Double Bass Titanium Rod

[Earl]

I have been looking to try a titanium endpin rod, and found someone selling a 10mm titanium 'cello' rod - would this work do you think?

 

[Peck_Time]

That should be fine- the rubber tip might be small though!

 

[Peck_Time]

Oh yeah, the rod will be really long if it comes in 'cello length'.
Measure your current end pin and use that length.

 

[Earl]

The length is 520mm. Yes, I was thinking I would have to cut it. Thanks for your reply!

 

[Rvl]

There was a Japanese gentleman selling Titanium rods on Ebay
He also has rods made for upright bass
I am not sure but I think 10mm is a little small for Double Bass
Mine have 12mm
If you need his address please email me

Thanks

Robert VanLane

 

[Earl]

Thanks Robert, mine is 10mm so um going to give it a shot.

 

[Dr Rod]

how does titanium affect the sound of the bass?

have you done a comparison switching endpins?


this is very interesting

 

[Earl]

I have heard because it is lighter that the sound could be a little brighter and more clear for pizz than steel. At the moment I have the KC Strings wood/carbon rod which is lighter than steel and makes my bass louder but more diffuse than the steel rod. We'll see what happens with the titanium.

 

[William Hoffman]

...We'll see what happens with the titanium.

yes, please post your impressions!