Double Bass Upright Bass Stands

[wojiboji]

Hello double bass enthusiasts:

Looking for suggestion on a reliable and very good bass stand. Any input and previous discussion is highly discussion is highly appreciated.

 

[standupbassman]

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this stand is pretty good. Most of my friends have one of these. It's solid. It folds up pretty small. Not too expensive.

 

[eerbrev]

I made one with my dad. Requires no screws, comes apart so I can travel with it. I wouldn't recommend it for a high traffic/children area, as it has no neck support, but for my domicile it works very well, and is very stable.

cheers,

Eerbrev

 

[Paul Warburton]

Jeeze....do a TB search. We've had 3,002 threads on DB stands including some pretty nice home made stuff.
Most players, including myself, prefer a corner or the floor for our basses.

 

[drurb]

While I use a sturdy stand backed into a corner, gotta agree with PW about not going back through this again. Hey, wojiboji, no offense intended, but how 'bout using the search function first? You may want to also avoid starting new threads on the following topics:

1) What is the best bass for under $2000?
2) What are the best strings for jazz?
3) How can I tell if a bass is carved?
4) What's the best pickup?
5) What's the best amp (should I use a pre-amp)?
6) Do basses really open up? How 'bout ply basses?
7) Do I need to humidify? Are damp-its good?
8) Should I/how do I clean my bass and/or strings and/or fingerboard?
9) How high should my strings be? Do adjusters change the sound?

 

[reedo35]

Maybe there should be a training thread on how to use the search function.

 

[Greg Clinkingbeard]

.......We've had 3,002 threads on DB stands .........

Per year. Be patient Paul. It's just noobs tugging your pant leg asking, 'hey mister, can you help me'?

 

[Zerofox Kitsune]

I've got this Ingles Bass/Cello Stand and it's doing a pretty great job holding my bass.

 

[KUNGfuSHERIFF]

Same here. The rubber coating where the bass rests is hostile to old plywood. It was an anniversary gift so I can't really complain.

 

[wdnewman]

+1 for the Ingles. I have had really good luck with mine.

 

[Michael Eisenman]

Maybe there should be a training thread on how to use the search function.

...or this.

 

[bassphase]

I don't like the Engles stand. The cheapo soft foam on the arms of the cradle wears out in a couple months. You will have replace it with something tougher. I used rubber fuel line. It won't hold a large bass like my Golia. The weld seams are very sketchy and one of my stands has already broken after about 2 years. Fortunately, I discovered the ready to break off cradle arm before it dropped my bass.


bob

 

[drurb]

See post #10, or go here. Something not covered in those threads? Then please post new thoughts.

 

[bribass]

I don't like the Engles stand. The cheapo soft foam on the arms of the cradle wears out in a couple months. You will have replace it with something tougher. I used rubber fuel line. It won't hold a large bass like my Golia. The weld seams are very sketchy and one of my stands has already broken after about 2 years. Fortunately, I discovered the ready to break off cradle arm before it dropped my bass.


bob

You can't use the Ingles that way. Those arms are not for supporting the entire weight of the bass.

Leave the peg out as you would normally then adjust the arms up the the lower bout to where they are just cradling the bass and not supporting its' weight completely. The end pin takes up the rest of the weight and along w/ the upper arm holding the neck the bass rests quite securely.

 

[drurb]

Yup, see here. Gotta love that search function. I give up.

 

[Paul Barsic]

@drurb: You know it's not over until a bass guitar player suggests a guitar wall hanger.

 

[drurb]

@drurb: You know it's not over until a bass guitar player suggests a guitar wall hanger.

 

[Eric Swanson]

But will it fit into a Prius?

 

[drurb]

But will it fit into a Prius?

 

[bassphase]

So what's the point of designing a bass stand that won't support the weight of the bass? That foam is practically pre disintegrated and the seams on the arms aren't as secure as the average soup can.

If you don't use your brakes the pads will last longer too....

bob

You can't use the Ingles that way. Those arms are not for supporting the entire weight of the bass.

Leave the peg out as you would normally then adjust the arms up the the lower bout to where they are just cradling the bass and not supporting its' weight completely. The end pin takes up the rest of the weight and along w/ the upper arm holding the neck the bass rests quite securely.