Old? end pin
I have a bass with an end pin which is a 1/2 inch rod held by a wooden collet tightened with a big aluminum collar. Does anyone know if these are still made?
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This is the original endpin on a 1954 Wilfer. It seems simple and robust. It works okay, I was just wondering if they were still made.http://www.smithbassforums.com/[...ber/Endpin.jpg
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Technology doesn't do a lot for string instruments, but modern endpins are a wonderful thing. ;)
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This old thing was a college bass from 1954 until last year, and the endpin survived with only the one chip you see in the photo. I think it's neat. I've seen at least one modern collet-type endpin, although it's metal. There'a a photo of it in this article.
http://www.hamstringsmusic.com/Doubl...%20article.pdf I should add that this old one does not slip with only minimal tightening. The collet just seems like a more elegant design than a bolt jamming your endpin in place. You could do the same thing with a cam clamp instead of a threaded collar. |
nice..
I have seen a few of these over time. think they are cool. If I had a bass come in with one, I might just leave it on.
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I have a similar one on my older bass. It works well and I haven't come up with a good reason to change it out.
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