Sideways Bass Stands?

jory · #1 12-19-2006, 03:37 PM

Is there such a thing as a double bass stand that holds the bass sideways at about a 45 degree angle, so that you can quickly lean your bass over to switch instruments?

I double on electric and need to switch quickly. Leaning the bass on its side completely takes too long, is awkward, and takes up too much stage space. The newer guitar-style bass stands (with cradles instead on endpin holders) are close to what I want, but again are too wide on stage and also a bit awkward. My ideal would be to have this sideways stand sit between my amp and the drummer on the backline. I saw the Barenaked Ladies a while ago and it sort of looked like their bassist had something like this for his URB.

Any ideas?

Ben Rolston · #2 12-19-2006, 03:46 PM

A nice sturdy chair can work, a chair not a stool. Stools are dangerous.

Ike Harris · #3 12-19-2006, 03:57 PM

In mid-Christmas tour, we played at a very well-equipped casino up in Ontario where the stage tech guy provided me with a box at just the right height that he covered with a black cloth and white tape at the upper corners. Worked like a dream. I imagine it wouldn't be too difficult to construct a foldable wooden box with a similar setup. PLace was unbelievable. Had a budget where, for tax purposes, they HAD to spend a particular amount(at retail no less) on music gear for the theatre. All sorts of guitars, basses, amps, drums, etc. I talked to the guy about getting a bass from Arnold or Barrie for the house.

Ike

jory · #4 12-19-2006, 07:38 PM

Thanks Guys,
A chair has the added advantage of already being at the venue in all likelihood. I imagine it would have to be pretty tall to work.

Maybe building something like a felt-lined box that is exactly the width of my bass's depth that would cradle it, kind of like the box-based bass dollies.

Keep the ideas comin' if you got 'em.

edit: dang. I tried the chair thing and that does work really well, why have I not thought of that before?

Bassist4Life · #5 12-19-2006, 08:07 PM

A normal chair works out fine. Have you tried it?

Joe

PS. Sorry, I just read your edit.

toman · #6 12-20-2006, 01:18 PM

How about a keyboard stand? Readily available, adjustable and cheap...

John Sprague · #7 12-21-2006, 09:37 AM

One bassist I work with on occasion leans his c-bout on his amp. Pretty sturdy for the most part.

Silversorcerer · #8 12-26-2006, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by jory

Is there such a thing as a double bass stand that holds the bass sideways at about a 45 degree angle, so that you can quickly lean your bass over to switch instruments?

I double on electric and need to switch quickly. Leaning the bass on its side completely takes too long, is awkward, and takes up too much stage space. The newer guitar-style bass stands (with cradles instead on endpin holders) are close to what I want, but again are too wide on stage and also a bit awkward. My ideal would be to have this sideways stand sit between my amp and the drummer on the backline. I saw the Barenaked Ladies a while ago and it sort of looked like their bassist had something like this for his URB.

Any ideas?

I have just such a stand in the advanced prototype stage of development. The advantages over conventional stands are numerous. I'd show you a picture, but I'm considering patenting the thing, it works so well. If you send me the dimensions of your bass with the endpin extended, I'll build you a custom made one. You can take it or refuse it, satisfaction guaranteed or your mon.. (wait! I can't hawkes my wares in public like this....)

Seriously PM me if your interest is piqued.