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Double Bass Music Stand help needed

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dbassnut

Apr 1, 2008
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Malaysia
#1
Hi guys,
I'd appreciate any advice on what stand I should get?
I currently play the double bass & am looking for a portable stand. Most of the stands that I've come across are fine if you aren't standing however, as I stand when I'm playing, it's kind of hard to keep an eye on the score & the frantic hand waving of the conductor.
I'm leaning towards a hercules music stand, either a BS050B or a
BS118BB as they both fold up compact & look tall enough.
I'm probably going to have to buy either one online as none of the stores here stock them, so I'd like any comment you might have.
If you do happen to own either one, could you measure the height when fully extended, from the floor to the desk lip?
Thanks,
 
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I can't stand a flimsy stand. They wobble around, music falls off too easily, they eventually get bent when opening or closing it, or a part gets lost, etc.

What I use is a Manhasset Voyager with Stand-Outs. I tightened down the lug nut that holds the shelf on so it won't come off.

When I transport it, I fold in the legs, slide in the Stand-Outs and flip the shelf over. Then I run the legs through the hand loop on the front of my case with the shelf facing the bass. That way it won't flip over on its own and I don't have to physically carry it with a hand.

It is sturdy and looks great. If there is a 3 or 4 page work I can extend the Stand-Outs to hold them. I usually use this stand rather than the one provided by whatever hall I am performing in as it is usually more stable.

It was a bit of an investment but I will probably never need to replace it.
 
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#7
Phil Smith said:
I've used this one for the last two years and it works great. It has the height you need, is sturdy, and durable. Oh, and did I mention cheap?

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/accessories/peak-music-stands-portable-music-stand
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+1 on the Peak stand. It has a nice large "desk," is sturdy, and folds compactly into the supplied bag. It even copes nicely when I load it with one of those gargantuan big-band chart books. Buy two! At around $30, it's worth it to have a spare.
 
#8
Hi Guys,
I'll try to find the stands you suggested here in Malaysia. Some of the stands you mentioned are not available here. So far, I only managed to find dealers for the Hercules in KL & K&Ms. I'm in Penang which is a a different city so if I do buy one, I'll have to buy it via mail order.
Once again thanks. If anyone has experiences with either Hercules stands or K&Ms, do let me know as I can find those.
 
#10
Hi guys,
I finally got myself a Hercules music stand.
http://www.herculesstands.com/music/BS118BB.html
It's a 3 piece stand & is sturdy. Only thing is I find that the bottom half of the stand tends to stick a little when I am telescoping the upper half of the stand down. According to the store guys, this is because the stand is new & should be smoother after a while.
I'm thinking of using some WD40 & would like to get your advice.
 
#12
I'd probably just let it break in over time. WD40 smells funky for a while, gets all over everything, and might overdo it - you'd probably rather have to exert a little more force to open and close it than have the stand slip, mid performance. Give it some time, it'll smooth out with regular use. Just my $.02...
 

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