Double Bass Building a rack/stand for 2 upright basses

[Mikey Bass]

Hi!

I have two upright basses: a Rumano Solano (has unique dimensions but comes close to a 7/8 size at the bottom) for classical and a Shen (standard 3/4 size) for jazz/pop.
I'm trying to set up and design my studio, and there would be a lot more floor space if I could get these two instruments standing up safely. I'm tight on room, so instead of getting two separate bass stands I was thinking about getting a small rack for two basses, but all I could find online were racks for 3 or more. So the next step would be looking into how to build one!
Does anyone have any experience building a 2-bass rack?
Or does anyone know of a product specifically made for people with 2 uprights that I just haven't found yet?

thanks in advance for your help!

 

[Steven Ayres]

If you're really short on space, have you considered something simpler than a stand?

This shelf is about 8" deep, with cuts for the bass necks. The instrument stands on the floor, endpin extended or not, ribs against the wall for more stability, and it's ready to pull out and play. The cuts are 17" apart for clearance between basses. You can make it any length; mine holds four, and you can hang bows from the riser.

 

[Mikey Bass]

If you're really short on space, have you considered something simpler than a stand?

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This shelf is about 8" deep, with cuts for the bass necks. The instrument stands on the floor, endpin extended or not, ribs against the wall for more stability, and it's ready to pull out and play. The cuts are 17" apart for clearance between basses. You can make it any length; mine holds four, and you can hang bows from the riser.

Wow, that looks cool! I'll look into some shelving options! Did you make the cuts yourself from wooden planks?

 

[Steven Ayres]

Did you make the cuts yourself from wooden planks?

Yes, that's sabre-saw work.

 

[Mikey Bass]

Yes, that's sabre-saw work.

Awesome, thanks for showing me!