Best way to tilt back a thin bass cab?

[DuluthDank]

I recently picked up a used Revsound RS28 cab. It sounds fantastic, with amazing accuracy and detail. My hope is to use it with my Genz Benz Shuttle 3.0 on gigs where all I need an amp for is stage monitoring. The issue is that my usual wedge thing doesn't work so great to tilt it back, as it just doesn't have much depth front to back.

I'm I'm thinking I might have to buy one of these, but I'm looking for less bulky ideas. This is just big enough that it likely wouldn't fit in the typical gig bag or backpack.

 

[Ggaa]

Not less bulky but elevate it on a milk crate, likely have smaller footprint though.

 

[Lo-E]

You could emulate the tilt-back legs that Fender used on their cabinets in the 1960s if you don’t mind A)putting some screws in the cab and B)adding some weight to it. You could either fabricate something similar or just buy Fender restoration parts.

 

[Lo-E]

Or this:

Hamilton "UniStand" Tilting Amplifier Stand | J.W. Pepper

The Uni-Stand Integrated Amplifier and Spearker Cabinet Stand is the most portable amplifier stand available! It works on 18 to 32 inch open or closed back cabinets. The length is adjustable for different angles and cabinet sizes. Four preset locations for length adjustment help keep the cabinet...

www.jwpepper.com

 

[buldog5151bass]

Mud Stand Standard — Mud Stand

www.mudstand.com

Or build something similar.

 

[JonathanPDX]

I have an Amp Ramp that I've used for smaller combo amps, it's great and folds up to fit easily into your gig bag. Not sure if your particular cab is too big/heavy but you might look into it.

 

[DuluthDank]

I have an Amp Ramp that I've used for smaller combo amps, it's great and folds up to fit easily into your gig bag. Not sure if your particular cab is too big/heavy but you might look into it.

I have an amp ramp as well...It's perfect for cabs that have more depth front to back. It folds up really tiny in a gig bag as well. The issue is this cab is too thin and risks tipping back.

 

[DuluthDank]

You could emulate the tilt-back legs that Fender used on their cabinets in the 1960s if you don’t mind A)putting some screws in the cab and B)adding some weight to it. You could either fabricate something similar or just buy Fender restoration parts.

A good idea for an invention might be a similar tilt back stand that can attach to the side of an amp with an adjustable clamp. No need to drill holes! The finish on this cab is so nice, I don't think I could tolerate putting holes in it TBH.

 

[Lo-E]

The finish on this cab is so nice, I don't think I could tolerate putting holes in it TBH.

Duct tape?

 

[JonathanPDX]

I have an amp ramp as well...It's perfect for cabs that have more depth front to back. It folds up really tiny in a gig bag as well. The issue is this cab is too thin and risks tipping back.

Sounds like you need a box or second cabinet to either tilt it back against or set it on top of.

 

[UntitledProject]

Ampeg tilt back rod.

Tilt Back Leg System for Ampeg Portaflex Amps - Product Details

www.fliptops.net

 

[ahbass2500]

Auralex big tipper on a Gramma platform. Probably one of the more expensive options, but expect it would work well. BigTIPPER™

 

[bherman]

I use a Henriksen folding wedge amp stand, I have used it for years and highly recommend it. Folds up small and is adaptable to both large and small cabs. Here's the link:

Folding wedge stand

 

[MegaSwing]

How will you keep an amp securely on top of that cab at that angle?

 

[Ric Vice]

Ampeg tilt back rod.

Tilt Back Leg System for Ampeg Portaflex Amps - Product Details

www.fliptops.net

These were designed specifically for the Ampeg B-15N. They weren’t really all that stable. I have one of the originals with my 64 B-15N I never used it.

 

[Toddbass65]

That’s a great cab, wish I had mine still. I used one of those wooden crates they sell at Walmart painted flat black. Worked fine, carried things in the crate.

 

[DuluthDank]

How will you keep an amp securely on top of that cab at that angle?

I have a Velcro solution to that poblem in mind... I've always been a combo person for this reason, but Revsound cabs sound good enough to make me change my ways.

 

[UntitledProject]

These were designed specifically for the Ampeg B-15N. They weren’t really all that stable. I have one of the originals with my 64 B-15N I never used it.

It works great on my b15s.

 

[KohanMike]

I use this with my Carvin MB15, the On-Stage RS7500 Tilt-Back Tripod Amp Stand that folds;

On-Stage RS7500 Tilt-Back Tripod Amp Stand

Buy On-Stage RS7500 Tilt-Back Tripod Amp Stand featuring Steel Construction, 5x Tilt Positions, Built-In Threaded End for Mic, Velveteen Rubber Amp Holders, Foam Padded Collar, Friction Locking Knob, Supports Amps up to 100lb, Carry Bag Included. Review On-Stage null

www.bhphotovideo.com

 

[RattleSnack]

I used to have one XXL black t-shirt in my bag. I would just borrow a chair, cover front with that t-shirt and put combo or amp/cab on top. Looked neat an pro from the front.
For bonus points, if your t-shirt logo is cool, show it to audience.