Belton Zero – Acoustic Stopper
Belton Zero is the world’s smallest acoustic stopper. Its innovative design and advanced materials give it excellent acoustic qualities.
Belton Zero acts as a vibration dispersion inhibitor, largely preventing the vibration and acoustic energy of the instrument from being absorbed by the ground, returning it in the form of sound through the passive amplifier that constitutes it.
Belton Zero Acoustic Stopper increases:
- The instrument’s sound volume
- Sound projection
- Harmonic production
- Tone quality
- Playability
- And expands dynamic range.
Belton Zero is ideal for use in orchestras, concerts, recordings, auditions and daily practice.
To ensure proper functioning of Belton Zero, the contact surface with the floor must be as clean as possible. Firmly secure the Belton Zero to the floor before attaching the instrument’s cello end pin by applying pressure with your foot.
The back features a high-performance, removable adhesive disc that can be used approximately 1,000 times. When it loses its stickiness, it can be restored simply by washing it with soap and water. It should be gently dried with a cotton towel, never with paper towels, as these will stick to the adhesive disc. If this happens, wash it again with water until the paper is removed and the disc regains its stickiness.
To remove the Belton Zero from the floor, use the supplied carbon fiber lever.
Taxes / VAT and shipping not included
Measurements and weight: 68 mm x 19 mm x ± 37gr.
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Massimo Polidori
Principal cellist - Orchestra del Teatro dalla Scala. Milano, Italy
The FASTER Artica Titanium Cello Endpin, designed and constructed by José María Lozano, has utterly outstanding features.
My first impression was the ease of sound production (strings vibrate unrestrainedly), and the spectacular sound quality. That is because of a tangible increase in harmonics produced by the cello, which undoubtedly gains volume and brightness in its sound, both in low and high ranges.
Never before had I come across an endpin that could improve the sound parameters of an instrument.
May my testimonial persuade other cellists to acquire one of these magical endpins. I herein thank maestro luthier Lozano, who passionate towards and skillful with nowadays technology, contributes to improving the sound of instruments existing for over three centuries, proving that the past and the future can work in harmony.
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Carmen María Elena
Cello soloist - Málaga, Spain
Maestro José María Lozano has got to revolutionize sound with his innovating FASTER system of endpins and stoppers, not just by boosting it up, but also by improving its quality, reaching levels of excellence.
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Ernest Braucher
Principal violist - Orchestra del Teatro Carlo Felice. Genova, Italy
I was introduced to the FASTER world by Giovanni Fabris, the concertmaster of our orchestra. I must say that, as soon as we fitted it to the instrument, I noticed an immediate change. The A string became sweeter, and the C string had a fuller sound. The instrument’s response is generally better in all positions.
However, the FASTER Titanium makes a real difference when you want to play piano and pianissimo because the strings, especially the low ones, go into vibration much easier. All my fellow players who have tried it are just as happy.
Thank you very much for this invention.
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Rafal Jezierski
Coprincipal cellist - Orquestra de la Comunitat Valenciana. Valencia, Spain
Bravo, José María! I never thought that the FASTER Artica 600 Titanium cello endpin could change, free, and project the sound of a cello to such a large extent.
You made it! Congratulations!
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Antonio Torres
Double bass professor - Córdoba, Spain
It is an outstanding contribution to the world of the double bass. After having tried the FASTER endpins and BELTON stoppers by José María Lozano in various concert halls and auditoriums, the summing-up cannot be better.
The sound quality improves by optimizing the harmonics as well as their projection. My feeling is that of more comfort at playing, which strengthens my self-confidence.
Congratulations!
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Ander Perrino
Principal double bassist - Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester. Berlin, Germany
Artica 500 Titanium cello endpin by maestro José María Lozano has increased the resonance and harmonics in my double bass. The sound spreads itself more naturally, and playing feels easier. Bravo!
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Riccardo Agosti
Principal cellist - Orchestra del Teatro Carlo Felice. Genoa, Italy
I am very impressed with the possibilities offered by every endpin model!
I am particularly fond of the Artica 600 Titanium, which I installed in my modern 2001 Alberto Giordano violoncello. The A-string is now much softer and uniform as to the whole set, which makes me so happy!
Besides, the overall sound production of the instrument is smoother, and the noise in sound production has decreased. Also, the cello tone has improved in quality as well as loudness.
The instrument is now more harmonious and sounds better in practice.
Thank you very much for your valuable work.
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Dimitar Furnadjiev
Cello concertmaster - Sofia, Bulgaria
Dear José María, the products of FASTER Sound Systems are amazing. The output delivered by your endpins and stoppers goes beyond reality. They are fantastic.
Never had I tried something similar, something that facilitated me to play freely, with no tensions, and with a significant increase in harmonics, loudness, and sound projection across the hall.
Thank you very much for your splendid innovations.
