Artica 500 - Titanium - Acoustic Endpin
FASTER Artica 500 Titanium Cello Acoustic Endpin is a high-performance cello endpin designed following complex parameters completely different from the acoustic cello endpins existing in the market. Its operation is based on diverse concepts of applied aerodynamics with which exceptional sound results have been obtained in concert halls, cello solo recitals, cello and piano recitals, chamber music and recordings.
The objective of FASTER Artica 500 Titanium and its main function is to eliminate part of the residual air that is constantly generated inside the cello and that, in turn, cannot be completely released from the resonance chamber through the f-holes, causing the incomplete production of harmonics.
FASTER Artica 500 Titanium Acoustic Endpin has been tested with excellent results on numerous  fine cellos. It increases volume,  harmonics  production, sound projection, tone quality, ease of performance, and the lifetime of the strings. It also reduces or suppresses wolf tones and provides other nice features that will undoubtedly make your life easier, at least, when performing.
The relevant acoustic virtues of FASTER Artica 500 Titanium, its elegant and careful design, as well as the selection of exclusive materials and its high standard of manufacturing make this set an appreciated object of desire for any player. With FASTER Artica you will discover the new possibilities that your instrument offers to you.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Total length: 520mm
Diameter: OD 10mm
Total weight: 77gr.
Capsule and tip set total weight: 10.4gr.
Hollow capsule: made of naval brass, with two perforations at an angle of 45° whose intersection forms a triangle that fulfills the role of air diffuser.
Hardened tungsten carbide tip: ready to be fixed on all surfaces. However, being a material almost as hard as diamond, it can fracture with a blow. Under normal use conditions, its performance will be effective for more than 15 years.
Titanium endpin tube: made of seamless aerospace titanium alloy and heat treated, constituted by a unidirectional carbon fiber inner core and by several carbon fiber compressors which act as air exchangers.
Cleaning: Clean with metal cleaners.
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Antonio Bossone
Principal violist - Teatro San Carlo. Napoli, Italy
Dear José MarÃa, I wish to share with you the satisfaction I feel to play my Mario Capicchioni viola with the FASTER Titanium on it.
The sound, which was already good before, has utterly improved in quality and power, with many more harmonics. The sound of the instrument has gained bright and timbre sweetness, thanks to the sound range amplitude.
I appreciate your great work very much. My most sincere congratulations!
With affection and admiration.
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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 MarÃa 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 MarÃa Elena
Cello soloist - Málaga, Spain
Maestro José MarÃa 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
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 MarÃa! 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 MarÃa 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 MarÃa Lozano has increased the resonance and harmonics in my double bass. The sound spreads itself more naturally, and playing feels easier. Bravo!
