Dorna 600 - Titanium - Acoustic End pin
Enveloping Sound
FASTER Dorna 600 Titanium Acoustic Endpin is a high-performance cello endpin that produces excellent enveloping sound quality and 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.
FASTER’s acoustic end pins are made, assembled, and calibrated by hand. This process requires six hours of highly specialized craftsmanship to deliver exceptional acoustic results.
The objective of FASTER Dorna 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 Dorna Titanium 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, in most cases it reduces wolf tones and in specific cases it helps to eliminate it, and provides other nice features that will undoubtedly make your life easier, at least, when performing.
The relevant acoustic virtues of FASTER Dorna 600 Titanium Acoustic Endpin , 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 Dorna you will discover the new possibilities that your instrument offers to you.
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TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Total length & weight: 62cm – 227 ( ±2 ) gr. Tube diameter: OD 10mm
Hollow capsule: made of naval brass, with two perforations at an angle of 45° whose
intersectionforms a triangle that fulfills the role of air diffuser.
Over time, the hollow capsule will lose its shine and color due to contact with hands and air. To restore its original condition, it is necessary to polish it with a metal cleaner.
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 many years.
Titanium endpin tube: manufactured aerospace titanium, constituted by a 49cm cooper
alloy inner core and by three 49cm copper capillary tubes which act as air exchanger compressors.
To prevent the buildup of grease from your hands and dirt, it is advisable to clean the titanium tube from time to time with alcohol.
VERY IMPORTANT:
To achieve optimal acoustic performance, the black dot and the endpin logo must be placed in the front position.
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Manel Porta.
Violinist - Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. London, England
FASTER, what a great invention!
The first thing I noticed is how much faster the instrument’s sound opens. And above all, the ease in the response!
Bravo, maestro!
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David Adorjan
Principal cellist - Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester. Berlin, Germany
All beautifully crafted models of the FASTER Artica cello endpin sound fabulous. They are just awesome!
All of them sound undoubtedly different, but if they have one thing in common, and I think they do, is that they make the sound more clean and round, bright and projective.
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Giovanni Radivo
Concertmaster - Orquestre National de Lyon. France
I have installed the FASTER Silver in my Vuillaume violin. The sound is simply amazing, very free, with plenty of harmonics, and incredible tone quality.
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Massimo Quarta
Violin soloist & conductor – Italy
I have extensively tried the FASTER Silver in my G. A. Rocca violin with different pieces of music, and various acoustics, and I feel happy to let you know that it did improve the sound of my violin!
Not only is it more powerful, but also more rounded, and it did improve a lot the clarity of the sound.
Besides, the possibility of closing the hole with the small plastic cap gives me the option to opting for a more compact sound if needed without losing all the harmonics-related benefits that the silver button adds.
Thank you very much. You did a fantastic job!
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Glauco Bertagnin
Violin soloist - Padova, Italy
I am impressed with the result after installing the FASTER Titanium in my Stefano Scarampella violin. The change has surprised me because I did not think it would be so evident. I have to admit that in the beginning, I had my doubts as to the outcome. The sound production is now quicker, and the medium-low range has improved so much! Previously, my violin had a very powerful E-string, which made sound balance at stake. I tried various sound adjustments, but the result was never successful. Ever since I installed the FASTER Titanium, the violin’s sound production is better. It has gained harmonic richness, which has turned sound production smoother and sweeter.
Thank you very much! Love,
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Joan Espina
Violin soloist - Orquesta Nacional de España - Madrid, Spain
When someone shows you FASTER, a mix of surprise and skepticism over something so small and simple-looking overwhelms you. Once installed in the violin, you cannot go backward and do without it. Without hesitation, FASTER is the most ground-breaking invention, and also the one that has most contributed in terms of sound to string instruments in the last three hundred years.
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Seoyun Moon
Violinist - Paris, France
Thank you very much for inventing FASTER Silver. It has given my violin a new life!
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Enrico Balboni
Concertmaster - Orchestra del Teatro La Fenice di Venezia. Italy
I had heard good reviews from fellow musicians who had installed FASTER in their instruments, so I decided to do the same in my Stefano Scarampella violin.
With FASTER Silver, the instrument has immediately responded with much effortless sound production and an increase in harmonics and brightness. The sound is now warmer and complete, to such an extent that I decided to install another one in my Roberto Collini viola, obtaining a more than satisfactory response.
I wholeheartedly thank maestro José María Lozano for this fantastic opportunity, and without reservations recommend FASTER to all those seeking to improve the quality of their instruments.
