storing your db

[lockpicker1969]

When not in use I stand my db up in the corner of my living room with the spike out. It’s out of the sunlight and I don’t have central heating so I am hoping this would be ok? Will it put pressure on the spike or should I get a stand for it.

[jakenewmanbass]

I'd put the spike away.
But otherwise what you describe is fine

Edited April 8, 2012 by jakenewmanbass

[thisnameistaken]

I leave mine in a corner with the spike out, it's been fine like that for 2 years, but mine's laminate.

[jakenewmanbass]

I'm sure it's fine on the spike, it just raises the centre of gravity thereby increasing the possibility of damage from a fall.

[lockpicker1969]

do you think its worth getting a stand, do any of you guys have a stand?

[geoffbassist]

At home I think carefully leaning upright in a corner or laying on its side is the safest/easiest. If its upright for a while I put the spike in. Also a good idea to keep away from direct sunlight and radiators.

On a gig if it's on the floor look out for people tripping, especially over the extended end pin. Also look out for music stands being knocked onto it and of course radiators.

I'm not so keen on portable stands at home, but it does reduce the risk of people tripping on a gig.

Edited April 9, 2012 by geoffbassist

[fatback]

[quote name='lockpicker1969' timestamp='1333980133' post='1609058']
do you think its worth getting a stand, do any of you guys have a stand?
[/quote]

I love my stand. Sits in the corner and means I don't have to fret about stability every time I put the bass away. I don;t use it at gigs though cos there's rarely enough room.

[thisnameistaken]

[quote name='jakenewmanbass' timestamp='1333977405' post='1609014']
I'm sure it's fine on the spike, it just raises the centre of gravity thereby increasing the possibility of damage from a fall.
[/quote]

Yeah fair point. Mine's in a corner of the dining room where people only go to pick up the double bass, so it's safe enough there. Even the dog won't go near it he leaves the room when I start playing, although perhaps that's down to my intonation I don't know.

[originalfunkbrother]

I didnt want to take chances so I bought a Hercules stand. Figured the stand might be cheaper than getting the bass repaired, worst case scenario.

[Bilbo]

I too have a stand although, as my music room is by default a 'me only' space (no kids and my wife just never goes in there because she has no reason to), it tends to lay on the floor on its side as to put it on the stand, I need to retract the spike which is a hassle. At gigs, it lays on the floor.

[oggiesnr]

I have a stand but haven't used it yet. I admit I tend to leave the spike out so I can grab odd minutes playing in passing.

Steve

[sarah thomas]

On its side with the spike out, ready to grab and play. I may yet get a stand though because now I have a keyboard and my other half is thinking seriously about a drum kit. Or the dining table will have to go ...

[fatback]

[quote name='sarah thomas' timestamp='1334061369' post='1610265']
...Or the dining table will have to go ...
[/quote]

Drum riser, anyone?