Xeros™ Cello Endpin Anchor in Black

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Xeros™ Cello Endpin Anchor in Black
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One of our most popular endpin anchors! Improved model features one-piece durable "space plastic" cup/plate with high grade rubber non-slip pad on bottom. Heavy-duty, adjustable nylon strap with D-ring for chair leg. When extended strap measures 33".
"Floors in performance venues always seem to be harder, dustier, and slicker than normal floors; as a result, endpin anchors that have proven to be reliable to me in the past have failed me with large numbers of other people watching. This was exactly the case in a recent performance of my cello trio. I used a small circular rubber endpin stop and a Stahlhammer endpin, but despite this, when I put any amount of weight on my cello, it slipped forward with a horrible noise. In retrospect, I could have been more prepared for that situation by bringing a higher quality endpin anchor. The Xeros is my personal favorite, as it attachs to the leg of your chair and therefore cannot possibly move. It is, however, bulkier than most endpin stops, so for those looking for a more convenient and portable stop the Sure-Stop and the Black Hole are excellent choices."
"Cello endpins affect posture and tone more than many players tend to think. There are three major choices for your endpin. The typical steel endpin is dense and straight, absorbing some of the vibration and limiting the angle with which you can hold the cello. Players can, however, select different endpins to circumvent these limitations. A carbon fiber endpin is one available option this endpin is much lighter weight, so it tends to brighten a cellos sound and slightly increase the volume. The option I use myself is the Stahlhammer endpin, a style popularized by Rostropovich. This endpin bends slightly towards the ground at the base of the cello. This enables the player to hold the cello at a greater angle allowing more weight to be applied to the bow hand, though it can take a lot of getting used to. Another less audible benefit of this type of endpin is that it is less likely to slide, as it is angled more directly into the floor. Playing a cello can be nearly impossible if it is prone to slide, though, so a good rock stop for my endpin has always been a priority for me. I personally use and recommend the Xeros endpin anchor."
- Charlie Dwyer, Cellist & SHAR Apprentice
Our History
SHAR was founded in 1962 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. We are now the largest direct merchant of violin family instruments and accessories for players of all levels. We offer instruments, bows, sheet music, strings, cases, accessories and more for violin, viola, cello, and double bass. SHAR's focus and experience with these instruments, as well as our recognized emphasis on customer service and satisfaction, have earned us a loyal following of customers over the years. We are a company of knowledgeable musicians ready to help you, no matter what your playing level!
Our Expertise
We specialize in stringed instruments and have the experienced staff to ensure that every instrument sold by SHAR is of the highest quality. Every instrument that we sell is made expressly for us to our exacting specifications and goes through our own inspection and set-up process.
You will find that we offer an extremely wide selection of nationally known brands and also have a large selection of custom products made expressly for SHAR to bring you the greatest value.
Customer service is provided by knowledgeable string players, who are ready to help you no matter what your playing level. SHAR is also committed to supporting the string community and we are Platinum level supporters of the American String Teachers Association (ASTA) and the Suzuki Association of the Americas (SAA).
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30 Day No-Hassle Return Policy
If you are not satisfied with this item for any reason, you may return it for a full refund within 30 days of purchase (must be in new condition with original packaging). The only exceptions are installed strings and opened electronic media, which may not be returned. Installed strings cannot be reused by other players and are considered used, while vendor agreements require us to only accept returns of DVDs, CDs, and software if they are in an unopened package with original seals.
1 Year Warranty
Anything that proves defective in materials or workmanship in the first year may be returned for refund or exchange, except strings. Strings are guaranteed against breakage for 30 days. Because the total qualities of each instrument are unique, we cannot accept string returns for reasons of tone, including false strings. Normal wear and tear and accidental damage are not considered defects.