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Double Bass Amplifier Tilt / kick back legs
- Thread starter jb6884
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The springloaded post on the back of the amp sounds like something I could use. I've seen Fender amps with two metal legs that can be pulled out on the sides of the amp, similar to a post on the back of the amp.
I think the problem with the wedge type stands is that some amps are taller than they are deep and I'd be afraid that the amp would tip over.
Does anyone know where you can get the pull out legs or are these things strictly DIY?
I think the problem with the wedge type stands is that some amps are taller than they are deep and I'd be afraid that the amp would tip over.
Does anyone know where you can get the pull out legs or are these things strictly DIY?
I just got a GK MB210 and pulled out my piano dolly from Harbor Freight. Set the amp inside and laid it back. Works killer and shoots right at my face while I'm seated.
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Nice handle and it should work as a foot for leaning the unit back, but keep in mind it only mounts flush if you cut a hole for it in the cabinet. It is more than 3/4" thick.
It's a coincidence that this thread resurfaced. I've been tilting my amp back recently when playing in the big-band, so I can hear myself a bit better -- especially in the mids -- without clobbering the band. My son, a cellist, explained to me that the harmonics are important for hearing your intonation.
I have a similar handle on the bottom of my Ampeg portabass 112. It lifts the front of the cab reliably and I use it on some hollow stages.
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If you cannot get the amp behind you in a distance where the speaker center reaches your ears (mostly due to limited space or the controls are no longer reachable, check if you have a hard wall behind you (no curtains) and if it is the case or easily manageable point the angled speaker backwards towards the wall.
That way you can get the amp close to you and the reflected sound gets higher because of the doubled way to the wall.
That way you can get the amp close to you and the reflected sound gets higher because of the doubled way to the wall.
Less handy, but putting an amp on a speaker stand provides both height and adjustability. Especially useful for smaller amps.
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on my Berg HT-120. It went on flush, though it was taller than expected so I had to extend the footpads to 22 millimeters. Stable and nothing else to carry to the gig.
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on my Berg HT-120. It went on flush, though it was taller than expected so I had to extend the footpads to 22 millimeters. Stable and nothing else to carry to the gig.
ill never get rid of my MAS 18 because it has a natural tilt to it which is enough but it also has a pole mount in it which also comes in handy for certain gigs/rehearsals.
@neddyrow Did you install the pole mount yourself or did it come with? I have a powered MAS16 I'm considering installing a pole mount in.
