Musicman20 Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 There appears to be two! One with a back rest and one without! They seem to be virtually the same price. Which one is more suitable for a bassist? 412B or 414B? Ive had a few stands in the past so i want to make sure this one is right! Cheers x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hubrad Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 We sell both of these.. both excellent but my personal feeling is definitely toward the 414. It just kinda [u]looks[/u] more stable in use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted March 16, 2009 Author Share Posted March 16, 2009 So its better not to have the backrest bit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hubrad Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 On the one without backrest, the body rests against both front legs, this bit being padded. Hence the bass is held at three points - seems more stable to me, but both are really good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hubrad Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 If you're anywhere near M62, the shop where I work is at Cleckheaton, 1 mile from Jn.26. We have both in at the mo so you can try them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deep Thought Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 I recently got the non-backrest one. Delighted with it-very light and compact, and perfectly stable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemmywinks Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 I've got the non-backrest version, it's very stable (the best stand i've had by far). I have used the other type and that was good too, but there's no need for the rest. The clamp mechanism broke on mine but it still holds my bass tight (one arm stays shut) It's also the only stand i've had that held my dear departed RD Artist so will work with TBirds and pointy basses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted March 17, 2009 Author Share Posted March 17, 2009 Cool cheers chaps! Looks like thats what ill be getting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Telebass Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 I use a GS 415B and it is excellent, although the folding head is secured by an allen grub screw that does tend to slacken off a bit. Doesn't make it unsafe, just loose-fitting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clockworkwar Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 I use a grabber one, it's great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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