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I'm looking for a compact stand that I can use at gigs, something that doesn't take up much floor space and folds up pretty small. I have a Hercules hanger stand which is great, but it's quite big and doesn't fold up very small. Ideally I'd use a Markbass keeper strap, but the handle on my cab is in line with the neck joint on my bass so can't use one.

Drew at GBBL recommended the Cooperstand duro pro, but they look like a bass would lean really far back on one.

All thoughts and suggestions welcome :D

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I have seen a thing like the top of a regular stand that is strapped to the cab but I can't find it now

Like this but it straps on (!) So no damage to the cab
http://www.bax-shop.co.uk/guitar-wall-mount/planet-waves-pw-gd-01-guitar-dock

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[quote name='neepheid' timestamp='1454064827' post='2965915']
I use one of these: [url="http://www.herculesstands.co.uk/p/mini-electric-guitar-stand?pp=24"]http://www.herculess...tar-stand?pp=24[/url]

Someone will be along shortly to tell you what a bad idea that is and how often your bass will fall over.
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That's a really bad idea. Your bass will fall over if you so much as stare hard at it.

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[quote name='JapanAxe' timestamp='1454069325' post='2966019']
That's a really bad idea. Your bass will fall over if you so much as stare hard at it.
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I know, along with the spontaneous headstock detachment problem inherent in the designs of my preferred brand of bass, I'm a real gamblin' man ;)

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[quote name='neepheid' timestamp='1454064827' post='2965915']
I use one of these: http://www.herculesstands.co.uk/p/mini-electric-guitar-stand?pp=24

Someone will be along shortly to tell you what a bad idea that is and how often your bass will fall over.
[/quote]

Same here. Works for me.

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Just got an email from Strings Direct and noticed [url="http://www.stringsdirect.co.uk/accessories-c2/stands-and-hangers-c70/single-guitar-stands-c463/athletic-stands-athletic-a-frame-compact-guitar-stand-with-neck-support-git-6u-for-electric-or-acoustic-guitars-p10610?utm_source=NEW-Athletic-Stands&utm_medium=email&utm_term&utm_campaign=%5B2016-01-29%5D+%5B107%5D+%5BNEW%3A-Athletic-Stands%5D"]this[/url], which folds as small as an A-frame but supports the neck:

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[quote name='JapanAxe' timestamp='1454074032' post='2966134']
Just got an email from Strings Direct and noticed [url="http://www.stringsdirect.co.uk/accessories-c2/stands-and-hangers-c70/single-guitar-stands-c463/athletic-stands-athletic-a-frame-compact-guitar-stand-with-neck-support-git-6u-for-electric-or-acoustic-guitars-p10610?utm_source=NEW-Athletic-Stands&utm_medium=email&utm_term&utm_campaign=%5B2016-01-29%5D+%5B107%5D+%5BNEW%3A-Athletic-Stands%5D"]this[/url], which folds as small as an A-frame but supports the neck:


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That looks pretty interesting, might be some potential there.

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[quote name='Guinness21' timestamp='1454061379' post='2965845']
Ideally I'd use a Markbass keeper strap, but the handle on my cab is in line with the neck joint on my bass so can't use one.
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This works for me - [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/360864071366?adgroupid=13585920426&hlpht=true&hlpv=2&rlsatarget=pla-131843261346&adtype=pla&ff3=1&lpid=122&poi=&ul_noapp=true&limghlpsr=true&googleloc=9045114&device=c&chn=ps&campaignid=207297426&crdt=0&ff12=67&ff11=ICEP3.0.0-L&ff14=122&viphx=1&ops=true&ff13=80"]Planet Waves Guitar Dock[/url]

I do worry that I'm entrusting the safety of my bass to a piece of plastic, but I'm careful and no accidents yet. I have a BF 2 x 12 so its an easy attachment to the ports on the front, and unlike the MB keeper strap, I think this can be attached to lots more things. As well as my cab, I have attached it to tables, speaker stands, bass drum etc etc...
:D

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[quote name='dustandbarley' timestamp='1454081721' post='2966291']
This works for me - [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/360864071366?adgroupid=13585920426&hlpht=true&hlpv=2&rlsatarget=pla-131843261346&adtype=pla&ff3=1&lpid=122&poi=&ul_noapp=true&limghlpsr=true&googleloc=9045114&device=c&chn=ps&campaignid=207297426&crdt=0&ff12=67&ff11=ICEP3.0.0-L&ff14=122&viphx=1&ops=true&ff13=80"]Planet Waves Guitar Dock[/url]

I do worry that I'm entrusting the safety of my bass to a piece of plastic, but I'm careful and no accidents yet. I have a BF 2 x 12 so its an easy attachment to the ports on the front, and unlike the MB keeper strap, I think this can be attached to lots more things. As well as my cab, I have attached it to tables, speaker stands, bass drum etc etc...
:D
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Thanks for the heads up, that looks interesting and might work a treat!

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[quote name='neepheid' timestamp='1454064827' post='2965915']
I use one of these: [url="http://www.herculesstands.co.uk/p/mini-electric-guitar-stand?pp=24"]http://www.herculess...tar-stand?pp=24[/url]

Someone will be along shortly to tell you what a bad idea that is and how often your bass will fall over.
[/quote]

I've got one. It's fine for a symmetrical-bodied guitar at home. But I wouldn't trust on stage and never anywhere with a bass on it. The centre of gravity is just too high for it to be stable.

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[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1454101009' post='2966546']
I've got one. It's fine for a symmetrical-bodied guitar at home. But I wouldn't trust on stage and never anywhere with a bass on it. The centre of gravity is just too high for it to be stable.
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That's why I won't be touching one.

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[quote name='JapanAxe' timestamp='1454074032' post='2966134']
Just got an email from Strings Direct and noticed [url="http://www.stringsdirect.co.uk/accessories-c2/stands-and-hangers-c70/single-guitar-stands-c463/athletic-stands-athletic-a-frame-compact-guitar-stand-with-neck-support-git-6u-for-electric-or-acoustic-guitars-p10610?utm_source=NEW-Athletic-Stands&utm_medium=email&utm_term&utm_campaign=%5B2016-01-29%5D+%5B107%5D+%5BNEW%3A-Athletic-Stands%5D"]this[/url], which folds as small as an A-frame but supports the neck:


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I use an identical one at home but never for gigs. Not because I don't trust the stand but because I don't usually trust people at gigs enough to leave my bass unattended on stage. If it's not over my shoulder, it's in a hard case!

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[quote name='neepheid' timestamp='1454064827' post='2965915']
I use one of these: [url="http://www.herculesstands.co.uk/p/mini-electric-guitar-stand?pp=24"]http://www.herculess...tar-stand?pp=24[/url]

Someone will be along shortly to tell you what a bad idea that is and how often your bass will fall over.
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I've used those and never had a problem with a symmetrically bodied bass. No good at all for an offset body though.

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[quote name='EssentialTension' timestamp='1454106772' post='2966626']
I've used those and never had a problem with a symmetrically bodied bass. No good at all for an offset body though.
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Your fall/calamity free experience is as invalid as mine ;)

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Hope it works out for you... Just thinking, do you think this will work with your cab? Just that IMO its nice to bring the thing you will attach it to along to the gig (i.e. your cab) as sometimes there just isn't a suitably stable protrudence handy. After my cab, I have had success with the bass drum, drummer willing.

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[quote name='Guinness21' timestamp='1454061379' post='2965845']
I'm looking for a compact stand that I can use at gigs, something that doesn't take up much floor space and folds up pretty small. I have a Hercules hanger stand which is great, but it's quite big and doesn't fold up very small.
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I use the Hercules hanger. If I'm on a stage where there isn't room for that I'll put the bass in the gig bag between sets.

I reckon leaving the bass out in anywhere that small is going to get it damaged pretty quickly.

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[quote name='dustandbarley' timestamp='1454152229' post='2966935']
Hope it works out for you... Just thinking, do you think this will work with your cab? Just that IMO its nice to bring the thing you will attach it to along to the gig (i.e. your cab) as sometimes there just isn't a suitably stable protrudence handy. After my cab, I have had success with the bass drum, drummer willing.
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Looking at it I'm not sure it will, there isn't really a lip on my cabinet. Annoyingly there aren't many pictures of the back of the dock so I can't know 100%.

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[quote name='Guinness21' timestamp='1454258298' post='2967922']
...there isn't really a lip on my cabinet. [/quote] Yes, you will need a[url="https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/4894275/2016%2001%20Guitar%20Dock%202.jpg"] lip on your cabinet[/url], or a gap of about 5 mm between the grill / cloth and the cabinet edge to wiggle in one of the [url="https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/4894275/2016%2001%20Giutar%20dock%201.jpg"]docks 'jaws'[/url]
What cab is it you have?

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I have a Bergantino CN212, don't think I have a lip I could use for this. Now I'm considering this - [url="http://www.guitarholder.com/"]http://www.guitarholder.com/[/url]

It's a foam holder, and attaches to a cabinet with a velcro strip. I've emailed them asking how the velcro attaches to the cabinet.

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