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Double Bass Endpin for seated position.

BassJuju

BassJuju

Jul 9, 2016
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#1
I’ve recently started playing with the local orchestra and the other bassists play sitting down. I’ve always stood and this is a change. However, I have to say I like it quite a bit.

I watched one of @Chris Fitzgerald videos showing various styles and I’ve gone the way of the shorter stool. It’s what the others use as well.

The 1st chair has a short metal pin in the Rabbath position. Actually, it appears to be installed at the rear of bottom of the the bass. Pointing back toward the floor at a 45 degree-ish angle. Since I have a more traditional pin, I’d like to replace it.

So, long way around the block, but does anyone know what type of endpin that may be? All of the Rabbath style pins I’ve found are posts or sticks. As expected. I have reached out to get a photo and I’ve talked to the local luthier about what it might be. No real answers yet.

Thanks in advance for any info you may be able to provide.
 
#2
BassJuju said:
I’ve recently started playing with the local orchestra and the other bassists play sitting down. I’ve always stood and this is a change. However, I have to say I like it quite a bit.

I watched one of @Chris Fitzgerald videos showing various styles and I’ve gone the way of the shorter stool. It’s what the others use as well.

The 1st chair has a short metal pin in the Rabbath position. Actually, it appears to be installed at the rear of bottom of the the bass. Pointing back toward the floor at a 45 degree-ish angle. Since I have a more traditional pin, I’d like to replace it.

So, long way around the block, but does anyone know what type of endpin that may be? All of the Rabbath style pins I’ve found are posts or sticks. As expected. I have reached out to get a photo and I’ve talked to the local luthier about what it might be. No real answers yet.

Thanks in advance for any info you may be able to provide.
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Did you had a look at the Robpin and Ergopin Thread below?
They don’t need an additional hole for the 45 degree pin and you can still use your endpin if standing.

I only tried a bass with a Laborie endpin once for a few minutes standing. It felt like sitting for thumb position, easy to go there. But for sitting I feel a rest for the knee would help me more.
 
#5
I have a laborie pin and it’s great but does require the drilling. You don’t lose your other endpin though, the socket is still there. I recently saw someone offered a height adjustable laborie style pin, I believe it Quantum Bass. The above mentioned alternatives are good if you are interested in dipping your toes in without drilling the hole if that’s a deal breaker for you, but I feel the laborie style pin is so beneficial for posture, sound, reach, bow arm, ergonomics and comfort that it’s worth drilling that hole.
 
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