Bass guitar stand

[Oren Hudson]

Not sure if this is the correct spot, but here goes -

Where can I find replacement rubber sleeve material that many guitar stands have slipped around the metal sections that contact the guitar? I have several stands that the rubber sleeves have dried out and falling off and has gotten to the point that I can no longer use them. Thanks.

[Jeff Scott]

I have two stands from the early '80s that are great but the tubing is dried out and slippery, so the basses tend to slide to one side or the other, I should get the tubing replaced. I understand that surgical tubing is the stuff to use, and it will not harm guitar finishes.

Try here:

Surgical Tubing Latex Surgical Tubing reefscuba.com

[yellofury]

I dont use the rubber ones for that very reason and if you must have a single stand I try to use the heavy foam covered ones by Fretrest or similar

[Joe Louvar]

Try your local hardware store (Home Depot, etc) - they should have what you need.

[PCR]

Originally Posted by Joe Louvar

Try your local hardware store (Home Depot, etc) - they should have what you need.

While you are there, pick up a pair of these.

Cut the fingers off (and the tip), and slip them over the tubing.

Some folks say that the dye in the gloves is not not good, but I figure it's gotta be better than rubber tubing. I have +5 yrs of service, and I haven't had any problems (YMMV).

If the idea of leather turns you off, then go for these. Never heard white canvas reacting to a finish (but you never know).

[smcd]

Guitar stands are less than $10 brand new. Just buy a replacement.

[dDaddybass]

You can measure the diameter of the material (I'm assuming it's round), go to a hardware store and get what ever length of hose you need. Make sure the I.D. (inner diameter) of the hose is correct. You could also try shrinkwrap tubing used in electrical situations. You would need a heat gun for that.

[Versatek6]

Originally Posted by smcd

Guitar stands are less than $10 brand new. Just buy a replacement.

New ones are no where near as sturdy (I have bought a couple nice Hercules stands, though). I have the same issue and thought about just dumping this one, but it is getting new material as soon as I can find some.

New stands of this design weigh very little, and aren't that durable. Mine is nicely chromed, solid steel with welded fixtures and weighs about five pounds. Conduit vs. gas pipe.

I went to a medical supply store and asked for some surgical tubing. They had no idea what I was asking for. They understood, "stretchy rubber hose," but didn't have the right size.

[Pilgrim]

Surgical tubing is fine - but if you have older instruments with nitro finishes, some rubber materials can darken the finish with extended contact. You might consider the leather glove trick if you have a nitro finish instrument.

[Aussie Player]

I have gone to many, many, hardware stores and cannot find anything remotely suitable.

[BassChuck]

Sporting goods store. Get the tape that is used for tennis racket handles.

[dogbrained]

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000FP0IR0