Posted by js on December 18, 2002 at 20:58:28:
In Reply to: Looking for a used Shilke 51D posted by Scott Roeder on December 17, 2002 at 23:43:39:
You'll need a special-order Schilke 51D with a "euro-shank", assuming that your instrument is a model 2900 (compensating). If it is a model 2704 (non-compensating), you'll need a regular-order "large shank".
I usually sell (new) the 51D-euros for close to $60, since they cost extra and are special order.
To cheap out, you can get a D.E.G. 51D-euro shank for only about $24. However, the cup is not quite as deep as the Schilke 51D.
Another choice is the BrianBowman1, which comes normally with a "euro-shank". Those are also supplied to retailers by D.E.G., the U.S. distributor of Willson. The BB1 is extremely similar to a Schilke 51D, and costs just a bit more. Many say they like the BB1 better than Schilke 51D.