Endpin

The endpin is the component of a cello or double bass that makes contact with the floor. It is made of metal and is extensible from the bottom of the instrument, and secured with a thumbscrew. Most bass clarinets and contrabassoons also have a similar fixture.

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Endpins are usually tipped with a point to stick into the floor, which is sometimes capped with black rubber to preserve the floor's surface and provide friction. Generally, endpins are parallel to the shape of the instrument, but some cellists and bassists retool their instruments so that their endpins angle back, improving support. Also, some endpins have a secondary extension for tall musicians. The endpin also may have notches cut in it, allowing it to have extra holding strength at these points.

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