Upright Double Bass Accessories, End-pins, Tailpieces, Bow Quivers, Bass Wheels etc...
This section of upright bass accessories is dedicated to the little things that we need or use with the bass, or need to replace or upgrade to, like end pins, 'rock-stops' or bow quivers. We only sell the items that we find totally useful and as usual, the highest quality for whatever item you may need or be looking for. Click on any photo here and you will be taken to a larger
image and more detailed description.
String Emporium ™ brand, Upright Bass Wheel. See dedicated (Click on photo for more detailed information upright bass wheel )
These only come in the traditional, 10mm endpin shaft size.
Bass Buggie, without pad. Bass sits at bottom of bass (rib side). See dedicated page we have for this "Bass Buggie"
(Also click photo here to read the pamphlet.)
Bass Buggie (same as above) but with the pad.
A good folding and adjustable bass stool. These are specially imported from Japan and are extremely durable and popular with our professional bass players.
(See bass stool )
'Ulsa' 'Massiv' Premium quality bass end-pins are made in Germany and still remain the best made and hardest wearing end pins in the world. (Important: these are the ones with the desirable 10mm shafts diameter.) These here are the more popular 'shorter' length, though they are not short. From tip to butt end, they're 15" long. We have the longer shaft length as well, just a little over 18" (don't get these unless you are tall and need it!) The longer one is $5 extra.
Customers:If you see endpins that look exactly like these, but they do not say "Ulsa" or 'Made in Germany', don't buy it!
The copy ones rattle inside the bass because they are made in India and the ebony plugs are not fully seasoned at the time they are made. After a year or so here in the (dry) USA you'll start having problems.
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Same endpin as above, but in Rosewood. We bought these years ago, before the the international moratorium and misplaced them until now. They're quite beautiful. We hope to have photos here soon, but only a few are left here. Specify length.
New Harmony bass endpin. Comes in real 24k gold or stainless steel. The one here pictured is stainless steel, comes with solid, 1/2" graphite shaft, with removable rubber ball. More choices for New Harmony Bass endpins here on this dedicated page.
Also, click photos for larger images.
This is the same exact New Harmony endpin as shown above (BA-001A), but with a hollow shaft , instead of the solid type, also with removable ball (not pictured.) This photo also shows the tip after rubber ball is removed.
Which endpin should you get? We have a dedicated page for all the New Harmony endpins, with photos and explanations on the differences/advantages.
Not seeing the New Harmony endpin that you're looking for? We have a huge page dedicated to their endpins and parts here.
Adustable "Laborie" endpin, by New Harmony, solid graphite shaft with removable ball end. This "angled' endpin, is adjustable. Please refer to the New Harmony endpin page to read more about these and more choices.
Good Chinese endpin.
For the money, a very good, affordable endpin.
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German made, rubber replacement tip . This is the screw on, threaded type and fits the Deluxe Ulsa endpins that we sell and just about every other 10mm endpins out there.
Threaded Endpin Ball. Here's a new rubber endpin ball, similar to the one above. This one a tad easier to put on and use than the Wolf (above) as it simply screws on the same endpin threading as the old, rubber crutch tip did. For 10mmendpins which fit most all German and Chinese endpins.
Click bass endpin ball video to see how it works.
String Emporium Bow Quiver.
These are perfect reproductions of the famous Reunion Blue quivers that are no longer being made. There is not a better quiver anywhere! It will not flap around or collapse (very nice thick leather.)
S ee and read our bass bow quiver page.
Ebony Bass Tailpiece
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Tailpiece wires and crimps.
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Adjustable Tailpiece Cord (see our review page here) . These are great for dialing in on the 'tuning' of your bass response.
Velvet tailpiece cord. This cord feels like the old gut tailpiece wires and allow a little more freer motion on the bass bridge. (Bass bridges rock from side to side when plaid.) Some basses really "like" these and it can open the sound up more. This is the 60 cm length. Sorry, these are sold out and no longer produced.
Velvet tailpiece cord. Same as above, but longer. This is the 80 cm. (Better to error on too long than not long enough!) Sold out, no longer in production.
Tourte Mute. A rubber bass mute by Tourte.
Rubber Bass Mute . It appears to be exactly like the above Tourte in size and weight. Just has no brand. Works fine!
Heavy Duty 'Ultra' Bass Practice Mute. The staff here calls this the "Bear Claw" mute. It is not meant for actual performance, but is meant as a practice mute (marriage saver!). You will still hear the bottom of the bass throughout the house, but it cuts quite a bit of sound. It's also great if you are practicing certain bowing techniques (like quick spiccato or detach é ) because it allows the player to hear more of the attack on the string without any extraneous noise or sounds from the bass. This way, it will help concentrate and hear if the attack on the string is clean.
Fast, "Power" String Winder by New Harmony.This comes with a nice octagonal steel stem that goes directly into a power drill. (Don't go full speed, and keep it straight.)
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