Accessories for Upright Bass:  Endpin Accessories
Parts, Repair & Upgrades:  Endpins

Bob's Rubber Endpin Cover for Kay and Engelhardt Basses

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For years, we've hosted an FAQ for Bob's crafty two-piece solution to replace the rubber endpin cap on a Kay or Engelhardt 1/2" endpin. Although we also stock economy rubber endpin caps, some folks need something a lot more durable for the long haul. So we've been regularly asked for years to stock the parts necessary to put this solution into practice, and now we have finally done it - here's Bob's solution, served to you on a silver platter!

1. a 1/2" (13mm) Vinyl Tip Cover
2. a 5/8" (16mm) Rubber Foot
3. Instructions

• If you have a contemporary Engelhardt, the endpin may have a crossbar that prevents you from losing the pin inside the bass, as shown in the photo at right. Consider using pliers to remove that pin (if it's stuck, you can cut or grind it off) so you can put the pointy end inside the bass and the flat end outside. Since there will be no point jabbing at the inside of the rubber tip, it will last a lot longer.
• Alternatively, some metal washers or a metal disk can be placed inside the tip so the sharp point won't pierce the rubber tip.

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