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Electric Bass on a tripod stand?
- Thread starter Swift713
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Back in the 1950s, Gibson's original electric bass, the EB 1, came with a telescoping leg. I would think that would be all you'd need.
if that's what you're after for electric BG, I'd want something like what's called a "walk up" or "stand up" performance stand.
K&M and Viking stands each offer models
K&M and Viking stands each offer models
I don't know what that is, but Joe Dart has his bass mounted on some device when he plays with the Fearless Flyers.
Will the viking stand work?
Stand Up Guitar Holder Performance Stands for Acoustic & Electric Guitars
Stand Up Guitar Holder Performance Stands for Acoustic & Electric Guitars
Yup, I've done it.
If you're going horizontal, a guitar stand will work. They aren't cheap, but won't mark up your instrument, and puts it into a normal position. I don't think a tripod will work well for this, because you can't really get close enough to the body without bumping into the legs.
If you're going vertical, what I did was get a tripod head with a quick release, preferably the Manfrotto style. Screw the QR plate onto the back of the bass. You'll need a decent tripod, otherwise it won't be stable.
If you really don't want to make some holes in the back of your bass, you could get a wooden guitar stand, mount the QR plate on the stand, and use that to hold the bass. It's not very secure though.
IMO it works, but it looks weird. I don't know whether it looks more or less weird than an EUB.
I'd also say that ultimately, if you want to play upright, get an upright, and sooner rather than later.
Yup, I've done it.
If you're going vertical, what I did was get a tripod head with a quick release, preferably the Manfrotto style. Screw the QR plate onto the back of the bass. You'll need a decent tripod, otherwise it won't be stable.
Where did you get the hardware?
you can get Manfrotto quick-release plates from video production supply houses, or consumer sites like B&H Photo
As derrico noted, tripods and QR plates are readily available from online dealers, Amazon, what have you.
If you buy a tripod with a QR head, it should come with a QR plate. The QR plate should look like the item below. You can easily yank out that center screw. I drilled holes in the corners as those locations will be more stable.
