NHM Posted May 25 Share Posted May 25 Last night I played a pub gig with my cab sitting on a bench raising it about 20" off the ground. It made a big difference in terms of being able to hear effortlessly without having to overcook the volume. So it's time to buy a stand! Looking on ebay, Amazon and at the main music shops websites, I can't see anything that would raise a 115 cab with an amp on top (about 40kg) between 18-24" off the ground. Lots of small tilt-back stands, but nothing what I'm after. It would need to be lightweight and folding. I've seen a Rockstand RS23010 which seems about right but they are out of production. Anyone any recommendations? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pea Turgh Posted May 25 Share Posted May 25 (edited) Maybe try a keyboard stand instead. I had a heavy duty one for my Hohner Pianet. Pretty sure @scrumpymike had a keyboard stand with an amp on it at the SW bass bash, too. edit: Mine looked like this. 50kg rating, too: https://www.gak.co.uk/en/tiger-kys21-adjustable-platform-mixer-keyboard-stand-black/950321?gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwmMayBhDuARIsAM9HM8cZGS1goVGHU7540-G0Z72P_Va8B_S7bVf5aYdcHOQumoMiHUEK6kMaAnKiEALw_wcB Edited May 25 by Pea Turgh Adding link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teyeplayer Posted May 25 Share Posted May 25 Agree with @Pea Turgh, a flat keyboard stand should do it. I keep an ac30 on one, and it does the trick nicely. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NHM Posted May 25 Author Share Posted May 25 Thanks for the tips. I'll look into a keyboard stand. The Tiger stand Pea Turgh mentions looks ideal, but my 115 is mounted on wheels so I need to find something that fits around them. I'm thinking I need to make something made to measure out of 3x1". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acebassmusic Posted May 25 Share Posted May 25 I use one of these RTX TRT to raise my Vanderklay 210 and amp. Pretty robust and doesnt wobble about the place 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NHM Posted May 26 Author Share Posted May 26 (edited) Thanks for this - I've ordered one! Edited May 26 by NHM update 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrumpymike Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 23 hours ago, Pea Turgh said: Maybe try a keyboard stand instead. I had a heavy duty one for my Hohner Pianet. Pretty sure @scrumpymike had a keyboard stand with an amp on it at the SW bass bash, too. edit: Mine looked like this. 50kg rating, too: https://www.gak.co.uk/en/tiger-kys21-adjustable-platform-mixer-keyboard-stand-black/950321?gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwmMayBhDuARIsAM9HM8cZGS1goVGHU7540-G0Z72P_Va8B_S7bVf5aYdcHOQumoMiHUEK6kMaAnKiEALw_wcB Correct Pea Turgh!! Mine came from Gear4Music maybe 4 years back and was described as an equipment stand rather than a keyboard stand. Excellent piece of kit! Just jumped on their website but can't find the same item. The difference between mine and 'keyboard' stands is that the top horizontal support arms are longer. I can post a pic if anyone is interested. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassmanPaul Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 I've always found that the best stand for a speaker cabinet is an identical one underneath it!! 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NHM Posted May 27 Author Share Posted May 27 17 hours ago, BassmanPaul said: I've always found that the best stand for a speaker cabinet is an identical one underneath it!! It would be nice to have another 115 (not that I really need it) but one criteria I have for my rig is that it must all fit in the boot of the car under the retractable cover. So I can just fit in a 115, main head, spare head, main bass, spare bass, cable and pedal board bag and half the band's lighting rig! Can't fit in another 115 but I can just fit in a collapsible stand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRB5 Posted May 27 Share Posted May 27 https://www.wickes.co.uk/Werner-Hop-Up-Work-Platform---600-x-300mm/p/224008?gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIufSknt-thgMVwJtQBh1a0wNpEAQYASABEgIQZPD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds I’ve used one of these many times, plus makes a good seat, useful bench when making cider and great for decorating. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazycloud Posted May 27 Share Posted May 27 ^^ I was going to suggest the same as pointed out, it has many uses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NHM Posted May 30 Author Share Posted May 30 With thanks to AceBassMusic's recommendation, I'm now the proud owner of a RTX TRT. It seems very sturdy and great value for the money. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk_lefty Posted June 1 Share Posted June 1 On 30/05/2024 at 12:45, NHM said: With thanks to AceBassMusic's recommendation, I'm now the proud owner of a RTX TRT. It seems very sturdy and great value for the money. That is a lovely looking amp set up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NHM Posted June 1 Author Share Posted June 1 Its absolutely fabulous rig. I don't know why Fender Bassman don't get more love on Basschat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassmanPaul Posted June 2 Share Posted June 2 On 01/06/2024 at 04:50, NHM said: Its absolutely fabulous rig. I don't know why Fender Bassman don't get more love on Basschat. Because the Fender Bassman is a terrible amplifier for an electric bass! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NHM Posted June 2 Author Share Posted June 2 The 4x10 perhaps, but not the one in my photo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acebassmusic Posted June 2 Share Posted June 2 On 30/05/2024 at 06:45, NHM said: With thanks to AceBassMusic's recommendation, I'm now the proud owner of a RTX TRT. It seems very sturdy and great value for the money. Thank you....my work here is done! 🤣🤣 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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