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Double Bass Any one using the NS Design End Pin Stand?
- Thread starter Phil Smith
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- Jan 24, 2002
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I've tried that cello stand, both on a cello and a bass. It works perfectly for cello, and I'd highly recommend it. Obviously it's too small for a bass, but I wish they had a version for us. As a more classical player, I prefer to sit on a stool when using a bow. Unfortunately, the endpin stand OP is asking about doesn't really work for that, and the tripod can't move with you as you play.
I've actually talked to Ned Steinberger once about this, and he was very curious about the idea. However, his sense seemed to be that the system I'm asking for would only be useful to a very small number of people and it probably wasn't worth the investment in R&D that it would take to produce. Was still a very interesting and friendly conversation, and maybe if they get more inquiries in that direction they could be motivated to build a prototype.
Ah - that's easy. I got from Amazon a portable umbrella stand that works for that.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07T83T6FT/
- Jul 19, 2000
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The Konig and Meyer (K&M) Electric Upright Bass Stand works quite well with the NS bass on the endpin.
Yes, but that's >$100 more. Some of us are starving musicians
It would be cheaper to get the NS end pin stand conversion kit for $85
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- Jul 19, 2000
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- 1,926
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- Owner/President, Gollihur Music LLC
Yes, but that's >$100 more. Some of us are starving musicians
It would be cheaper to get the NS end pin stand conversion kit for $85
Well, it would - if you have the CR bass (or have upgraded to the CR-grade tripod stand.) The conversion kit ONLY works on that stand, and is not compatible with the lighter-weight Tripod that comes with the NXT or WAV series basses.
So, if you have an NXT or WAV, you need the Endpin, the Conversion Kit, AND the CR Tripod - so now you've spent close to $500.
true story, and i have the gollihur music receipts to prove it.
- Jan 24, 2002
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I just had a prototype built for sitting on a stool. It was designed by a local luthier, Thomas van der Heyd, using the original end pin stand as a basis. He also planed the fingerboard, cut down the nut, and added a nice thumb stop for the heel. I need to test it out more, but so far it feels great and way more natural for my playing style.
- Jan 24, 2002
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Can you send a picture of your design with measurements? I would love to attempt to replicate something like this, it’s beautiful!! Thank you!
Just picked up an NS Wav4 and I'm in the market for an endpin stand. If you've got one gathering dust, hit me up!
Just got the endpin stand and conversion kit, and I can't seem to figure out how to get the bottom plastic piece to fit into the CR tripod and stay there securely, is there a trick to it that I'm missing? lol
Edit: I think I finally got it, but I feel like it makes the tripod feel less stable, and I also am not sure if I'm a fan of the body rest part. The one on mine was installed on the left side so I flipped it around, and I can't get it to feel right so far. We'll see!
Edit: I think I finally got it, but I feel like it makes the tripod feel less stable, and I also am not sure if I'm a fan of the body rest part. The one on mine was installed on the left side so I flipped it around, and I can't get it to feel right so far. We'll see!
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Has anyone tried unscrewing the top part of the stand (the part with the bit that screws into the EUB) and just attaching a dowel or such to it to use as an endpin?