The endpins are sold separately or as a set, with two endpin tube sets:

Price per endpin carbon fiber: 230 USD.

Price per endpin aluminium-alloy combined with carbon fiber: 230 USD.

Packages

Set 1. Endpin, two tube sets in carbon, one black and one silver, in any of our standard lengths: 320 USD.

Set 2. Endpin, two tube sets, one carbon and one aluminium carbon combination in any of our standard colors and lengths: 320 USD.

Prices including shipping.

To order contact: s.stahlhammer@tele2.se, or s.stahlhammer@gmail.com

Contact:

Semmy Stahlhammer, Norr Mälarstrand 24, 112 20 Stockholm, Sweden

Email: s.stahlhammer@tele2.se and s.stahlhammer@gmail.com

Tel: + 46 8 653 4441 or Mobile:+ 46 70 747 4811

Home page: www.semmystahlhammer.se

Patent 8203048-7, PCT/SE83/00176.0800369-1, Pat. 0800369-1,

PCT/SE2009/000032, Pat. SE1200031-1

1. The Stahlhammer-cello-endpin locks into two positions (angles): straight and bent 25 degrees. The endpin can be turned sideways.

2. At 125 grams (4 ounces), the Stahlhammer Carbon fiber Endpin is one of the lightest on the market.

3. At 150 grams the Stahlhammer Aluminum-alloy Endpin is also one of the lightest on the market.

4. The standard tip, made of stainless steel, is threaded and replaceable.

5. Carbon steel tips can be ordered separately.

6. The endpin is made in various lengths to suit children and tall adults: Short, 23 to 37 cm (9-14 ½ inches), Medium, 27 to 47 cm (10 ½ - 18 ½ inches), Long 30 to 52 cm (11 ¾ -20 ½ inches). Other lengths made to order.

7. The Carbon-fiber model is made in colors: black or silver.

8. The Aluminum-alloy endpin is made in colors: black, blue, red, silver, gold, or gold-plated.

9. On the Exchangeable Tube Model you can use, and change/alter between, all our tube marerials lengths and colors.

10. Spare parts can be ordered separately.

11. Warning! The tip/point is sharp and can cause injury.

12. Warranty six months

1. Installation: Make the hole in the cello even/smooth with a standard reamer (1:17).

2. Insert the cone, which ranges in diameter from 23 mm to 27 mm, into the cello as far as it goes. Make a pencil line marking the border of the protruding part. Take out the cone and cut on the line with a saw. The remaining portion of the cone can be shortened to about 3 cm (1 ¼ inch). The endpin will fit perfectly into the cylindrical hole inside the cone. (Cones with diameters from 20 mm to 23 mm can be ordered separately.)

3. To play with a bent endpin: Pull out the upper tube completely, fold it to the 25-degree angle and lock with the screw. For a longer bent endpin, use the lower telescoping tube.

4. To play with a straight endpin: Pull out the upper tube completely, then push it back in 1 cm (1/2 inch) and lock with the screw. Do not push it back in more than 1 cm (1/2 inch). For a longer straight endpin, use the lower telescoping tube.

5. Lock the lower tube by turning it clockwise. Unlock it by turning it half-a-turn counter-clockwise. Leave at least 4 cm of the lower tube inside the upper tube, otherwise the endpin looses steadiness and can break.

6. To withdraw the endpin: Unlock the lower tube, then unlock the upper tube, push in both tubes and lock both tubes.

7. Do not use pliers or excessive force when locking the upper or lower tube. Thumb and index finger is enough.

8. Do not apply or allow oil or fat between (inside) the telescoping tubes; it will cause the locking system to function less efficiently. If necessary, clean by putting a few drops of alcohol between the tubes and then pull the inner tube in and out. Wipe clean with a dry cloth or tissue.

9. To replace the tip/point, unscrew the old tip/point with a wrench and apply a small drop of “light” thread locker, contact glue, or white wood glue on the thread of the new tip to make it grip.

10. To change tube on the exchangeable model: Pull the upper tube all the way out and turn it counter clockwise (to the left) until it comes out of the “house”. If the locking mechanism falls out of the “house”, put it back in. To replace or put in another tube: Align the locking mechanism so that the thread at the end of the tube can catch the thread in the locking mechanism. Place the threaded end of the outer tube back into the “house” and turn clockwise (to the right) until the thread is all the way in. Then push the outer tube back through the “house” and into the cello.

11. Look at: www.semmystahlhammer.se for updates.

Endorsements:

"The efficient designs and angling features of Stahlhammer endpins improve any cellio's ability to project in large halls, and to be heard clearly in all repertoire from chamber music to solo."

David Finckel, Cellist, Emerson Quartet, Professor, Juilliard School, USA

“The attractive Stahlhammer endpin is simply the state of the art for any cellist.”

Lynn Harrell, Cellist, Professor, USA and England

“A design conceived from an ingenious idea, constructed in a way which is stable, reliable and esthetically appealing.”

Frans Helmerson, Cellist, Professor, Sweden and Germany

“I consider it the best of its kind. I am recommending it to all cellists.”

Janos Starker, Cellist, Professor, USA

Kodnamn Frisör min fars berättelse ISBN: 9100113239 ISBN-13: 9789100113230

Semmy Stahlhammer Albert Bonniers Förlag Genre: Memoarer och biografier

Codename Barber, Now in English pocket, Genre: Memoirs och biographies ISBN: 9789163365492

ENGLISH Reviews

Codename Barber my fathers story

Semmy has captured his father’s life fate with a dry realism that haunts the reader and leaves her without repose or peace. Thure Stenström, Svenska Dagbladet

A testimony of love – to life itself – artless and highly dramatic. Per Svensson, Head of culture, Expressen, Judisk Krönika

Something of the best I have read in the partisan-genre. –Painfully truthful and passionate- Salomon Schulman, Obs! Kulturkvarten, Swedish Radio P1

-a captivating and poignant book. Peter Handberg, Dagens Nyheter

-this is an indispensable form of history writing. -these events belong to humanity's collected, common experiences. Håkan Möller, Hufvudstadsbladet, Finland

-it is scary to read about the situation Mischa was in during the war years. -a unique document from the 20th century, a story of survival… Daniela Floman, Göteborgsposten

This fascinating biography becomes the more worth reading since the son, Semmy Stahlhammer, has edited and condensed his fathers aural account in such a skillful, well balanced and eloquent manner. Tore Winqvist. Uppsala Nya Tidning

The story is straightforward with a fascinating richness in detail. Out of the actual rendering, the feelings shine through without abundant gestures, just through well chosen words. A detailed historical account with a convincing realism. Ivan Österblad, Länstidningen Södertälje

Straightforward, almost artless, he lets the father speak. This simplicity in the description makes you captivated by the contents, a fate of the times. Codename Barber is a naked document of a life destiny characterized by war, horror and persecution. Inger Dahlman, Sundsvalls Tidning

When the war was over he had experiences what nobody should have to bear and carry with them through life. Bengt Faleij, Västervikstidningen

A strong story that becomes especially interesting through Mischa’s fantastic memory for details. His testimony of the times is very thrilling. One cannot comprehend that he survived. Lars Landström, Härnösands Allehanda

Mischa remembers how he felt safer in a German work camp than among the Polish peasants and partisans. Patrik Uhlman, Eskilstunakuriren

It was a life under constant death threat, not only from the German Nazis, but also from Poles, even among the Communist partisans. Ernst Klein, Östgöta-Correspondenten

The story of a man, who not only survives the Nazis, but also the strong antisemitism in Poland. AS, Byggnadsarbetaren

A straightforward story worth reading. Ulrika Knutson, Veckans Affärer

- a straightforward and frank story that moves you. It testifies of a brutality that is hard to understand, but it is also a testimony about a brave person who against all odds survived. Kjell-Ove Cederqvist, Dagbladet, Sundsvall

- a staggering description of the horror and hardships of war, with deep inhuman humiliation. Håkan Philipsson, Bibliotekstjänst

Semmy lets the father tell his story in first person, filled with the coincidences of the adventure–novel, illuminated with the genuineness in the experiences. The language has an impressive flow and keeps the right tone-balance throughout, captivates and holds the reader with a feeling of self-evident ease. Anna Rikner, Biblioteket i focus

”Codename Barber” is a captivating story and a unique document of a human fate. Sören Sommelius, Helsingborgs Dagblad

Mischa Stahlhammer stood in front of his own grave seconds before his execution. Fate wanted otherwise. Kristina Svensson, Pennan & Svärdet

SVENSKA Resensioner

Semmy har fångat faderns livsöde med en torr saklighet som inte lämnar läsaren någon rast eller ro. Thure Stenström, Svenska Dagbladet

-detta är en omistlig form av historieskrivning. -denna händelse tillhör mänsklighetens samlade, gemensamma erfarenhet. Håkan Möller, Hufvudstadsbladet, Finland

-en gripande bok

Peter Handberg, Dagens Nyheter

En vittnesbörd om kärlek – till livet självt – konstlöst men högdramatiskt

Per Svensson, kulturchef Expressen, Judisk Krönika

Något av det bästa jag läst i partisan-genren. -smärtande sanningslidelse-

Salomon Schulman, Obs! Kulturkvarten, Sveriges Radio P1

- skrämmande att läsa om den situation Mischa och andra judar befann sig i under krigsåren. -ett unikt dokument från nittonhundratalet, en berättelse om överlevnad...

Daniela Floman, Göteborgsposten

Berättelsen är rak med en fascinerande detaljrikedom. Ur den faktiska framställningen lyser känslorna igenom utan yviga gester, bara genom väl valda ord. Detaljerad historieskrift med realism som övertygar.

Ivan Österblad, Länstidningen Södertälje

Rakt på sak, närmast konstlöst, låter han fadern föra talan. Denna enkelhet i framställningen gör att man grips av innehållet, ett öde i tiden. Kodnamn Frisör är ett naket dokument om ett livsöde präglat av krig, fasa och förföljelse.

Inger Dahlman, Sundsvalls Tidning

När kriget var slut hade han skaffat sig erfarenheter som ingen människa borde behöva bära med sig genom livet.

Bengt Faleij, Västervikstidningen

En stark berättelse som blir speciellt intressant genom berättarens fantastiska detaljminne. Man fattar inte att han överlevde.

Lars Landström, Härnösands Allehanda

Berättaren minns hur han till och med kände sig tryggare i tyskt arbetsläger än ute bland de polska bönderna och partisanerna.

Patrik Uhlman, Eskilstunakuriren

Det var ett liv under ständigt dödshot, inte bara från de tyska nazisterna, utan även från polska antisemiter, till och med i de kommunistiska partisanernas egna led.

Ernst Klein, Östgöta-Correspondenten

Berättelsen om en judisk man, som inte bara överlever nazisterna, utan även den starka antisemitismen i Polen.

AS, Byggnadsarbetaren

En rak och läsvärd berättelse.

Ulrika Knutson, Veckans Affärer

- en rakt berättad historia som berör. Det vittnar om en brutalitet som är svår att förstå, men det är också vittnesmål om en modig människa som mot alla odds överlevde.

Kjell-Ove Cederqvist, Dagbladet, Sundsvall

-en omskakande skildring av krigets fasor och umbäranden med djup omänsklig förnedring.

Håkan Philipsson, Bibliotekstjänst

Semmy låter fadern i jagform berätta sin historia, fylld av äventyrsromanens tillfälligheter, genomlyst av äktheten i upplevelserna. Språket har ett imponerande flyt och håller hela tiden rätt tonvikt, fångar upp och in läsaren med en känsla av självklar lätthet.

Anna Rikner, Biblioteket i focus

”Kodnamn Frisör” är en gripande berättelse och ett unikt dokument om en människas öde

Sören Sommelius, Helsingborgs Dagblad

Mischa Stahlhammer stod framför sin egen grav, sekunderna före sin arkebusering. Ödet ville annorlunda.

Kristina Svensson, Pennan & Svärdet