New Meisel Endpin Rest Gives
Sliding Basses and Slithering Cellos the Slip!

Every cellist is familiar with the problem of the slipping endpin. The conductor lifts the baton, the cellist lifts the bow… then clamps both knees in a vice-like grip around the instrument, hanging on for dear life as the endpin gradually slides away. Unsurprisingly, clenching the knees tightly and praying for an unpolished floor do nothing to promote a relaxed playing style. Acutely familiar with this predicament, Meisel Stringed Instruments has come to the rescue of cellists and string bass players everywhere with a new line of Cello and Bass Endpin Rests.

Available in four versions: matte, high-gloss, walnut finish, high-gloss with metal cup, Meisel endpin rests are made from specially formulated ABS plastic, securely backed with a waterproof open-cell neoprene base. ABS plastic was chosen for its toughness, rigidity and exceptional shock absorbency, while the type of neoprene used in the base material was specially selected for its waterproof and anti-slip qualities. Combined, these materials offer peace of mind to the musician on any kind of flooring. This reassurance is especially welcome when playing in an unfamiliar location, where a musician may be confronted with slick marble or a highly polished parquet floor. Custodians and concert hall managers alike will also appreciate the lack of floor damage left behind after the performance.

Unlike traditional ‘tie around the chair leg rests,’ Meisel endpin rests can be placed in any position, and adjusted easily for comfort. While all sizes are sturdy enough to withstand the most enthusiastic of playing techniques, the larger models will keep even the heaviest bass securely in its place, leaving musicians free to concentrate on their performance, rather than on keeping their instrument from slipping.