Akusticus plastic tailpiece, 220 mm in length, has integrated fine tuners and a wire tail loop. This is a popular choice for fine instruments as it can help enhance volume and tone. Weight ~ 81.8g. There are replacement parts for this tailpiece so if you break a fine tuner, don’t throw the tailpiece away!
The Cube Acoustics 10mm tuned alloy endpin weighs ~386g, is 23.5″ long. The extra length allows for more rod resonating in the cello. Variations in height of cellist, body length and contours of cello yield different results in sound. As far as the tonal enhancements you will experience, you simply have to try it and gauge its performance for yourself. The endpin will tarnish from brass tone over time and it can be left to a natural brown patina.
Wittner composite tailpiece has integrated fine tuners and comes with a tail cord. Changing strings is easy because the parts you need to thread are on the front of the tailpiece. An excellent replacement for old ebony tailpieces with bulky add-on fine tuners. Tailpiece for 7/8 and 4/4 size cellos is 235 mm in length. Fractional sizes can be ordered.
TekPin’s unique vertical angle endpin is offered in multiple models. The Conservatory nodel features a black plastic fitting instead of wood. The $500 model version has a stainless housing with stainless rod. The $550 model has a stainless housing with a harder carbide rod, beneficial if you are playing on concrete surfaces. The vertical enpin allows for more freedom of movement — front to back as well as side to side — eliminating tension in your back. More information is available at the maker’s website https://tekpinusa.com
$500.00
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