{"product_id":"mitsuke-endpin","title":"Mitsuke Bass Clarinet Endpin","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eMitsuke Bass Clarinet Endpin\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eEvery point of contact on a bass clarinet shapes the sound that comes out of it, and the end pin is no exception. The stock pin that ships with most instruments is an afterthought — stamped hardware chosen for cost, not tone. The Mitsuke end pin is engineered as a direct replacement, designed specifically to change how your instrument resonates and, in turn, how it sounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eUntil now, these pins have only been available in Japan. NYC Woodwinds is the first and only shop in the United States offering the Mitsuke end pin lineup — so if you've read about these online or heard about them from a player who picked one up overseas, this is the only place in the country to get one!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eBecause the pin sits in direct contact with the body of the instrument, its mass and material have a real effect on how vibrations move through the lower joint and bell. Players who switch from a stock pin to a Mitsuke pin consistently describe the change in the same terms: the tone opens up, the color gets warmer and darker, and the sound feels richer and more complete, particularly in the low register where the bass clarinet's character lives. It's a small, inexpensive swap that changes something fundamental about how the instrument feels to play and how it sounds to an audience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eEach pin comes with two included accessories, giving you three distinct ways to set it up depending on the room, the floor, and the sound you're after:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRubber cover on\u003c\/strong\u003e — the quietest, most floor-friendly option, ideal for practice rooms, carpeted stages, or any surface you'd rather not mark up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePointed end exposed, no cover\u003c\/strong\u003e — direct metal-to-floor contact for players chasing maximum resonance, letting the instrument's vibration transfer as openly as possible into the room.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrass round stopper attached\u003c\/strong\u003e (the piece cellists call a \"rock stop\") — adds brilliance to the tone while also protecting hardwood and other floors from being punctured by the bare point.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eHaving all three options in one purchase means you can match your setup to the venue: a quieter cover for a shared rehearsal space, the exposed point when you want the most resonance the instrument can give, or the rock stop when you want that added brilliance without worrying about the floor underneath you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eEach finish also offers its own tonal character, so you can choose the color that best complements your instrument and your ear:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuartet\u003c\/strong\u003e — a balanced finish for players seeking richness without an overly dark result. \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e Incredibly responsive and powerful. \u003cspan\u003eCombination of tungsten, titanium, brass and carbon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTriple Brilliante\u003c\/strong\u003e — a dense, polished finish that leans into a warmer, rounder low end.\u003cspan\u003e Increased response and power. Combination of tungsten, titanium and brass.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrass \u0026amp; Titanium (Titanium Tip)\u003c\/strong\u003e — combines brass's natural warmth with a titanium tip, for a blend of depth and clarity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitanium\u003c\/strong\u003e — the lightest material in the line, for players who want the tonal benefit without added weight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eBass clarinetists who want a warmer, richer, more complete tone and increased response — especially in the low register — and the flexibility to adjust their setup for different rooms and floors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom Michael Norsworthy...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\"As a performing clarinetist, I'm always listening for tone color, and the end pin is one of the most overlooked variables in how a bass clarinet actually sounds. I recommend the Mitsuke pin because the improvement is immediate and real, and I'm proud that NYC Woodwinds is bringing it to American players for the first time — having three setup options in one purchase means you can dial in the exact sound and floor protection each venue calls for.\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mitsuke","offers":[{"title":"Quartet","offer_id":49812329726194,"sku":"Mitsuke-Quartet","price":315.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Triple Brilliante","offer_id":49812329693426,"sku":"Mitsuke-Triple","price":299.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Brass \u0026 Titanium (Titanium Tip)","offer_id":49812329758962,"sku":"Mitsuke-BrassTitanium","price":170.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Titanium","offer_id":49812329791730,"sku":"Mitsuke-Titanium","price":140.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/1941\/4002\/files\/Mitsuke-2.png?v=1784228800","url":"https:\/\/www.nyc-woodwinds.com\/products\/mitsuke-endpin","provider":"New York City Woodwinds, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}