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01-31-2013, 02:20 PM
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Staff Reviewer; Bass Gear Magazine Moderator | | Join Date: May 2004 Location: Columbia MO | | | I've never been a stand user.
I put mine back in it's portabag, and keep the portabag next to my rig, standing up.
Works for me, ymmv....
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01-31-2013, 02:28 PM
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Staff, Bass Gear Magazine | | Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Central Illinois | | Quote:
Originally Posted by Chef  I've never been a stand user.
I put mine back in it's portabag, and keep the portabag next to my rig, standing up.
Works for me, ymmv.... | My issue with this is I always worry about scraping zippers in and out and how inconvenient it is compared about any kind of stand. Most of the places I play I don't have to worry about foot traffic anywhere near my rig, so Joe Random is not a problem for me. |
01-31-2013, 02:29 PM
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Staff Reviewer; Bass Gear Magazine Moderator | | Join Date: May 2004 Location: Columbia MO | | | On the stand generally means cable still attached, yes?
Then: Joe Random is my singer, drummer, guitard...you know.
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01-31-2013, 02:30 PM
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Endorsing Artist: Everything Sadowsky, InTune Guitar picks | | Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Upstate NY | | | I'm friends with joe's sister, Jill Random! |
01-31-2013, 02:32 PM
| | There's more music in the nuance than the notes.
Staff, Bass Gear Magazine | | Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Central Illinois | | Quote:
Originally Posted by Chef On the stand generally means cable still attached, yes?
Then: Joe Random is my singer, drummer, guitard...you know. | Ahhh, but then they aren't "customers", so you're officially allowed to deck them for being idiots... albeit best outside the club after both the gig an load-out are done.  
Seriously tho, that also shouldn't be an issue, and if it is, heck, hit your tuner and pop the cord out. I'm assuming you're unplugging before putting in the case, too, making that element a wash. |
01-31-2013, 02:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Chef I've never been a stand user.
I put mine back in it's portabag, and keep the portabag next to my rig, standing up.
Works for me, ymmv.... | +1 more and more I'm starting to be wary especially in clubs. Joe AND Jill random etc. |
01-31-2013, 02:33 PM
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Originally Posted by bikeplate I'm friends with joe's sister, Jill Random! | No, Jill is just his sister-in-law. Married to his brother Jack. They live on the hill...  |
01-31-2013, 02:37 PM
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01-31-2013, 02:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Vic I pretty much just use the Hercules stands as well, and I do still like them best, but I have had some issues with them...
In a couple cases, somehow, the mechanism kinda' got out of sync, which can be "fixed" by snapping one of the tips back to where it's supposed to go, but a couple times and it just stops working right in general. I could probably handle the stand a bit more carefully in the future, but sometimes loading in/out you get in a hurry, weather, etc, and you tend to toss stuff a little. Stands without mechanisms like this won't have this problem.
The other issue I've had is how most of their models are more of a square cage with relatively thin and specifically located pads, rather than just a coated yoke. What that means is certain headstock shapes/sizes will cause the bass to be a little off kilter and you could actually end up with hard plastic contact against wood. Just being careful getting the bass in/out minimizes risk of marring, but there is some risk nonetheless.
Overall, both are low probability low risk issues, but just to say as good as they are, they aren't perfect, either.
Ideally, I'd love to see more of their stands with that "universal" (yoke) system up top, but one that folds up. If you think about it, if a more gripping mech needed, the bass/stand are already falling forward and you have bigger issues than worrying if the neck comes out of the holder or not. | I've never had a problem, but FYI, they make an 'open yoke' model also that is a lot like the Genesis. |
01-31-2013, 03:08 PM
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Originally Posted by KJung I've never had a problem, but FYI, they make an 'open yoke' model also that is a lot like the Genesis. | I know... see my last comment.  |
01-31-2013, 04:00 PM
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01-31-2013, 04:13 PM
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Originally Posted by MikeBass Furnace went out + need new tires (thanks to michigan roads pot holes) = something has to go...... | Better not be the Sadowsky!
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01-31-2013, 04:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Sadowsky Better not be the Sadowsky! | And you might be removed from the "Wall" too if it's a Sadowsky!
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01-31-2013, 05:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Sadowsky Better not be the Sadowsky! | Quote:
Originally Posted by BluesyCat And you might be removed from the "Wall" too if it's a Sadowsky! | I hope not.....
Hope my other crap sells soon.
The furnace just about tapped me out. And now TWO tires needed. Because Michigan roads cant just wipe out one tire......anyone who has been here or libes here will tell you, the roads are the worst.
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01-31-2013, 07:41 PM
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Staff, Bass Gear Magazine | | Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Central Illinois | | Quote:
Originally Posted by MikeBass I hope not.....
Hope my other crap sells soon.
The furnace just about tapped me out. And now TWO tires needed. Because Michigan roads cant just wipe out one tire......anyone who has been here or libes here will tell you, the roads are the worst. | You know, the Sadowsky can be used to generate money through performance as well... not just sacrifice. And someone with your great talent... just sayin'...  |
01-31-2013, 08:34 PM
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Originally Posted by MikeBass I hope not.....
Hope my other crap sells soon.
The furnace just about tapped me out. And now TWO tires needed. Because Michigan roads cant just wipe out one tire......anyone who has been here or libes here will tell you, the roads are the worst. | Nah, I wouldn't pull down yer pic. Just joking with ya!
I did some rearranging today and took new pics of my office. Oh yeah, I added David Garcia today too. http://s1106.photobucket.com/albums/...Cats%20Office/
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02-01-2013, 12:18 AM
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Originally Posted by BluesyCat | Roger is banished to his own corner...
Thanks everybody for the thoughts on stands...my preference for gigs is something that is compact enough to fit into a bag I carry that also has a small fan in it. I will try that Hercules though, even if I don't take it out it will be great to keep in my studio. |
02-01-2013, 12:28 AM
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Staff, Bass Gear Magazine | | Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Central Illinois | | Quote:
Originally Posted by LizzyD Roger is banished to his own corner...
Thanks everybody for the thoughts on stands...my preference for gigs is something that is compact enough to fit into a bag I carry that also has a small fan in it. I will try that Hercules though, even if I don't take it out it will be great to keep in my studio. | I've heard the Hamiltons fold up pretty nice and provide a pretty solid hang for the instrument, but have never tried one yet myself. http://www.amazon.com/Hamilton-Hangi.../dp/B0002TJO92  |
02-01-2013, 06:00 AM
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Originally Posted by LizzyD Roger is banished to his own corner... | LOL! Gotta keep him close, I only get the opportunity for 1 hug a year, ya know.
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