Adding an aftermarket tilt back prop-stand

[sammys]

Hi all,

I want to add a fold out/flip out/kick back/tilt back prop stand underneath my TC Electronic BG250 amp. Here's what I mean, on my tiny guitar amp.

I'm thinking of screwing in one spring loaded handle like this:

Has anyone else tried this? Am I on the right track or is there something I haven't considered?

Cheers

[Dan Dare]

Good idea. It should work. It would be handy if the handle you choose goes a little past vertical so it won't close if you brush against the amp.

[Mottlefeeder]

I've had mixed results depending on the design of the cab. Some need to be tilted back, with support under the front, but others need support at the back if they are tilted back far enough to be useful.

I also had one that was back- supported, and worked fine on the flat, but tipped upright again when used on a raked stage.

It's worth checking if you haven't already done so.

Staying with your design, if you have access to an angle grinder, (or a hacksaw?), you can remove part of the hinge casing to ensure that the handle travels past 90 degrees.

As an alternative, you could screw 'captive nuts'

https://www.screwfix.com/p/insert-nuts-type-d-m6-x-20mm-50-pack/61859

into the speaker cab base and bolt on a bracket when needed.

David

[Downunderwonder]

5 hours ago, sammys said:

something I haven't considered?

There are foldout stands built for purpose that won't snap back with a bit of a bump. 

[sammys]

Thanks

@Downunderwonder, could you show me an image and/or link?

Edited June 14, 2021 by sammys

[Downunderwonder]

43 minutes ago, sammys said:

Thanks

@Downunderwonder, could you show me an image and/or link?

Go to your local cabinet building hardware parts supplying website.

[Downunderwonder]

I had a look and I can't find them. Must need the proper name for it. Folding foldup fold up spring stand, no combination working for me.

[Bill Fitzmaurice]

Penn Elcom used to have one but I don't see it on their site now.

[yorks5stringer]

How about a bit of velco and one of these?

[PaulThePlug]

Howzabout a proper tilt back amp stand? I've got one of these...

https://www.gatorframeworks.com/products/combo-amp-stand-gfw-gtr-amp/

In my old Gtr days, and the odd occasion the 'lil combo comes out to play and i cant be arsed with the amp stand, i have a strip of wood that i tuck under the front edge... the one for my old Gtr amp had a couple of bore holes to locate the front amp feet... careful though as some amps want to go overbackwards at the slightest elevation, and are better chocked from the top at the back.

Edited June 17, 2021 by PaulThePlug

[uk_lefty]

This would be easier... 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B002GOHDEO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_JT3J914FNXSA958ZSPJ4

 

My guitarist uses this kind of thing, OK its another thing to forget to take to a gig but you don't have to modify your amp for it. 

[MOSCOWBASS]

https://on-stage.com/products/view/11181 This is good. Mike splitter bar screws on top of pole to stop amp falling off.

Edited June 17, 2021 by MOSCOWBASS
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