I am a student, and I own a $2900ish hybrid double bass (Carved top, laminate sides and back). It seems that often, while I am playing standing up, my endpin will get pushed in, and cause a sudden drop of my bass. Any suggestions or tips on this matter would be greatly appreciated.
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Double Bass Endpin Problems...
- Thread starter Finnishbassboy
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I assume you mean that you are tightening the end pin as well as you can and it's still slipping. Photos of the pin and socket? Is it notched? None of that ought to matter if you're strong enough to tighten it securely, but it might help someone to help you with your problem.
Where did you buy the bass? Can you take it back and have a luthier or tech look at it?
Thanks for the advice. It is notched, but the height that I need when standing does not grasp the notches. Sitting on a stool it's alright though. I can tighten it as far as it will go, but still, it does slip occasionally.
Well, there's your problem right there. If the hardware's designed to grip a notch, it needs a notch to grip. Any respectable machinist could add one in the right place for take. Take about five minutes. Best of luck!
Matthew Tucker
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- Aug 21, 2002
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You could file your own notch with a 1/4" rat-tail file.
Or you could just fix the problem with money ... and get a decent endpin fitted.
None of the endpins in the following pic worked properly. All horrid.
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Some of the basses that these were removed from, had damage from suddenly dropping when the endpin screw gave way. It's much cheaper to replace an endpin than to fix a broken tailblock!
Or you could just fix the problem with money ... and get a decent endpin fitted.
None of the endpins in the following pic worked properly. All horrid.
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Some of the basses that these were removed from, had damage from suddenly dropping when the endpin screw gave way. It's much cheaper to replace an endpin than to fix a broken tailblock!
There's my current endpin, second from the left. Quite horrid indeed, although the notches and thumbscrew keep it where it belongs while I am playing. I plan to make an upgrade in the near future.
- Steve
I am curious, if the rod is notched why would the screw release unless it or the collar threads are stripped?
Matthew Tucker
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Great photo Matthew!
Those and many more are why I prefer a fixed endpin, rather than an adjustable one. Its not like the bass gets passed around between ten different people every night for gigs and rehearsals.
j.
Those and many more are why I prefer a fixed endpin, rather than an adjustable one. Its not like the bass gets passed around between ten different people every night for gigs and rehearsals.
j.
Hi.
If Your handle is any indication of your location, and you're unable to notch the endpin by yourself, or are unable to buy a "better" one, shoot me a PM or e-mail.
It'll take about 10 minutes on and off a lathe and will set You back two way postage.
Regards
Sam
If Your handle is any indication of your location, and you're unable to notch the endpin by yourself, or are unable to buy a "better" one, shoot me a PM or e-mail.
It'll take about 10 minutes on and off a lathe and will set You back two way postage.
Regards
Sam
For a temporary fix, I suggest a small stainless steel hose clamp and some bicycle innertube rubber.
In addition to adding a notch, the OP may need a new collar and set screw if the threads are stripped in the existing collar.
In addition to adding a notch, the OP may need a new collar and set screw if the threads are stripped in the existing collar.
