Double Bass Sideways Bass Stands?

[Flattitude]

Is there such a thing as a double bass stand that holds the bass sideways at about a 45 degree angle, so that you can quickly lean your bass over to switch instruments?

I double on electric and need to switch quickly. Leaning the bass on its side completely takes too long, is awkward, and takes up too much stage space. The newer guitar-style bass stands (with cradles instead on endpin holders) are close to what I want, but again are too wide on stage and also a bit awkward. My ideal would be to have this sideways stand sit between my amp and the drummer on the backline. I saw the Barenaked Ladies a while ago and it sort of looked like their bassist had something like this for his URB.

Any ideas?

 

[Ben Rolston]

A nice sturdy chair can work, a chair not a stool. Stools are dangerous.

 

[Ike Harris]

In mid-Christmas tour, we played at a very well-equipped casino up in Ontario where the stage tech guy provided me with a box at just the right height that he covered with a black cloth and white tape at the upper corners. Worked like a dream. I imagine it wouldn't be too difficult to construct a foldable wooden box with a similar setup. PLace was unbelievable. Had a budget where, for tax purposes, they HAD to spend a particular amount(at retail no less) on music gear for the theatre. All sorts of guitars, basses, amps, drums, etc. I talked to the guy about getting a bass from Arnold or Barrie for the house.

Ike

 

[Flattitude]

Thanks Guys,
A chair has the added advantage of already being at the venue in all likelihood. I imagine it would have to be pretty tall to work.

Maybe building something like a felt-lined box that is exactly the width of my bass's depth that would cradle it, kind of like the box-based bass dollies.

Keep the ideas comin' if you got 'em.

edit: dang. I tried the chair thing and that does work really well, why have I not thought of that before?

 

[Bassist4Life]

A normal chair works out fine. Have you tried it?

Joe

PS. Sorry, I just read your edit.

 

[toman]

How about a keyboard stand? Readily available, adjustable and cheap...

 

[John Sprague]

One bassist I work with on occasion leans his c-bout on his amp. Pretty sturdy for the most part.

 

[Silversorcerer]

Is there such a thing as a double bass stand that holds the bass sideways at about a 45 degree angle, so that you can quickly lean your bass over to switch instruments?

I double on electric and need to switch quickly. Leaning the bass on its side completely takes too long, is awkward, and takes up too much stage space. The newer guitar-style bass stands (with cradles instead on endpin holders) are close to what I want, but again are too wide on stage and also a bit awkward. My ideal would be to have this sideways stand sit between my amp and the drummer on the backline. I saw the Barenaked Ladies a while ago and it sort of looked like their bassist had something like this for his URB.

Any ideas?

I have just such a stand in the advanced prototype stage of development. The advantages over conventional stands are numerous. I'd show you a picture, but I'm considering patenting the thing, it works so well. If you send me the dimensions of your bass with the endpin extended, I'll build you a custom made one. You can take it or refuse it, satisfaction guaranteed or your mon.. (wait! I can't hawkes my wares in public like this....) Seriously PM me if your interest is piqued.

 

[DMcNutt]

I have built a couple of bass cradles for myself and my teacher. Here are two photos.

I simply recline the bass in the supporting arms, where it rests at about a 65 degree angle.

For more info, you can check out my emerging webpage:

DennisMcNutt.com

Any suggestions gratefully received.

 

[Thumpie]

I have built a couple of bass cradles for myself and my teacher. Here are two photos.

I simply recline the bass in the supporting arms, where it rests at about a 65 degree angle.

For more info, you can check out my emerging webpage:

DennisMcNutt.com

Any suggestions gratefully received.

I'm not sure how it would work (photos of a bass on a cradle would be helpful), but the wooden one is beautiful.

 

[DMcNutt]

Thanks for your comments.

Here are two cell phone photos showing the bass reclining on the Cradle.

For more detailed info, including some videos, go to my website:

Dennis McNutt.com

 

[DMcNutt]

I forgot to mention that I have a patent pending on the Bass Cradle.

 

[dbassnut]

A nice sturdy chair can work, a chair not a stool. Stools are dangerous.

Don't use a chair or a stool. It's an accident waiting to happen. Happened to me, broke my basses neck when it fell of the chair.

 

[bejoyous]

Have you tried to contact Jim Creeggan through the BNL agent?

 

[Roger Davis]

End of the drum riser....................................no, on second thoughts!

 

[robobass]

Thanks for your comments.

Here are two cell phone photos showing the bass reclining on the Cradle.

For more detailed info, including some videos, go to my website:

Dennis McNutt.com

That looks really nice. I bet a lot of orchestras would like to get something like that. Orchestral bassists normally either lay the scroll on their stool, top up, or rest the C-bout on a chair. Neither is a good idea. Your device could possibly even save them money on their insurance!

 

[RSBBass]

Can your cradle be used with the endpin extended?

 

[DMcNutt]

Yes, the Cradle works best with the pin in playing position.

I have designed the Cradle to be extremely convenient as well as secure. If interrupted while practicing I simply recline my bass on the cradle. To resume playing I easily tilt it back into position. I play both DB and EB with my band, so the Cradle allows a quick change.

I measured quite a few basses of various sizes with the pin adjusted for players of various heights. I was surprised to discover that the both versions easily accommodate a surprising range of instruments and players.

For example, I am 5'7" tall and have three basses, one 5/8, one 3/4, and one 7/8. They all work well on both the wooden and folding metal versions. My teacher is about 6'2" and his 7/8th bass fits well also.

Here is a link to a photo of my 7/8 bass on the cradle:

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Even my daughter’s smallish cello works on it. Here is a link to a photo:

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The wooden version has an adjustable supporting foot that allows the height of the receiving arms to be varied a couple of inches. This is done by lengthening a nylon belt that controls the angle of the foot. It is held in position by a powerful cam lock.

The folding metal version could easily be made with adjusters on the main supporting legs. So far I haven't found any need for that.

 

[sludgelord3000]

Dennis, are you selling these currently?

 

[DMcNutt]

Not yet. I hope eventually to find a firm that will manufacture and distribute them.