Greg.Bassman Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 Hey. Here again to pick your brains! Looking to buy a tilt back amp stand to hold an Ashdown ABM 410 bass cab (H x W x D mm 661 x 610 x 420). I’ve tried having a look myself, but can’t seem to find any that will cater for the size and weight of a bass cab. Anybody out there who could recommend any from personal use? All info is appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 Can't recommend it from personal use, but I've been looking at the [url="http://www.standback.net/"]Standback[/url] recently. Takes 100lbs apparently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg.Bassman Posted February 18, 2014 Author Share Posted February 18, 2014 Mmm, certainly looks interesting Thanks Musky, cheers for the feedback mate! Anybody else? All info is appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratman Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 I used a Standback for years and they're great. If I remember rightly, they say it'll easily support a 4x12 so it should do the job for you just fine. First impressions are that it doesn't look that strong, but don't be fooled, they really are. Mine still looks as good as the day I got it. And they fold up flat and will easily fit into a bag or the back of a rack case. I got mine to improve my stage monitoring with my old single 1x15 cab set up, and it did the job brilliantly. Instead of the backs of my legs getting all the bass, once the cab was tilted I could hear everything. But, if you have a separate head you won't be able to put it on the cab as it'll slide off. I had to stand my flightcased amp on it's side next to the cab. No big deal for me, it still did the job just fine. I don't use my Standback any more but I'll always keep it, just in case the need arises. A great accessory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg.Bassman Posted February 23, 2014 Author Share Posted February 23, 2014 Awesome! Thank you ratman, appreciate the feedback! I will most defo look into the standback then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratman Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 no worries Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBunny Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 Careful with a Standback. I got one and it wouldn't work with a 1x12. A lot of Bass Cabs are too deep or not high enough and it won't tilt back. I did contact the people who make Standback and they were aware of the issue as it was designed primarily for Guitar Amps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beer of the Bass Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 (edited) I use a Standback with my guitar combo, but I've never tried it with a larger bass cab. As mentioned, I could imagine some deeper cabs might have the centre of gravity too far forward to be stable when tilted at that angle and might need supporting from underneath rather than behind. Also, while it's solid once assembled correctly with the cab, it doesn't take well to being shoved around as often happens while setting up on the kind of stages I play. There have been times that sound guys have moved my amp a few inches, not checked that the Standback is in the proper position and left it unstable and wobbly. Edited November 4, 2014 by Beer of the Bass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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