as well for transport. I often use an old rubber disk for transport.
Maybe several coats of PLASTI DIP? They say it’s a non-slip rubber coating.I've been using the Wolf endpin ball attachment happily for years now; love it, except for one caveat: the rubber balls wear out too bloody quickly! I corresponded with (very gracious) Wolf directly about this, but some years ago now. At that time, proprietary replacement rubber balls were not available for purchase, and I'm not finding any evidence online about whether these rubble balls have become separately available. Does anyone here happen to know anything further...? Also, I'm experimenting rebuilding one with a rubber adhesive; has anyone here tried this, successfully or not...? Thanks,
Thanks for the tip here, Michael! I'm of course checking it out
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OK...found a single dipping can of this product, black in color. Something just like this is what I'd imagined would be a great solution, if it existed...and here it is, it does! Thanks so much for the tip, Michael! So far, so good; like chocolate dipped strawberries, or one of those chocolate dipped ice cream cones..I'll do at least two, if not three coats...or four..? The shaker pins btw I also happened upon at the hardware; with these, dipping is so easy...
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OK...found a single dipping can of this product, black in color. Something just like this is what I'd imagined would be a great solution, if it existed...and here it is, it does! Thanks so much for the tip, Michael! So far, so good; like chocolate dipped strawberries, or one of those chocolate dipped ice cream cones..I'll do at least two, if not three coats...or four..? The shaker pins btw I also happened upon at the hardware; with these, dipping is so easy...
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I use this one from Christopher....FANTASTIC tip with a drop of Loctite, and it is a rock!
The Best Bass Endpin Tip - Screw fit "Pear-shaped" Rubber Tip, 10 mm Thread, 1 pc | Reverb
They just don't wear out and it stays put. It does it's job.
The Best Bass Endpin Tip - Screw fit "Pear-shaped" Rubber Tip, 10 mm Thread, 1 pc | Reverb
They just don't wear out and it stays put. It does it's job.
How has that been working out for you? Amazon has the plasti dip can for $20. I imagine you have to reapply every so often.Thanks for the tip here, Michael! I'm of course checking it out
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OK...found a single dipping can of this product, black in color. Something just like this is what I'd imagined would be a great solution, if it existed...and here it is, it does! Thanks so much for the tip, Michael! So far, so good; like chocolate dipped strawberries, or one of those chocolate dipped ice cream cones..I'll do at least two, if not three coats...or four..? The shaker pins btw I also happened upon at the hardware; with these, dipping is so easy...
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Hi, bobsax - so far, SO GOOD, I'm happy to say. The wear&tear has been less, much better than expected. Also, no sticking issues with instrument; as good if not improved. I bought mine @ Ace hardware for a bit less than $20, btw.
I also purchased a can of VM&P naphtha, to thin it up as needed occasionally.
That is great to hear thank you Jazzwalk. My bass came with a really good extra-large endpin tip but after 20 years, the rubber has dried out a bit and become slippery. Hopefully the rubber dip will stop any more slippingHi, bobsax - so far, SO GOOD, I'm happy to say. The wear&tear has been less, much better than expected. Also, no sticking issues with instrument; as good if not improved. I bought mine @ Ace hardware for a bit less than $20, btw.
I also purchased a can of VM&P naphtha, to thin it up as needed occasionally.
I forgot to mention; be sure to clean and dry your rubber tip thoroughly before dipping. I used some denatured alcohol (ethanol), to be extra sure...
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PS - Also, I found three 5 second dips as directed, for three coats, was enough. Allow a couple of hours in between each dipping, for an optimum result.
. PS - Also, I found three 5 second dips as directed, for three coats, was enough. Allow a couple of hours in between each dipping, for an optimum result.
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The plasty dip was pretty expensive and it seemed like each container was pretty much single use. Once it’s open it dries out. . This gorilla glue product $18 is designed to be reused so we’ll see how it goes.
About $15 was about what I paid, and there's plenty left over. Yes, it hardens up if the can top is left off too long, but the VM&P naptha for solvent thins it right up. Looking good what you've done, tho'
