End-pin Location

[Calvin Marks]

Originally Posted by Ken Smith

Hey, brain scanner.. that was my answer.. Only, I didn't think he was THAT far off or confused.. So.. I didn't actually Post it..

I would say to lower you endpin to the floor (all the way in) and sit down with the bass. Then angle the bass as you sit.. On a Stool (not a chair) until the Back edge touches the floor. On a bass with deep ribs, I would think further towards the Back away from center (but not much) would be best. A Viennese Tailwire plug might be good for this bass with the endpin free standing (or sitting actually). Pollmann does that and I think it's so cool..

I can go measure my Panormo school bass and see where that endpin is placed. It's as wide as your Bass on the Ribs alone. With the Top and back added, it's even wider.

Hey Calvin, you didn't measure this 9 1/4" WITH the Top and Back included did you? That's a No No!

Rib depth are Ribs only. Overall depth includes the plates.

Hey Ken, 9.25" with the rib's alone. The back hits the floor pretty much no matter what, unless you have the end-pin out quite a bit. With standing, you obviously don't have that problem, unless you play with the bass leaning into you quite a bit.