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Originally Posted by Thomas Erickson
Well, it's the actual Laborie endpin that requires a hole to be bored in your bottom block. Not that that's really such a big deal, plus, you retain your regular endpin. The KC unit anchors through your existing endpin socket, with no modification to the bass needed.
As for making major changes to your technique without a qualified instructor - it's up to you, but I have to advise against it. I think you stand to do more damage than good to your playing, and even risk hurting yourself. Angled endpins may work great for some people, but it isn't like the regular endpin is "outdated" or has been debunked somehow - so outside of an ideal learning situation, why risk it when you could spend that time and energy refining your existing technique or learning new music?
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Yes it probably is a bit radical but, if one had two basses and experimented with one, I can't really see how much harm would be done. It's a bit like practising your bass with the endpin at different heights and I agree that there is the danger of focusing on bass height (etc) when one could be practising music. Still, I think it's good to think about how you can get your bass working best. In my mind most technique comes down to common sense in the end and I don't feel an instructor is always necessary if one is taking a logical approach. Actually I won't be looking into a bent endpin in the immediate future for the sole reason that it seems like it would take too much time right now. I appreciate your thoughts Thomas.