U.S Patent No. 10,593,307

Silver - Viola - Acoustic End-button

“Maximum power  and  high sound quality combined with wonderful surround sound ”

F A S T E R  Silver – Viola Acoustic End-button  has been  tested  on  numerous  fine  violins.

It increases volume, acoustic stability under pressure and humidity variations, harmonics production, dynamic range, 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 FASTER Silver surprises with the production of high quality sound, maintaining all the physical characteristics of the FASTER Titanium.

The intensity of the sound becomes physically perceptible and pleasant in the hands, favoring the dynamics of the “piano” and making the “forte” more complete and warm. Harmonic production, ease of play, and speed of output are greatly enhanced with the addition of FASTER Silver.

A FASTER is forever.

When you need to change your FASTER to another viola, simply purchase a replacement FASTER Cone, adapt it to the new instrument and attach the FASTER.

With  F A S T E R  you will discover the new possibilities that your instrument offers to you.

690,00 €

Taxes / VAT and shiping not included.

Availability

67 in stock

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

Replace the old end-button with FASTER Silver and adjust the supplied cone (angle: 1:30) to the hole of the instrument’s end-button.

Mark and cut the outer and inner part of the cone and place FASTER Silver in. The cone opening line must be positioned to the left or right of the instrument (#3).

Usable cone diameter: 9.8 to 7.2mm.

FASTER Silver is placed in the position shown in image #1.

Viewed from the back of the end-button, the white dot (a) should remain perpendicular to
the top and the back as shown in image #2.

A silicone plug is included to prevent air leakage, but also to be able to perform sound tests.

SPECIFICATIONS

Total Length: 94mm.

Weight: 8,7gr.

Tube Diameter: OD 6mm x ID 4mm

Silver tube: Manufactured by extrusion in sterling silver .930 without tin addition.

End-button: Made of modified copolymer adding carbon. It offers high chemical and abrasion resistance, including high strength and hardness properties. Physiologically inert.

Balancing ring: In 316 stainless steel of high hardness.

  • Marta Roca

    Violin Soloist – Madrid – Spain

    I just installed FASTER Silver on my violin and it sounds like I have a Strad, wow!

    Now the sound is louder, cleaner, more balanced, rounder and more bombastic. I love it!

    I feel like I’m going to be heard in the last seat in the theater!

    Thanks for everything Jose Maria.

  • Ilmari Hopkins

    Co-Principal Cello, Stavanger Symphony Orchestra Cello Lecturer, University of Stavanger Cello Faculty, OA Orchestra of the Americas

    For a long time I have been searching for a perfect endpin to match the fine sound of the old and precious English cello I’m playing. After having tried around twenty different endpins, including renowned brands like Mitsuke and Berliner, I was beginning to lose hope to find anything that would make a real difference. But the FASTER Artica 600 Titanium endpin was a game changer: it makes my cello even clearer and easy playing than it already was, but above all, it adds an amazing amount of projection and warmth to the sound. I can warmly recommend it to all cellists.