Jackroadkill Posted June 28, 2023 Posted June 28, 2023 Hi all, just wondering what you all use stand-wise when onstage or at rehearsals. I've been using an old Hercules guitar stand but it's really not big (tall) enough for my Precisions. Cheap, expensive, improvised - I'm not bothered, I just need an idea of some decent stands that are available. Any advice*, comments or pictures gratefully received, Cheers, JRK * - apart, that is, from "Give up bass and take up golf instead".... Quote
Cat Burrito Posted June 28, 2023 Posted June 28, 2023 I swear by Hercules as they are decent. I'm confused as to why your stand isn't long enough. I have had my Thunderbird on a Hercules stand and it's long enough. They do different models. Having had the cheap Ebay A-frames, I find having a bit more cash as an older musician, I may as well have something fit for purpose. This is an older pic from a UK tour and you'll see my Precision fits with loads of room. 1 Quote
cetera Posted June 28, 2023 Posted June 28, 2023 Hercules. Can hang all my basses, including weird shaped ones on them. Sounds like you have the wrong model stand. 1 Quote
asingardenof Posted June 28, 2023 Posted June 28, 2023 I use one of these: https://www.thomann.de/gb/millenium_gs_3500_b.htm. It works very well, never had a problem with it. 1 Quote
Greg Edwards69 Posted June 28, 2023 Posted June 28, 2023 Any of the Hercules AGS (automatic grip system) stands are ideal for near enough any bass (except headless!). The bass “hangs” at the top of th stand by the headstock and rests against the stand at the bottom. Most other stands cradle the bass at the bottom, hence things like T’birds don’t sit well on them. http://herculesstands.com/international/products/fretted-and-bowed-instrument/guitar/ 1 1 Quote
BigRedX Posted June 28, 2023 Posted June 28, 2023 1 minute ago, Greg Edwards69 said: Most other stands cradle the bass at the bottom, hence things like T’birds don’t sit well on them. Or anything that isn't perfectly symmetrical at the bottom. Hercules AGS stands for me. 1 Quote
nilorius Posted June 28, 2023 Posted June 28, 2023 Well, i have a situation like that, and i love it. The bass i mainly play is Ibanez GWB1005, it has 2 strap bottoms at the bridge side, which makes it as a stand for any cabinet. Never got me down. Quote
WinterMute Posted June 28, 2023 Posted June 28, 2023 I have the twin Hercules AGS stand, works for anything with a headstock. Not much use with a Steinberger however... Quote
Jackroadkill Posted June 28, 2023 Author Posted June 28, 2023 3 hours ago, Cat Burrito said: I'm confused as to why your stand isn't long enough. 2 hours ago, cetera said: Sounds like you have the wrong model stand. 3 hours ago, Jackroadkill said: I've been using an old Hercules guitar stand It's nice to see the Hercules stands getting some love here. The reason mine doesn't work very well is that it's for guitar rather than bass, so only just has the necessary length when hanging the bass by the headstock and isn't as stable as I'd like. I'll investigate their bass stands; the one in your pic looks good, @Cat Burrito. 1 Quote
BigRedX Posted June 28, 2023 Posted June 28, 2023 8 minutes ago, Jackroadkill said: It's nice to see the Hercules stands getting some love here. The reason mine doesn't work very well is that it's for guitar rather than bass, so only just has the necessary length when hanging the bass by the headstock and isn't as stable as I'd like. That's interesting I wasn't aware that there were different versions for guitar and bass. I've been using Hercules stands for about 20 years and the AGS ones (where the guitar or bass hands from the headstock) are all adjustable for height. Quote
Jackroadkill Posted June 28, 2023 Author Posted June 28, 2023 14 minutes ago, BigRedX said: That's interesting I wasn't aware that there were different versions for guitar and bass. I've been using Hercules stands for about 20 years and the AGS ones (where the guitar or bass hands from the headstock) are all adjustable for height. This one is ancient; it doesn't have padding on the legs for the bass to sit against, it has a wee fold-out rest that supports the back of the body and holds it away from the rest of the stand. I can't remember exactly how old we're talking about but it must be at least 20 years - it's long ago enough that the rubber on the trigger part is going gummy. That's it at maximum extension; it does keep the bass off the floor but it's not hugely stable. Quote
BassAdder60 Posted June 28, 2023 Posted June 28, 2023 (edited) Another Hercules AGS stand user .. excellent product ( I use two of them sometimes ) Edited June 28, 2023 by BassAdder60 Quote
toneknob Posted June 28, 2023 Posted June 28, 2023 I went to my local guitar shop, said "Can I have a long stand please" He said "sure no problem" and went to the stock room I was waiting for ages 1 Quote
Jackroadkill Posted June 28, 2023 Author Posted June 28, 2023 12 minutes ago, toneknob said: I went to my local guitar shop, said "Can I have a long stand please" He said "sure no problem" and went to the stock room I was waiting for ages Yeah, I suppose I asked for that! Quote
Maude Posted June 28, 2023 Posted June 28, 2023 I use a Hercules triple. Main bass and spare bass, then use the rear stand as a hanger for various things. Being in a Mod/Ska/Northern Soul band I often wear a suit, the jacket will get hung here if too hot, or a checkered or Union Jack flag draped over it looks good. 1 Quote
StickyDBRmf Posted June 28, 2023 Posted June 28, 2023 1 hour ago, toneknob said: I went to my local guitar shop, said "Can I have a long stand please" He said "sure no problem" and went to the stock room I was waiting for ages This needs to go in the Bad Jokes... Quote
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