This is definitely a very important problem! The frame on the top holds the amp, so there's no beer spot there. Fortunately I am also the sound guy for the band, so I put my beer on the table next to the mixing board.
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Cabinet Stand
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This is definitely a very important problem! The frame on the top holds the amp, so there's no beer spot there. Fortunately I am also the sound guy for the band, so I put my beer on the table next to the mixing board.
Firm rule #1 for me….no liquids on the amp!
With all due respect. It seems that you fired the first volley by attempting to diminish other's comments; calling them "inane."
At least some of the other dissenting views included the conditions of their tests, and stated that they were empirical. Doing such at least lends some credence to the person making the argument, even if other's question the methods. If we know the conditions of the test and know they are repeatable, it brings at least a modicum of validity to the argument.
I don't think it serves any purpose to label someone else's opinions or comments because it was not what you were looking for. More succinct answers often come from well defined questions.
Let's return to your original question. Please note that it is two questions somewhat nested and that may open the door for answers to also not be what is hoped for.
"Does anybody use amp stands for bass or was it a fad that ran its course?"
Now I dare to restate for clarity purposes and hope the repercussions are not to terrible for my attempt.
Q1) Does anyone use amp stands for bass?
Q2) Are amp stands for bass a fad that has run it's course?
Please discuss, with discord if necessary, but also with respect.
Thank you.
An observation: Who on here, or what bass player do any of us know, other than some truly anal retentive maniac that measures Db and/or has a spectrum analyzer to use at soundcheck, to play at The Fight Every Night pub? I don't know anyone who does that. This is what most of us do. We set up the rig. We play a few notes to make sure it's working correctly, we gauge the 'boom' and 'deadness' of the room, and when the other musicians are ready to check, we do one- of all kinds of varying lengths. With pro sound, or self-mixing. Sometimes, we need bass in the house monitors. Other times- we need to disconnect one of our typical two cabs- if applicable.
The thing is- even if you were to do all that analysis, when the room fills up with clothed Humans, the sound totally changes. Those here with lots of gig experience in all types of venues will understand this.
Even with all these variables- does any bass player here think people give a crap whether you're playing a P-bass, a J-bass, or can hear the difference between rounds and flats? The audience is absolutely ignorant of our priorities, and truly, why should they care? They want to drink and get laid.
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Nice. A can of black spray paint away from "pro".
VOX had this problem solved back in the 60's........rotate the cab where you want it, the beer still stays level on the bass head.
I use an amp stand like the one below. Got it from Musician's Friend for $39.99.The angle is pre-set at 45° and can't be adjusted but it can be adjusted a lot for height. It'll hold 150-lbs and I use it for my DNS-210 cab by DNA, which weighs 52-lbs. It's as solid as a rock yet folds up for transport. It works great. I use my 210 with that stand for all my indoor venues and then use my DNS-410 (which I bought first back in 2010) for outdoor venues and music festivals.
I’ve been using a cab stand in my gigs since last year… It totally improved how I heard myself on stage, my sound projection and -I like to think that- my playing, too… and band mates told me they can heard -and feel- the bass much better.
I use a Gator GWR-GTF stand, which folds almost flat, can hold more than 150 lbs, and can be adjusted in various inclinations levels with no chance for the can to fall or lose orientation
I use a Gator GWR-GTF stand, which folds almost flat, can hold more than 150 lbs, and can be adjusted in various inclinations levels with no chance for the can to fall or lose orientation
I did hear a different tone when I elevated my cabinet. But it was only because it was nearer to my ear and more realistic to what my tone really sounded like without the colored low end from hearing the knee level tone. I EQd much differently after that and now I’m a bit more sure what my tone really sounds like.
Lighten up, Francis. That was a very relevant point, and there was no pissing contest except in your head. If you want to get something out of a thread you started, maybe do more reading and less complaining.
I use a home made stand not too dissimilar from yours but mine is hinged and collapses flat for transport. I use it at home and at gigs and I like it. It does point the mids and highs directly at your head but I know from practice at home that there is no loss of low frequencies. All I have to do at home is sit on the couch when I practice and the lows are all there but the higher frequencies go over my head.
I don't think it's a fad that has run it's course, although many of us use a simple wedge or tilt-back cab/monitor design instead for the same purpose.
If anything, I think that bassists are becoming more "acoustically aware" and have a better understanding of how different frequencies behave.
If anything, I think that bassists are becoming more "acoustically aware" and have a better understanding of how different frequencies behave.
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Berates said forum members and starts whining about the community.
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We've all installed cup holders on our mic stands...just below our smart devices.
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Agreed I don't like the loss of thickness and bottom end I use this On-Stage RS100 Amp Tilt System only $10 bucks at Sweetwater and works great.
