Maximum height of Yamaha SLB 200

[petebassist]

Most specs say 1.69 metres, but is that with the end pin set at minimum or maximum? Just checking as I'm 6 foot 1 and don't wanna be stooping over the neck, and of course there're none near where I live to try out.
Any info much appreciated. Thanks, Pete

[Mr Bassman]

Dave Swift is the man to ask, think he had a special end pin made

[stingrayPete1977]

Was Dave's about 3 foot long? He's a big fella aint he?!

[ikay]

Here are measurements from mine:

- Length of body from top of scroll to endpin collar is 140cm
- Length of uninstalled endpin is 62cm

With 12cm of endpin inserted (50cm protruding) the height of the nut in playing position is 167-8cm (my eyebrow level). I'd say the max height (nut level) with the standard endpin is around 170cm.

[petebassist]

Thanks everyone for the info, very useful.
I think it might be ok, will have to find my tape measure and double check.

[Mr Bassman]

Looks like Dave's has an extended adjustable end pin

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[ikay]

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Looks like Dave's has an extended adjustable end pin
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Wow, that is a big extension compared with the standard end pin, how tall is Dave Swift?! Pic of mine below (admittedly I am only 5' 9")
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Edited September 26, 2016 by ikay

[kedo]

I have one and although I haven't measured its height, It suits my 6ft with the nut at eye level and plenty of pin left to extend.

[Dave Swift]

Hi guys, hope you don't mind me joining in. I have the Yamaha SLB200 Ltd Edition, and even though the original end pin is the same as the regular model, it iwas still too short for for me. Luckily my double bass luthier, Roger Dawson, made an adjustable inner extension pin, as you can see from the photo in the link.
This was crucial for me, because not only am I 6' 3" I also stand on my Porter and Davis KT (Kinetic Transfer) platform when I perform with Jools Holland, which is a good 3 inches high, and the end pin has to rest in the floor, not on the platform. So, as you can imagine, I need that extension on the original end pin.
Hope all this helps, and clears things up! 😉

[stingrayPete1977]

From the horse's mouth, can't beat that can you?

Nice to see you here Dave, welcome

[Dave Swift]

Thank you Pete!
Glad to be of service! 😉