amillar Posted December 18, 2017 Posted December 18, 2017 Hi, One pain I've found with the NXT is that the clamp screw that set the tripod stand height is weak (I've had to replace it twice), and when tightened enough to hold the stand eventually starts crushing the support tube, so that the upper part of the stand starts not sliding down it. A very cheap solution that seems to be working really well - better than the original clamp - is a pair of "30mm barbell clamps" (designed for weight lifters), one fitted above and one below the sliding part of the tripod legs. These are the ones I bought for £7.99 a pair: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B06XGVXLVX/ref=pe_3187911_185740111_TE_item I just leave the bottom one clamped in place, and release the top one when I want to collapse the stand. Wish I'd done it before the tube got crushed...that was a pain to sort out! Hope others find this helpful, Cheers, Andy 1 Quote
fleabag Posted December 30, 2017 Posted December 30, 2017 Is your stand similar to mine ? I dont think this comes standard with the NXT, but it was included in the sale by the previous owner Mine seems well sturdy Quote
amillar Posted January 2, 2018 Author Posted January 2, 2018 Hi, No, that's the better stand! They make two versions (as far as I can tell) depending how much you pay for your bass... Cheers, Andy Quote
fleabag Posted January 2, 2018 Posted January 2, 2018 Aha I got lucky, as it came with the bass, along with the original spike type. Mark at BD told me the previous owner paid about £130 for the stand. Blimey !! Quote
Marc S Posted January 2, 2018 Posted January 2, 2018 That looks like a nice, sturdy stand. Looks like it would be fairly unobtrusive / unobstructive, when playing too Quote
fleabag Posted January 2, 2018 Posted January 2, 2018 Indeed Marc. Doesnt get in the way at all , but its no featherweight, like my wallet 1 Quote
amillar Posted January 6, 2018 Author Posted January 6, 2018 (edited) Here's the other type of stand with my "fix", and a close up of the clamps in the up and folded position. Also a photo of where I had to drill and fit roll pins to the top bracket to stop it wobbling! Hopefully there's nothing left to fall apart on this now... Edited January 6, 2018 by amillar Quote
Raslee Posted January 6, 2018 Posted January 6, 2018 Nice one Andy, just put my order in. My stand (the older type) is in a real hideous state...looks like the clamps may resolve my problems. 1 Quote
Huge Hands Posted January 6, 2018 Posted January 6, 2018 I had to buy a new stand when I accidentally left mine at a gig and the bar owner couldn't find it. I was very expensive - around the £130 mark delivered IIRC (that matches the previous poster). Give him his due, the bar owner called a few weeks later when he found it, so I now have two. After reading this, methinks it's good to have a spare.... Quote
DBerriff Posted January 7, 2018 Posted January 7, 2018 Thanks Andy. At that price I will order a pair. I have not had any problems with my basic stand apart from a bolt working loose, but better safe than sorry. Quote
amillar Posted January 7, 2018 Author Posted January 7, 2018 Glad to be of help If these clamps can survive my son's playing (once he gets infected by the spirit of jazz things tend to get a bit lively) they'll survive anything! And of course really quick to set up/down. Cheers, Andy Quote
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