ambient Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 Anyone use one ? They look great, and get some really good reviews. I'm looking for a lightweight collapsible stand for gigs. [url="http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00TYHM0DA?psc=1"]http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00TYHM0DA?psc=1[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykesbass Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 (edited) Can't tell without seeing one for real, as they don't look that robust from the pictures. These ones [url="http://www.amazon.co.uk/HERCULES-STANDS-ELECTRIC-Guitars-accessories/dp/B000NHB9BE/ref=sr_1_4?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1452844610&sr=1-4&keywords=hercules+guitar+stand"]http://www.amazon.co.uk/HERCULES-STANDS-ELECTRIC-Guitars-accessories/dp/B000NHB9BE/ref=sr_1_4?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1452844610&sr=1-4&keywords=hercules+guitar+stand[/url] are pretty solid and fold up to very little. Edited January 15, 2016 by Mykesbass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambient Posted January 14, 2016 Author Share Posted January 14, 2016 I was originally looking at the Hercules Mini. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 (edited) IIRC, Number6 bought one and found it flimsy and not fit for purpose. I've had a Hercules Mini, but the bass is held at too shallow an angle and thus takes up too much stage room, which defeats the object of a small-footprint stand. I'd buy a bog-standard generic folding A-frame type stand. Not too much of a pain to carry but will hold your bass securely and is relatively compact. Can be got for less than a tenner. [url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/millenium_gs2001e.htm?sid=4cddfa951f45096fbe45103a0771e121"]http://www.thomann.d...e45103a0771e121[/url] Problem is, you can't beat physics. A small stand is likely to be less secure than a larger one. Edited January 15, 2016 by discreet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambient Posted January 15, 2016 Author Share Posted January 15, 2016 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1452815850' post='2953854'] IIRC, Number6 bought one and found it flimsy and not fit for purpose. I've had a Hercules Mini, but the bass is held at too shallow an angle and thus takes up too much stage room, which defeats the object of a small-footprint stand. I'd buy a bog-standard generic folding A-frame type stand. Not too much of a pain to carry but will hold your bass securely and is relatively compact. Can be got for less than a tenner. [url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/millenium_gs2001e.htm?sid=4cddfa951f45096fbe45103a0771e121"]http://www.thomann.d...e45103a0771e121[/url] Problem is, you can't beat physics. A small stand is likely to be less secure than a larger one. [/quote] Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 (edited) [quote name='ambient' timestamp='1452812537' post='2953831'] I was originally looking at the Hercules Mini. [/quote] I have 2 Hercules on stage at all times. They're built well and are really secure. My Gibson Thunderbird and some of my other basses wouldn't even fit in the stage legend. That stand looks like it would be cool at home. It certainly doesn't look like it would offer much security at bar or pub gigs where other forces will come into play. Like blind drunk punters. Blue Edited January 15, 2016 by blue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bassman7755 Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 I use a hercules, yes it does lean back a fair but my radical and inventive solution to that is to ... turn it sideways if I'm pushed for space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinny Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 (edited) [quote name='Mykesbass' timestamp='1452810816' post='2953813'] These ones [url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UapIuZeKi98"]https://www.youtube....h?v=UapIuZeKi98[/url] are pretty solid and fold up to very little. [/quote] You take a sofa to gigs? Bet you're popular! Edited January 15, 2016 by Vinny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykesbass Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 (edited) [quote name='Vinny' timestamp='1452841692' post='2953908'] You take a sofa to gigs? Bet you're popular! [/quote] That is so weird, I'm positive I posted a link to Amazon for the Hercules Mini!! In fact if you look at post #3 Hiram seems to know what I was talking about, so no idea how that link got there. Ah, technology in the hands of a Luddite, got to love it Edited January 15, 2016 by Mykesbass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 I've got a Hercules Mini Stand, and like all these small stands it's fine for a guitar with a symmetrical body at home. Anything else anywhere else goes on something much more substantial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheddatom Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 my mate uses the stage legend one for his acoustic guitar and we've never had a problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 [quote name='cheddatom' timestamp='1452864358' post='2954206'] my mate uses the stage legend one for his acoustic guitar and we've never had a problem [/quote] A small lightweight instrument that on the stand presents a low centre of gravity. The symmetrical body coupled with a deeper body depth means that it will sit securely on the stand and not lean back. Probably one of the few instruments that can safely use this type of stand in the gig situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheddatom Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 you're probably right! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiOgon Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 [quote name='ambient' timestamp='1452810619' post='2953809'] Anyone use one ? They look great, and get some really good reviews. I'm looking for a lightweight collapsible stand for gigs. [url="http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00TYHM0DA?psc=1"]http://www.amazon.co...00TYHM0DA?psc=1[/url] [/quote]Only good for symetrical base bass, any offset & it's NFG, so OK for P or Ray certainly not for Jazz or T'bird I use a couple of the Fender folding which are neat but same as above; https://www.dropbox.com/s/qg0g1a8sava7skl/fender-2.jpg?dl=0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykesbass Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 [quote name='hiram.k.hackenbacker' timestamp='1452872514' post='2954330'] Even weirder....when I clicked your link, it took me to the stand you mentioned! [/quote] You don't know how pleased I am to see you confirm that! Thought I was being even less competent than I thought! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnm93 Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 Hercules every time for me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number6 Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 (edited) [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1452815850' post='2953854'] IIRC, Number6 bought one and found it flimsy and not fit for purpose. I've had a Hercules Mini, but the bass is held at too shallow an angle and thus takes up too much stage room, which defeats the object of a small-footprint stand. I'd buy a bog-standard generic folding A-frame type stand. Not too much of a pain to carry but will hold your bass securely and is relatively compact. Can be got for less than a tenner. [url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/millenium_gs2001e.htm?sid=4cddfa951f45096fbe45103a0771e121"]http://www.thomann.d...e45103a0771e121[/url] Problem is, you can't beat physics. A small stand is likely to be less secure than a larger one. [/quote] These are basically ideal for P shape bodies at home or as a stage stand. Mine has done okay but they are no good at all if the shape of the bass is in anyway not symetrical. Edited January 15, 2016 by Number6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cato Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 [quote name='Number6' timestamp='1452898569' post='2954669'] These are basically ideal for P shape bodies at home or as a stage stand. Mine has done okay but they are no good at all if the shape of the bass is in anyway not symetrical. [/quote] Any recommendations for a decent, cheapish, stand for a jazz bass? I've had a couple of near misses recently, left the bass propped up against the side of the sofa, only to hear the thud of the headstock hitting the wall a couple of minutes later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratman Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 I've got a couple of these, they're fine for my Ps. They are well made and strong. Definitely not flimsy at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambient Posted January 15, 2016 Author Share Posted January 15, 2016 [quote name='Cato' timestamp='1452900805' post='2954694'] Any recommendations for a decent, cheapish, stand for a jazz bass? I've had a couple of near misses recently, left the bass propped up against the side of the sofa, only to hear the thud of the headstock hitting the wall a couple of minutes later. [/quote] I use one of these - [url="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0002BG2DQ?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage"]http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0002BG2DQ?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage[/url] They're very well made, and will suit and shape guitar or bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanAxe Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 I understand the OP's need to de-bulk his gigging setup as much as possible to take on public transport. Unless I am also singing (in which case I need another box of bits and a mic stand), I can get all my kit from car to venue in one go. The one thing I have never been able to further downsize is my Hercules stand, which supports the bass from the headstock. I have a lightweight A-frame stand, but I just don't trust it to keep my bass from getting knocked over on stage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 (edited) [quote name='Number6' timestamp='1452898569' post='2954669'] These are basically ideal for P shape bodies at home or as a stage stand. Mine has done okay but they are no good at all if the shape of the bass is in anyway not symetrical. [/quote] Obviously I haven't recalled correctly! I wonder who it was then? It was somebody who sent theirs back. Edited January 16, 2016 by discreet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambient Posted January 15, 2016 Author Share Posted January 15, 2016 [quote name='JapanAxe' timestamp='1452901561' post='2954702'] I understand the OP's need to de-bulk his gigging setup as much as possible to take on public transport. Unless I am also singing (in which case I need another box of bits and a mic stand), I can get all my kit from car to venue in one go. The one thing I have never been able to further downsize is my Hercules stand, which supports the bass from the headstock. I have a lightweight A-frame stand, but I just don't trust it to keep my bass from getting knocked over on stage. [/quote] You're correct with my wanting to downsize the stand for travelling. At home I use this, which is great - [url="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0002BG2DQ?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage"]http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0002BG2DQ?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 [quote name='Number6' timestamp='1452898569' post='2954669'] These are basically ideal for P shape bodies at home or as a stage stand. Mine has done okay but they are no good at all if the shape of the bass is in anyway not symetrical. [/quote] Like the Gibson Thunderbird. Blue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number6 Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 [quote name='Cato' timestamp='1452900805' post='2954694'] Any recommendations for a decent, cheapish, stand for a jazz bass? I've had a couple of near misses recently, left the bass propped up against the side of the sofa, only to hear the thud of the headstock hitting the wall a couple of minutes later. [/quote] My Jazz is on an Argos special stand. Does the job and folds ups. Not the smallest but only cheapy and quite steady. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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