TheGreek Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Wouldn't the moisture content of the room have a greater effect than the bass being hung?? Too close to a radiator/window?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowlandtrees Posted February 4, 2014 Author Share Posted February 4, 2014 Its internal wall. Room gets cold and damp but all my gear is there without probs. Maybe the strings ...they are quite heavy but have been on for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skej21 Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 [quote name='Roland Rock' timestamp='1391336706' post='2355809'] I've actually thought of this with my Hercules grabby-neck-hanging stands. The neck grabber doesn't rotate to ensure a proper vertical hang, and with both my headstocks being offset, I didn't like this. I unscrewed the grabber and then drilled and screwed into place at the correct angle. I think most wall hangers are the rotating type though. [/quote] I have the Hercules ones and they swivel to fit off set headstocks. You just have to pull the clasp towards you and it clicks into a new position that allows the swivel motion. Never had any problems with any bass neck since hanging them. I think the OP must have just been unlucky... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Rock Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 (edited) [quote name='skej21' timestamp='1391550476' post='2358570'] I have the Hercules ones and they swivel to fit off set headstocks. You just have to pull the clasp towards you and it clicks into a new position that allows the swivel motion. Never had any problems with any bass neck since hanging them. I think the OP must have just been unlucky... [/quote] :-D That'll teach me to not read the instructions! Will try that later, thanks Edit just tried it, and the clasp does not move forwards or backwards. It's this one: http://www.herculesstands.co.uk/product/85317/GS412B/Floor_Stands/Auto_Grab_guitar_stand_with_foldable_backrest Perhaps you're talking about the wall hanging ones? Edited February 4, 2014 by Roland Rock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolo Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 If all else fails, contact a Ernie Ball MM dealer, they may be able to sort something with the import co. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny B Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 Bumping this thread - can anyone especially recommend one make of hanger over another? Or any to stay away from? I see one of the Hercules ones (on Amazon) has a load limit of 7kg / 15.4 lb, which is P-bass territory isn't it? Unfortunately, not all models have a load limit stated. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 (edited) [URL=http://s997.photobucket.com/user/stingraypete/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-07/20140713_212403_zpsgov7zhdp.jpg.html][IMG]http://i997.photobucket.com/albums/af100/stingraypete/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-07/20140713_212403_zpsgov7zhdp.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Gratuitous ebmm stuff on hangers.....just the cheap hangers off ebay and that black Ray 5 is quite heavy! Edited July 23, 2014 by stingrayPete1977 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny B Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 Thanks for that - they look great, and I see how you got your name! Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 The four string one isnt mine actually, that would just be silly, lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassTractor Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 ... and thanks for the inspiration. I now know what to say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny B Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 [quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1406139391' post='2508726'] The four string one isnt mine actually, that would just be silly, lol [/quote] Shouldn't you be 5tingray then...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Rock Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 [quote name='Lenny B' timestamp='1406137056' post='2508695'] Bumping this thread - can anyone especially recommend one make of hanger over another? Or any to stay away from? I see one of the Hercules ones (on Amazon) has a load limit of 7kg / 15.4 lb, which is P-bass territory isn't it? Unfortunately, not all models have a load limit stated. Thanks [/quote] Interesting about load limits. I would have thought that the fixings used, and the wall that you're fixing it to would be the main variables. I'd be nervous about plasterboard unless you can drive some nice big screws straight into the stud. I've heard of the odd late '70s P getting towards 15lbs, but from reading various threads on the subject, the vast majority of Ps are under 10lbs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhysP Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 [quote name='Roland Rock' timestamp='1406182943' post='2509037'] Interesting about load limits. I would have thought that the fixings used, and the wall that you're fixing it to would be the main variables. [/quote] The Hercules hanger holding my precision decided to detach itself from the wall suddenly last night, damaging the bass as it smashed into the floor. That was fixed into brick with screws & plugs - f*** knows how it came away. Won't be using wall hangers anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 [quote name='Lenny B' timestamp='1406155415' post='2508960'] Shouldn't you be 5tingray then...? [/quote] Well I only had one stingray 4 when I joined bass chat! I agree they are only going to be as strong as the wall behind, even then some people can't knock a nail in can they, I'm an electrician but I often have to re fix curtain poles for useless husbands that have put tiny yellow rawl plugs to hold up full length heavy curtains! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Rock Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 [quote name='RhysP' timestamp='1406185320' post='2509050'] The Hercules hanger holding my precision decided to detach itself from the wall suddenly last night, damaging the bass as it smashed into the floor. That was fixed into brick with screws & plugs - f*** knows how it came away. Won't be using wall hangers anymore. [/quote] sh*t, that's worrying! Hope the damage isn't too bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 [quote name='RhysP' timestamp='1406185320' post='2509050'] The Hercules hanger holding my precision decided to detach itself from the wall suddenly last night, damaging the bass as it smashed into the floor. That was fixed into brick with screws & plugs - f*** knows how it came away. Won't be using wall hangers anymore. [/quote] Off to check my fixings now Hope your bass is ok and not too seriously dinged. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny B Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 [quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1406185394' post='2509051'] I agree they are only going to be as strong as the wall behind, even then some people can't knock a nail in can they, I'm an electrician but I often have to re fix curtain poles for useless husbands that have put tiny yellow rawl plugs to hold up full length heavy curtains! [/quote] You been round my house? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny B Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 [quote name='RhysP' timestamp='1406185320' post='2509050'] The Hercules hanger holding my precision decided to detach itself from the wall suddenly last night, damaging the bass as it smashed into the floor. That was fixed into brick with screws & plugs - f*** knows how it came away. Won't be using wall hangers anymore. [/quote] Oh wow - sorry to hear that. StringsDirect recommended a Hercules one, but suggested using heavier screws and plugs than supplied... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiOgon Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 [quote name='lowlandtrees' timestamp='1391550186' post='2358563'] Its internal wall.[size=5][i][b] Room gets cold and damp[/b][/i][/size] but all my gear is there without probs. Maybe the strings ...they are quite heavy but have been on for a while. [/quote]There's your problem more than anything else! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 (edited) [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1391343869' post='2355945'] Good idea... now what's the best place to get heavy nuts..? Ibiza..? [/quote] Good place to get empty nuts I believe I use the grabby Hercules ones with wooden mounts. The wall is thermobloc as it's internal and so I just used very long screws (7cm or so) driven straight into the wall using a power screwdriver so they're tight. They're not shifting and the hangers are easily strong enough for the items you see in my sig Edited July 24, 2014 by Geek99 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassmayhem Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 I've never had problems with a bass neck due to hanging. Most likely the neck itself is the problem, not the hanging. A neck warping that easy sounds like a bad neck... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 Didn't someone suggest hanging [color=#505050][font=Arial, Helmet, Freesans, sans-serif][size=4] [/size][/font][/color][color=#505050][font=Arial, Helmet, Freesans, sans-serif][size=4]Esther McVey? Or did I dream it? Either way it would be very wrong. [/size][/font][/color] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1406198268' post='2509200'] Didn't someone suggest hanging [color=#505050][font=Arial, Helmet, Freesans, sans-serif][size=4] [/size][/font][/color][color=#505050][font=Arial, Helmet, Freesans, sans-serif][size=4]Esther McVey? Or did I dream it? Either way it would be very wrong. [/size][/font][/color] [/quote] Yes it would - I have a few tasks in mind for her to achieve first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 [quote name='Geek99' timestamp='1406198910' post='2509206'] Yes it would - I have a few tasks in mind for her to achieve first [/quote] Well if they prevent her from doing her 'job' then I'm all for it. Eww. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhysP Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 [quote name='Lenny B' timestamp='1406190164' post='2509096'] Oh wow - sorry to hear that. StringsDirect recommended a Hercules one, but suggested using heavier screws and plugs than supplied... [/quote] I used much heavier screws & plugs than the one supplied, which I wouldn't have trusted to hold a decent sized feather let alone a bass guitar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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