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Rabbath endpin.
Has anyone here used a Rabbath endpin? I've seen them and thought about them quite a bit. I'm thinking (only thinking) about getting one some time. I saw a video of Rufus Reid and he had one.
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What does your teacher say? Does he use one?
I personally go for the "not broke don't fix" school, but I guess it can't hurt to experiment. Check out the KC Strings tilt block setup - that seems to me like a good way to try some different endpins and angles. |
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Well Thomas I don't actually have a teacher, but I do watch other players. I personally believe that one should always be striving to improve and I think that a bass that leaned back more could be a good thing. Yes, I've seen those tilt block things and I am not keen on drilling a hole in my bass. Really I'm still at the finding out stage.
Thanks for your thoughts. |
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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 Angled endpins may work great for some people, but it isn't like the regular endpin is "outdated" or has been debunked somehow - so outside of an ideal learning situation, why risk it when you could spend that time and energy refining your existing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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I have the Laboire endpin on my bass. My teacher is a big fan of this and some other elements of the Rabbath approach. Mine was installed by World of Strings (in Long Beach, CA).
I have the carbon fiber one. My teacher has since had oak and pernambuco ones made and, while I've noticed a tonal difference when I've tried them, it didn't justify the hassle or expense. The angled endpin relieves the left hand of any need to support the bass, but so does sitting. It also seems to make my bass louder and fuller than the Gotz endpin that came with it. This is probably in part because the body is angled towards my head, but also I think the bass vibrates more without a thick steel rod bolted to it. Will I put one on my next bass? Most likely. Do I think everyone should get one? Probably not. Depending on the stance you're accustomed to, it may be hard to get used to, and if you sit most of the time, it won't make much difference. My two cents... |
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