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Double Bass Endpins — Steel, Carbon, Wheel
A double bass endpin is an essential component that provides stability for the largest bowed string instrument. Unlike a cello endpin, a bass endpin has a larger diameter and is designed for significantly more weight. The SoundsGood catalog features double bass endpins of various types: steel, carbon, wheel designs from leading manufacturers.
For Double Bass — large diameter
Various Types — steel, carbon, wheel
Top Brands — GEWA, Gotz, Laborie
Free Shipping — orders over ₴4,000
📏 Double Bass Endpin Sizes
A double bass endpin is significantly larger than a cello endpin due to the instrument’s size and weight (10-15 kg vs 3-4 kg for cello).
| Parameter | Double Bass | Cello (comparison) |
|---|---|---|
| Rod length | 45-60 cm | 50-60 cm |
| Plug diameter | 26-32 mm | 10 mm |
| Rod diameter | 10-12 mm | 8-10 mm |
| Weight (steel) | 250-400 g | 150-250 g |
| Weight (carbon) | 100-180 g | 50-100 g |
💡 Important: Double bass plug diameter varies more than cello! Common sizes: 26mm, 28mm, 30mm, 32mm. Always measure your instrument’s hole.
🪛 Double Bass Endpin Materials
⚗ Steel
Reliable choice for most bassists.
- Weight: 250-400 g
- Pros: strong, handles heavy weight
- Sound: neutral
- Price: 300-1000 UAH
⭐ Carbon Fiber
Premium choice for professionals.
- Weight: 100-180 g (50-60% lighter)
- Pros: light, improves resonance
- Sound: brighter, better projection
- Price: 1200-5000 UAH
💎 Titanium
Elite choice for concert musicians.
- Weight: 150-250 g
- Pros: light, very strong
- Sound: clean, open
- Price: 2500-7000 UAH
🔧 Types of Double Bass Endpins
📌 Standard (Straight)
- Classic design
- Simple and reliable
- For sitting or standing
- Price: from 300 UAH
🔄 Bent/Angled
- 10-20° angle at base
- Better instrument balance
- Popular in jazz
- Price: from 800 UAH
🛒 Wheel
- Wheel instead of tip
- Great for orchestras
- Easy to rotate instrument
- Price: from 800 UAH
🎯 Laborie (French)
- Bent at large angle
- Changes playing position
- For soloists
- Price: from 1500 UAH
💡 About wheel endpins: Wheel endpins are very popular among orchestral bassists. They allow easy rotation and movement of the heavy instrument on stage without lifting.
🏆 Double Bass Endpin Brands
GEWA (Germany)
- Steel and carbon
- Various plug diameters
- 400-3000 UAH
Gotz (Germany)
- Carbon and titanium
- Handmade
- 2000-7000 UAH
Laborie (France)
- Unique bent design
- Improves sound projection
- 2500-6000 UAH
New Harmony (USA)
- Wheel and standard
- For orchestras
- 800-3500 UAH
🎯 How to Choose a Double Bass Endpin?
| Playing Style | Endpin Type | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| Orchestra (classical) | Standard / wheel | GEWA steel or wheel |
| Chamber music | Standard / carbon | Gotz carbon |
| Jazz | Bent / shorter | Laborie or bent |
| Solo | Laborie / carbon | Laborie for projection |
Checklist Before Buying
✅ Must Check
- Hole diameter (26/28/30/32 mm)
- Required length (height + playing style)
- Tip type (rubber/metal/wheel)
- Need for rock stop
💰 Price Ranges
- Basic: GEWA steel (400-700 UAH)
- Mid: GEWA carbon (1500-2500 UAH)
- Premium: Gotz / Laborie (3000-6000 UAH)
📦 Accessories for Double Bass Endpins
🛏 Rock Stops
Essential accessory!
- Prevent slipping
- For heavy instrument
- Various sizes and shapes
- 150-1000 UAH
📍 Tips
- Rubber — for hardwood
- Metal — for carpet
- Wheels — for mobility
- 80-500 UAH
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How is a double bass endpin different from a cello endpin?
Larger plug diameter (26-32mm vs 10mm), thicker rod, and designed for heavier weight.
What is standard plug diameter?
No single standard! Common: 26, 28, 30, 32mm. Always measure your instrument.
What is a wheel endpin?
An endpin with a wheel instead of a tip. Allows easy rotation and movement of the bass.
What is a Laborie endpin?
A French design with a large bend angle. Changes playing position and improves sound projection. Popular among soloists.
How much does a double bass endpin cost?
Steel: 300-1000 UAH. Carbon: 1200-5000 UAH. Laborie: 2500-6000 UAH.
🎯 Why Choose SoundsGood?
🛠 Large Selection
Double bass endpins of all types.
📦 Fast Shipping
Free for orders over ₴4,000.
💰 Great Prices
From 300 UAH per endpin.
📞 Contact Us
🌏 Showroom: 15 Olzhycha St., Kyiv, 04116, Ukraine
📞 Phone:
- Kyiv: +380 (73) 060-01-01
- Lviv: +380 (97) 667-14-43
📧 Email: info@soundsgood.kiev.ua
🕑 Hours: Mon–Fri: 11:00–18:00