Endpin tip for Ampeg Baby Bass

Hi folks!

I'm new to TB and this is officially my first post.

After ~16 years of not playing and close to two decades of looking for the right example, I just became the proud owner of a '65 Ampeg BB4. The instrument is in phenomenal shape, but obviously it's not without some wear tear, given its age. I would like to replace is the endpin's tip - the pin functions/holds perfectly but the tip itself seems to have been fixed in place with tape to prevent it from falling off. Any recommendations as to where I can get a replacement tip and/or new endpin + tip for my bass?

I also need a new set of strings. After reading through some treads on this forum, it appears that the Spiro Solo's are a popular choice for the Ampeg BB4. I am considering, however, a set of La Bella nylon strings; based on reviews, they are a good choice for pizz/latin music. Does anyone have any experience with La Bella nylon strings and are they worth the consideration? I'm also open to any other suggestions that would yield mild-to-low string tension and full-bodied sound.

Thanks in advance, and I look forward to learning much, as well as hopefully contributing to this community!

 

Ok - clear rookie mistake. I created my tread on the electric bass section. Please feel free to close out; I will create a new one on the double bass section.

Thanks!

 

Thank you very much! Great info!

 

Thank you, Sissy; noted.

 

Thank you ... I love the hospitality and level of support of this forum.

 

I stopped by Home Depot and the only 3/4” crutch tips I could find did not have the disk/washer inside (no problem there, I proceeded to purchase a washer that I could slide in). The other factor I did not like was that the tips were white in color, and my bass is black; then I figured that if this is all I could find, I’d learn to live with it.

After leaving Home Depot, I stopped by a CVS and found the perfect crutch tip - fits the endpin perfectly, expands to a larger base AND has a metal disk in it. It is also black in color. I’ll be returning the ones from Depot Today.

 

This gave me a good laugh!