Double Bass DB stand. Glasser vs Hercules

[Mememememeee]

the Hercules looks nice, big, sturdy but with that it looks out of place

The glasser is more slim, hopefully sturdy. Looks less intrusive.

Any thoughts on these two.

Cost is about $5 different.

 

[Ben B]

I have the Hercules. No complaints. Very sturdy. It folds easily and is easy to transport.

 

[bassfiddlesteve]

I have the Hercules and it's a well made, sturdy stand. My issues are that it's not easy to fold, is still bulky when folded, and I have to retract the endpin slightly when I place my bass in it. For these reasons, I only use it at home and take my old Hamilton stand to gigs where I need one. I have never seen the Glasser stand in person, but there are reviews online that suggest it is not well made.

- Steve

 

[Fran Diaz]

I have the Hercules and it's a well made, sturdy stand. My issues are that it's not easy to fold, is still bulky when folded, and I have to retract the endpin slightly when I place my bass in it. For these reasons, I only use it at home and take my old Hamilton stand to gigs where I need one. I have never seen the Glasser stand in person, but there are reviews online that suggest it is not well made.

- Steve

Steve, Can you measure exactly how much can the endpin be extended with this stand? I like this stand for live use but not if I can't keep the endpin to my playing position. Please measure from the bottom of the bass to the end of the endpin extended to the maximum length that the stand allows. Many thanks in advance.

 

[Mark Gollihur]

Steve, Can you measure exactly how much can the endpin be extended with this stand? I like this stand for live use but not if I can't keep the endpin to my playing position. Please measure from the bottom of the bass to the end of the endpin extended to the maximum length that the stand allows. Many thanks in advance.

This stand does not have a movable bottom cradle - so it may not allow for an unusually long endpin extension. Our measurements of a "standard" 3/4 size bass indicates the measurement from the bottom of the bass to the end of the endpin shaft can be up to nine inches. Keep in mind the nine inches is measured from the bottom (rib) of the instrument, NOT the length of the endpin shaft. We provide the measurement from the bass bottom like this because endpin assembly plugs vary in size.

 

[KUNGfuSHERIFF]

None of the above. I have two of these for in-home storage, and they're toddler-proof as far as I can tell.

Upright Double Bass Wooden Stand Burgundy Velvet Plush Cushions

 

[neddyrow]

i love those wooden stands!

i'm going to try to make one or two this summer. my design idea is more like the upton one but, same idea.

just cant pay that much for 6 or so pieces of wood screwed together.....i mean, those will look much nicer than what i will produce but i'm too frugal (cheap) for that!

 

[KUNGfuSHERIFF]

Jake's site shows a nifty, simple design and construction photos on his Workshop page. I can't use it, though, because toddler.

thebassspa.com

 

[BigRoo]

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