stefBclef Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 You've soundchecked and now its time to drink some free beer. But first you need to find a secure place to put your bass for the next few hours... Obviously, a guitar stand would be the best solution. However, I am thinking about those times when you don't have a proper stand to hand. I once saw someone who had a small piece of rubber, designed to sit on the top of an amp, and it had, jutting out, a nice curved notch to rest your guitar's neck in. I can't seem to find anything like this online, and it wouldn't work for rigs that are taller than the nut. It got me thinking, perhaps there is some clever sneaky way that some clever sneaky bass chatter knows about. Before now, I have been either: -leaning the bass on the amp but leaning it to one side so that it leans (ever so slightly) on the jack - not ideal at all! -at the last gig I actually lay my bass on top of the amp as there was no decent leaning oppurtunity. This was also far from ideal as it could have fallen off quite easily given the contours of the amp top combined with the loud bass heavy music that the DJ was playing and the drummer fiddling with his kit... So, I am looking for tips on how to create a good lean spot for your bass, either on a wall or amp or anything else you're likely to find on stage. OR If anyone can recommend a super small foldaway guitar stand. Many thanks everybody. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 If there are other bands I put my bass back in its case and out of the way of others. If we're the only band I put it on a mini Hercules stand, out of the way of others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ou7shined Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 I stick mine back in it's bag in a safe stop out of the way... maybe behind a stack of amps or in an anti-room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannybuoy Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 (edited) Like this one? [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvAJFmfkh1k[/media] Edited May 28, 2012 by dannybuoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffbassist Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 I always carry a small towel. About half the size of a tea towel to wipe my hands and clean the strings. I feed it through the handle on the side of the cab & tie it round the bass neck. Works great, very secure & no need to carry a stand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andydye Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 markbass do a velcro one that sticks to your cab (if it's carpet covered of course) an dI've seen one that clips onto a table before too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ou7shined Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 [quote name='andydye' timestamp='1338220257' post='1671009'] markbass do a velcro one that sticks to your cab (if it's carpet covered of course) an dI've seen one that clips onto a table before too... [/quote] I have a Markbass one which velcros around your cab handle then around your bass/guitar neck (it doesn't vecro to you cab) - if that's what you mean... I always forget to take it with me though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrTaff Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 They go back in their cases after soundcheck, when we're playing I use the same Hercules stands I use at home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stefBclef Posted May 28, 2012 Author Share Posted May 28, 2012 [quote name='geoffbassist' timestamp='1338219781' post='1671002'] I always carry a small towel. About half the size of a tea towel to wipe my hands and clean the strings. I feed it through the handle on the side of the cab & tie it round the bass neck. Works great, very secure & no need to carry a stand. [/quote] I love it! Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stefBclef Posted May 28, 2012 Author Share Posted May 28, 2012 [quote name='dannybuoy' timestamp='1338219667' post='1670998'] Like this one? [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvAJFmfkh1k[/media] [/quote] Yes thats the exact one! It works so well if the surface is the right height, but I feel the majority of rigs are too tall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andydye Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 [quote name='Ou7shined' timestamp='1338220879' post='1671023'] I have a Markbass one which velcros around your cab handle then around your bass/guitar neck (it doesn't vecro to you cab) - if that's what you mean... I always forget to take it with me though. [/quote] yeah that one, I haven't got one but I've seen them and thought they looked cool, not much use if they're always left at home though...back to square one on the op then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monckyman Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 [quote name='geoffbassist' timestamp='1338219781' post='1671002'] I always carry a small towel. About half the size of a tea towel to wipe my hands and clean the strings. I feed it through the handle on the side of the cab & tie it round the bass neck. Works great, very secure & no need to carry a stand. [/quote] Win, on the grounds that it`s totally Adamsian and I approve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crez5150 Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 I play a status that has two strap buttons on the bottom so it will stand up on it's own if leant agains a wall or amp. However I secure mine so the side handle on my Aggie 112 with a velcro cable tie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BILL POSTERS Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 I lean min against my cab, biggest worry is that the strap button slides across the floor of its not on carpet. Another use for one of the bar towels I seem to collect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffbassist Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 [quote name='stefBclef' timestamp='1338221790' post='1671045'] I love it! Thanks. [/quote] It's such a great system. It sounds a bit dodgy but the towel never loosens off so the bass is really secure. The neck is resting against the loop of the towel so it doesn't get marked. I've been doing it for 8 years full time and never had a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stefBclef Posted May 28, 2012 Author Share Posted May 28, 2012 [quote name='geoffbassist' timestamp='1338225927' post='1671148'] It's such a great system. It sounds a bit dodgy but the towel never loosens off so the bass is really secure. The neck is resting against the loop of the towel so it doesn't get marked. I've been doing it for 8 years full time and never had a problem. [/quote] Yeh it sounds perfect. That's one I can cross of my list of "Gig problems/queries" so thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 What colour towel should I use? Which is better - cotton or acrylic? Is a [i]motif [/i]of blue fishes blowing bubbles acceptable for a covers band? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rOB Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 [quote name='EssentialTension' timestamp='1338219623' post='1670995'] If there are other bands I put my bass back in its case and out of the way of others. If we're the only band I put it on a mini Hercules stand, out of the way of others. [/quote] This. I tend to put my basses behind my amp. Even less likely to get bumped into on a busy stage. The towel idea is great though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PURPOLARIS Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 My mate and guitarist for Hellfire has designed this [url="http://www.axcradle.co.uk/"]http://www.axcradle.co.uk/[/url] and is trying to get it up and running. He uses it everywhere. It's obviously only suitable if you've got a large cab for it to keep your Bass off the floor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monckyman Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 Ax cradle ax cradle right >stares balefully at PF500 sans handle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vsmith1 Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 Though I have not really ever used it, I have a Pub Prop from a magazine subscription years back. I did a quick search and found this.. [url="http://home.btclick.com/briarmill/Pub%20Prop.htm"]http://home.btclick.com/briarmill/Pub%20Prop.htm[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stefBclef Posted May 29, 2012 Author Share Posted May 29, 2012 [quote name='vsmith1' timestamp='1338294929' post='1672233'] Though I have not really ever used it, I have a Pub Prop from a magazine subscription years back. I did a quick search and found this.. [url="http://home.btclick.com/briarmill/Pub%20Prop.htm"]http://home.btclick..../Pub%20Prop.htm[/url] [/quote] That's pretty cool. Although I don't think it would attach to most amps/cabs. Plus I have already handpicked my old teatowel which I will be using to tie my bass to the cabs' side handle thanks to the earlier tip in this thread! If only all problems could be solved that easily! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzz Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 [quote name='MrTaff' timestamp='1338221499' post='1671041'] They go back in their cases after soundcheck, when we're playing I use the same Hercules stands I use at home. [/quote] This ^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisnameistaken Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 [quote name='EssentialTension' timestamp='1338219623' post='1670995'] If there are other bands I put my bass back in its case and out of the way of others. If we're the only band I put it on a mini Hercules stand, out of the way of others.[/quote] I do these things too (although mine's one of those Giraffe mini folding stands). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaydentaku Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 yep. its all about popping it in the case until you are on (unsually somewhere out of the way of the amps and cables and in clear sight of the audience (where you will likely be standing when not playing). I use the little hercules stand when I am on, just incase, but it is usually too cramped for it to be of any use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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