They're great...but my luthier doesn't recommend them. He says they transmit vibrations through the bass and can open up seams.
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Double Bass What's it like having a wheel?
- Thread starter Steve Freides
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I've never had an open seam in 35 years from using a wheel. An open seam is an easy repair, anyway.
What's often mentioned is stresses on the end-block. From the reports of many over the years that seems theoretical but not a large issue in practice. That is, unless you routinely bounce your bass off of curbs. 
I've been using one from Lemur since June. Love it. Haven't had any cracks or open seems.
Only time I'm frustrated is when I accidentally put the wheel on before thr bag. For those who haven't done this, use your imagination
BTW mine replaces the endpin.
Good Luck
Dave
Only time I'm frustrated is when I accidentally put the wheel on before thr bag. For those who haven't done this, use your imagination
BTW mine replaces the endpin.
Good Luck
Dave
I can't imagine life without my Gaines wheel. Keep it kinda soft for extra cushioning and use common sense when "driving" your axe around. Two downsides: you will eventually get a flat, fixable but a pain, and I think using the wheel over time speeds up the process of widening your endpin hole so that annoying endpin rattles and buzzes can crop up.
If you have the wheel attached to a tube instead of a stick you do not have to change the endpin
(and do not run the risk to accidentally push that little metal disk inside the body of the bass and the consequent lifting and shaking, making it come back to light through one of the f-holes).
(and do not run the risk to accidentally push that little metal disk inside the body of the bass and the consequent lifting and shaking, making it come back to light through one of the f-holes).
