Hi to all.
I just bought a bass that needs an endpin replacement. The thing is that it has a wide 1 7/16 hole (roughly 36mm). Most of the plugs Ive found are narrower, even on the wide end. Lemur sells a Goezt with an ebony plug that supposedly graduates in size from 1 1/4" to 1 11/16". I assume that should do the job but, hey, Im no luthier.
On an old thread, someone questioned these dimensions arguing they would yield a 7 plug, assuming the standard 1/17 taper. After reading that, I dont know if the folks at Lemur mistyped the dimensions on their website and Im not willing to spend $145 to find out, so Im wondering if anyone can confirm both diameters on the Goetz plug (maybe someone that has one installed), or if anyone can recommend an endpin that would fit my bass and where can I get it.
The whole bushing-of-the-hole thing its kind of out of question for me. I live in a small place and there is not a single luthier around here.
If I finally get a fitting endpin, Id appreciate advice on installing it myself, if that is even possible. (With all respect to the craft, I know my way around tools, basic instrument setup and wood I have to, remember: no luthiers down here ;-)
I just bought a bass that needs an endpin replacement. The thing is that it has a wide 1 7/16 hole (roughly 36mm). Most of the plugs Ive found are narrower, even on the wide end. Lemur sells a Goezt with an ebony plug that supposedly graduates in size from 1 1/4" to 1 11/16". I assume that should do the job but, hey, Im no luthier.
On an old thread, someone questioned these dimensions arguing they would yield a 7 plug, assuming the standard 1/17 taper. After reading that, I dont know if the folks at Lemur mistyped the dimensions on their website and Im not willing to spend $145 to find out, so Im wondering if anyone can confirm both diameters on the Goetz plug (maybe someone that has one installed), or if anyone can recommend an endpin that would fit my bass and where can I get it.
The whole bushing-of-the-hole thing its kind of out of question for me. I live in a small place and there is not a single luthier around here.
If I finally get a fitting endpin, Id appreciate advice on installing it myself, if that is even possible. (With all respect to the craft, I know my way around tools, basic instrument setup and wood I have to, remember: no luthiers down here ;-)
