Amplifier Stand

[bassist4dalord]

Didn't know if this was the right forum; mods, move if necessary.

I am posting to ask if anybody here uses an amplifier stand on stage. I play through a GK MB115, and I often find myself wishing it were a tilt-back.

Anybody have experience with these? Brand recommendations? Pics?

I'm surprised that with all of these small combos and neo cabs, we don't seem to see these instant-tilt devices. I've found that when the speaker points up at my head instead of out at the audience, I can turn down to the point where I hear my amp as a monitor, and I'm not blasting out the audience.

[Zooberwerx]

Check out this thread for an in-depth discussion:

Tall cab for tall player?

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[Jim Campbell]

Originally Posted by bassist4dalord

Didn't know if this was the right forum; mods, move if necessary.

I am posting to ask if anybody here uses an amplifier stand on stage. I play through a GK MB115, and I often find myself wishing it were a tilt-back.

Anybody have experience with these? Brand recommendations? Pics?

I'm surprised that with all of these small combos and neo cabs, we don't seem to see these instant-tilt devices. I've found that when the speaker points up at my head instead of out at the audience, I can turn down to the point where I hear my amp as a monitor, and I'm not blasting out the audience.

my favorite.... a guy had rigged up a box that had grill cloth on one side,drawers for mikes,strings,cables etc,on the other ,handles on the sides,and wheels on the bottom....amp stand,storage,dolly all in one and it looked like a generic extension cab....

[spaz21387]

Id love to get an amp stand since I always end up trying to lean my cab against the wall and it tips over ha. It happened twice at our last show the polished wood floor might also have contributed to why it fell over too..

[GrowlerBox]

I use a Markstand folding "wedge" to good effect with the rig in my signature. It copped a little flak amongst a certain cadre of TBers - "why use that when you can throw a lump of 4x2 under it", etc, but it folds down flat and fits in my amp bag enabling me to maintain my one-trip rig for most situations. It's designed to stick to carpeted cabs/combos, but it's perfectly stable with my Duratex-covered cab, and the F1 doesn't slide off even with an approximately 30 degree tilt.

[T-Bird]

Hi.

I've used (and our guitarist as well) a Millenium branded amp-stand on gigs.

Regards
Sam

[KPJ]

I use an MB115 as my main gigging amp. I always use an amp stand, specifically the OnStage RS7000. It puts the amp a good height so that I can easily access the controls, it is tilted back just slightly so I can hear it well and there is no loss in sound quality to the audience.

[jmeyers44]

I use this one. I like it because you can still set it low with plenty of tilt if you want to.

http://www.onstagestands.com/catalog.../grp/GRP000251

[Billy K]

one of the TBers had plans and pictures of a stand made from pvp pipe and I made one and painted it black. It works great.Its is light but glued together makes it a bit too big for travel unless you got a van or truck.I suppose only certain joints could be glued so that it could be broken down for travel but in my estimation a pain in the ass

[bassist4dalord]

Thanks guys!

[stratovani]

Originally Posted by bassist4dalord

Didn't know if this was the right forum; mods, move if necessary.

I am posting to ask if anybody here uses an amplifier stand on stage. I play through a GK MB115, and I often find myself wishing it were a tilt-back.

Anybody have experience with these? Brand recommendations? Pics?

I'm surprised that with all of these small combos and neo cabs, we don't seem to see these instant-tilt devices. I've found that when the speaker points up at my head instead of out at the audience, I can turn down to the point where I hear my amp as a monitor, and I'm not blasting out the audience.

I also play through a GK MB115, and this is the stand I use and recommend:

http://accessories.musiciansfriend.c...and?sku=451065

Lightweight, strong, inexpensive. Been using it for over a year now with no problems whatsoever.

[jimbilly]

The 'Stand Back' folding tilt-back 'stands' are pretty neat. linkage: http://standback.net/

[mrganasie]

I use this one with a line 6 110 cube which allows me to use it at the same angle as a floor monitor, as I found a lot of other ones didn't angle enough for the sound to be directed towards my head. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d.html/r...7?a=B001ANK4C0

[hrodbert696]

Sorry to zombify the thread, but I was wondering if anyone could comment on how well these amp stands would hold up to a bigger combo than the OP's GK MB115. I have an Ampeg BA115 HPT, weighs in around 80 lbs (double the GK). I know the MF stands says it's rated for up to 150 pounds, is that reliable? Or should I look for something heavier?

[KPJ]

Originally Posted by hrodbert696

Sorry to zombify the thread, but I was wondering if anyone could comment on how well these amp stands would hold up to a bigger combo than the OP's GK MB115. I have an Ampeg BA115 HPT, weighs in around 80 lbs (double the GK). I know the MF stands says it's rated for up to 150 pounds, is that reliable? Or should I look for something heavier?

The rating is accurate. You should have no issues with the stand. I've put 212's on it with no problem.

[BartmanPDX]

Or you could build your own:



Doubles as a gear carrier in transit:

[hrodbert696]

Originally Posted by KPJ

The rating is accurate. You should have no issues with the stand. I've put 212's on it with no problem.

Excellent, thanks!

[hrodbert696]

Originally Posted by BartmanPDX

Or you could build your own:



Doubles as a gear carrier in transit:

That is worth it for the cupholder alone! Awesome! Wish I were more of a DIY guy.

[watspan]

I just stand closer to my cab until I can feel the bass.