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Rock Stop Bass Endpin Rest (Cup, Holder)
Description
One of the most-wanted upright bass items are rubber endpin tips, like our Super Endpin Ball. Do you want to know another thing that is "Most Wanted?" Bass players who accidentally wear through their rubber tip and leave holes and scratches on floors. (It seems that homeowners have no sense of humor when it comes to their hardwood floors - I know my wife would kill me!) This Endpin Rest for Bass or Cello is a nice semi-soft hockey puck a little bigger than 3 1/2 inches and a little more than a hFirsthand experiences
Comments from forums and Reddit
Discussed in Loose weave ‘throw’ rug as instrument retainer? in the TalkBass community
bassmanbrent
As Ed says above, a crutch tip is probably your quickest cheapest solution if you don't have one already. You could also look at getting one of these... Rock Stop Bass Endpin Rest ... ... more
Keith Rawlings
I second this one. The Rock Stop is a great item to have in your bass bag. I've played on stages where even my rubber crutch tip won't stay put; but setting that tip into the Rock ... ... more
Discussed in rock stop/endpin stop recommendations? in the Reddit community
parmesann
I've punched through my old rock stop (in this style) and was wondering if folks had any specific recommendations for rock stops they prefer. I exclusively play standing up, so I can't use seat strap rock stops. I also have no interest in changing to a crutch grip/chair grip on the endpin itself. I've tried them but ju... ... more
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