This set from New Harmony Music includes a composite fitting and a solid 10mm carbon fiber rod, 20″ long. It is very stable when extended. The hole in the fitting is bored at a 6-degree angle, so your cello will sit slightly more horizontal. Cellists who have tried instruments with this setup find it very comfortable. The diameter on the composite fitting is 27.5 mm. The tip on this endpin is heat-hardened steel and can be resharpened.
PegHeds are the original geared pegs, and are made in Winnsboro by Chuck Herin. Once installed, all you need is a thumb and index finger to tune and the peg stays put. When humid summer weather causes friction pegs to swell and stick, or dry winter air causes shrinking and slippage, Pegheds will hold firmly. Prices vary with wood variety and style. Pegs must be ordered to fit your specific cello, or you can have your own pegs retrofit in most instances. Nearly every cello here has Pegheds installed, and we highly recommend them. If you are wishing you could use a Posture Peg, please note the stubby C peg available, which is pictured in the product gallery.
** Read to the end – new update. If you have overtightened the telescoping rod so it no longer holds, you have split the interior tightening mechanism. This is a nylon sleeve and is replaceable. Unscrew the extension rod and remove, take the tightening lock off, and gently screw the new one on. Do not overtighten when you adjust your endpin next time. Just enough to hold. ***If you read the instructions inside the box, specifically No. 8, it suggests you routinely remove the inner tube and apply a few drops of alcohol to the nylon sleeve. Apparently nylon off-gases, and produces a film which may act as a lubricant. So even if you have not put oil in the mechanism, you still need to clean this part. According to Semmy Stahlhammer, the nylon piece is strong and should not need to be replaced IF PROPERLY MAINTAINED.
New Harmony Music 10mm solid carbon fiber endpin is 20″ long and comes with a composite fitting with a standard straight bore. Fittings are available in three diameters: Small 23.5 mm, Medium 25.5 mm, Large 27.5 mm. The endpin tip is made of heat-hardened steel and can be re-sharpened if necessary. Longer endpins are available with a surcharge.
Set with 24″ solid CF endpin is $123.00
Set with 28″ solid CF endpin is $133.50 *may not fit in short-pattern cellos
$112.50
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