Amp Stand For Bass?

[Lumpy_Bass]

wow - really cool. I'm going to have to make a trip to Depot...

heck for that price - our singers wife was looking for a small easily stow-able, solid merch table - I may just grab 2

Yup I've got 2. Used them to hold PA mains, used to hold the mixer board when running our own sound. I like your merch table idea.

 

[wcriley]

...the amp stands sold for guitar amps appeal to me, except that they are often tiltback which is a no-no for my application.

The stand I use is made for guitar amps. It can be adjusted for height and tilt (including flat). Made by On Stage Stands, I think.

 

[bobalu]

I have two of these. Quite a few other TB'ers have also mentioned using them in similar threads to this one.

+2 It easily folds up to transport as well. Works like a charm.

 

[cassius987]

I got the X-Workhorse at Home Depot today for $35. Seems like a nice piece of equipment. Perfect size for the cab and stable--the "leveler foot" (one of the feet adjusts to stabilize on an uneven surface) is really handy in that way. I am now trying to figure out if it's worth--for stage appearance--draping anything over it when performing, like a tapestry.

 

[joshatatlasstan]

this stand decouples, slight tilt, made with bass players in mind, called a "low rider"

 

[steveksux]

+1.

Adjustable, stable and they hold a lot of weight. Great for keeping your sound off of your ankles..

I hate it when I go home with my ass ringing after a loud gig because my amp is too low...

Randy

 

[mattsk42]

I love going home after a gig with ears ringing and an overworked cab because the amp is directing 90% of the sound away from my ears. Also nice to hear a deflected and undirected bass tone instead of one pointed right at me.

Seriously, people need to try a gig (not practice) with the cab AT ear level and pointing right at their head before guessing about the difference between that and one pointing at your feet or back. Soundmen and bandmates will love you too for not blasting it all over the stage and audience.

 

[TimmyP]

Tilt, no raise:

Standback - LIGHT • COMPACT • ADJUSTABLE

Guitar amp tilt stand - easy as Lincoln Logs - small, portable, simple, stable, cheap or free.

Guitar Amp Tilt Stand - "African Chair" design - simple, small, strong, easy, free or real cheap

PVC guitar amplifier stand

 

[c0d3h4x0r]

I recently bought a heavy-duty "on Stage Stands" double-braced X-foldable keyboard stand for $60 at Guitar Center to put my 2x10 cab on top of for smaller venues. Can hold up to 300 pounds, works great... but for any decent-sized venue I still need to use the 1x15 under the 2x10 (instead of the keyboard stand) to get any real depth to the tone. But yeah, it helps a ton to keep something projecting at you near head-level.

 

[BartmanPDX]

I've been using amp/cab stands for years. Up until recently I was using a quik-lok foldable keyboard stand, but recently I built my own out of some wood I had laying around:

I wanted something that was the "perfect height" for either my 410 or 212. The quik-lok stand always seemed a little too tall and often was shaky. I also mounted a power strip on the back and coated it in Duratex:

I'll post better pics when the removable front panel (not shown) is back from the graphic artist with the band logo painted on it.

So far I couldn't be happier with it. It's solid, pretty lightweight, the perfect height, and I use it to carry gear during load/in out so it's not a hassle to haul or store.

 

[cassius987]

I ended up going with the X-Workhorse by Husky and I'm pleased with it. Mid-driver of my 15/6 is at ear-level, woofer at chest level, stage monitoring was excellent. My Auralex isolation stand is between the cab and the X-Workhorse but I'm not sure how necessary that was.

 

[marijn van gils]

I have two of these. Quite a few other TB'ers have also mentioned using them in similar threads to this one.

I liked this idea, but couldn't find it, or an affordable equivalent, in Europe.

 

[marijn van gils]

... so I also went with this:

60 euros in the local hardware store. Very strong, stable and easy to transport (folds to 8cm thickness). And it serves as a handy portable workbench at home too!

 

[MUSHROOMSeAcOw]

I've used a keyboard stand before. I'd be nervous about using it for my new Markbass rig, but it works well for guitar amps, especially if you hate bending over to adjust your amp.

 

[Soul Power]

I'd like one so I can tilt my hydrive and pull the whole "sit on this" with a girl without breaking the speaker cable or input jack.

 

[Rocksolid]

You can get it [Invalid or Expired Link Removed] for $35


I use one at a rehearsal space that sometimes has a damp floor to hold 1x15 and head. I think the capacity is 750lbs

I REALLY REALLY want one of these - but I have searched and searched to see if these are available in Australia but no luck. :scowl:

 

[TL5]

I used one of these this past weekend: Invalid Link Removed

It held my two 10" perfectly. I ended up getting it from the band leader afterwards.

[photo below lightened to try to show the stand]

 

[longcoolwoman]

You can get it [Invalid or Expired Link Removed] for $35


I use one at a rehearsal space that sometimes has a damp floor to hold 1x15 and head. I think the capacity is 750lbs

Dude...I just spent quite a while looking for this thread because I wanted to thank you. I bought one of these on your rec and I LOVE it. It puts my amp up where I can hear myself and get the sound out there, it's light enough for me to carry anywhere, it folds flat, it was super cheap...altogether awesome. Bandmates are all threatening to steal it. Thanks for the heads-up!

 

[groooooove]

the rock and roller carts can be used as a stand . . .


edit:
this is the only pic I could find, but you can just leave it upright. there's a TB'r who posts a pic every now and then like that . . . they come in different sizes too

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i have that cart.. dont think it'd realistically hold the amp on an angle like that, especially if it was being played through and vibrating like crazy..

 

[derg]

Dude...I just spent quite a while looking for this thread because I wanted to thank you. I bought one of these on your rec and I LOVE it. It puts my amp up where I can hear myself and get the sound out there, it's light enough for me to carry anywhere, it folds flat, it was super cheap...altogether awesome. Bandmates are all threatening to steal it. Thanks for the heads-up!

mark down another satisfied user - i cover mine with a black cloth.