Stands and storage

jrlynch · #1 05-14-2007, 12:36 PM

ok, so are there any bass stands that can be trusted not to collapse or fall down at a gig or at home? what do you use to store your db when it's out of the case? is there anything remotely attractive for use at home?

thanks.

jeff.

B. Graham · #2 05-14-2007, 01:32 PM

I like the Bass Fiddle Caddy stand. You have to retract the endpin, which is fine with me since I personally don't trust the stands that allow the pin to stay extended to playing height.

http://www.brobstviolins.com/instrustands.htm

Bass · #3 05-14-2007, 03:36 PM

I didn't like my Ingles stand at all, and gave it away. I lean my bass in the corner against it's shoulders.

waltzfordebby · #4 05-15-2007, 12:39 AM

leave it in the padded gig bag and rest it in a corner. keeps the dust off and keeps it protected from any bumping

flint · #5 05-15-2007, 06:43 AM

I've been using the ingles stand for 3 years and have never had a problem with it. The good thing about it is that the bass stays ready to play, so I can pick it up for quick 5-10 minute practice sessions throughout the day.

mchildree · #6 05-15-2007, 06:55 AM

Love my Ingles stand as well. I've not seen any other stand design that seems as stable. As far as standing a bass in the corner...I assume you guys have no kids or big dogs???

Bass · #7 05-15-2007, 08:13 AM

The neck of the stand tended to slip when I removed the bass, so I was always re-adjusting it. The foam pads at the lower supports wore through in less than a month. I didn't like lifting the bass up and down off the stand (I had a sore shoulder at the time). Perhaps I didn't have the stand set-up right?

No children, but two mid-size dogs. It gets thumped with a tail every now and then, but I'm not one bit worried about it falling over. It's resting against a corner!

mchildree · #8 05-16-2007, 06:26 AM

I know what you mean about the padding on the lower arms wearing away. Mine did as well, but I usually replace that padding with food-grade clear vinyl tubing I get a Lowe's or Home Depot...and it won't usually affect a finish.

yeoldbassist · #9 05-16-2007, 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by jrlynch

ok, so are there any bass stands that can be trusted not to collapse or fall down at a gig or at home? what do you use to store your db when it's out of the case? is there anything remotely attractive for use at home?

thanks.

jeff.

Hey JR,
Check out the bass stand at KCStrings.com web site. I've had one for years - it is totally reliable. And, it can be used as a stool when playing.

yeoldbassist

Tanglehead · #10 05-17-2007, 02:50 PM

+1 on the Ingles

I just have a towel draped over the lower arms creating a U for the endpin to nestle into. Once I got the neck to where I wanted it, I tightened it with moderate force and it hasn't slipped since.

Alternately, I know many players that just rest the top lip of the bout on a standard folding chair - seems pretty stable, the bass rests at about a 45 degree angle to the floor. I've never done that, but I've seen REALLY nice, Major Orchestra-grade instruments stored that way, so I figured it's an acceptable method; and maybe truly old-school.

accutone · #11 05-17-2007, 03:59 PM

++1 for the Ingles. Just make the neck support nice and tight. I used some of that pipe insulation from Home Depot to replace the worn through foam that others have mentioned.

accutone · #12 05-17-2007, 04:04 PM

++1 for the Ingles. Just make the neck support nice and tight. I used some of that pipe insulation from Home Depot to replace the worn through foam that others have mentioned.

Or, for the guy that already has everything, check this thing out:

http://www.kcstrings.com/bass-stool-stand.html

jrlynch · #13 05-17-2007, 04:55 PM

yeah, but it's gotta weigh a ton ... not terribly gig-worthy ... all good thoughts, tho.

CamMcIntyre · #14 05-17-2007, 05:55 PM

I just set mine on the floor. I'd like to get a nice stand eventually, but in my music room-it just gets placed on the floor on it's side. I don't have any major scratches/nicks from that just yet.

If there's an open corner-that's even better.

I'm looking forward to when i get to the point to buy one of those bass racks like what school's have. I've already got the equivelent [Rock Stand 7] for my electrics.

DrBassie · #15 05-18-2007, 08:27 AM

I've had an Ingles for the last 2 months. No padding issues yet, but I guess I'd better visit Home Depot soon!

us_soccer · #16 05-18-2007, 02:00 PM

I just received my Meisel stand -- it seems to be fine, thought I only got it yesterday!

Anyone else with a Meisel?

Gufenov · #17 05-19-2007, 05:38 AM

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Originally Posted by us_soccer

Anyone else with a Meisel?

I've had mine 4 years now. One support came loose from the stand when the weld gave way. A little "JB Weld" took care of that. Otherwise, nary a problem.

Marc Piane · #18 05-19-2007, 07:20 AM

I have both the Meisel and the Ingles. They have both worked great for me. The only small advantage of the Ingles IMO is that is has a gizmo to lock the bass to the stand to avoid falling off. Not a big deal but I have kids and cats and feel a little better with it. I end up bungie-ing my bass to the Meisel.

I heard of people bringing these things to gigs. I can't imagine. I want to bring the least amount of stuff to the gig. I just set the bass on the floor. If the sides get a little scratched then so be it.

Michael Case · #19 05-19-2007, 08:32 AM

I have a Meisel and it's fine. I have a cat, I just have a small piece of rope holding the bass to the stand. As far as gigs are concerned, find an empty corner and stand it up or lay it on the floor as close to the drums as possible. You can also rest the bass on a chair.

BenWC87 · #20 05-24-2007, 04:43 PM

As previously mentioned, you should definitely check into the K.C. Strings stand.http://www.kcstrings.com/bass-stool-stand.html It is very sturdy and reliable and is also a stool. As far as being gig-worthy, it's one of the best out there because it easily comes apart into 4 pieces and fits into an included carrying bag with straps!