Stand for cab and amp

[NHM]

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? 

[Pea Turgh]

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.

 

 

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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, 2024 by Pea Turgh
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[Teyeplayer]

Agree with @Pea Turgh, a flat keyboard stand should do it. I keep an ac30 on one, and it does the trick nicely. 

[NHM]

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".

[Acebassmusic]

I use one of these RTX TRT to raise my Vanderklay 210 and amp. Pretty robust and doesnt wobble about the place 🤣

[NHM]

Thanks for this - I've ordered one!

Edited May 26, 2024 by NHM
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[scrumpymike]

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.

[BassmanPaul]

I've always found that the best stand for a speaker cabinet is an identical one underneath it!!  

[NHM]

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.

[TRB5]

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.

[crazycloud]

^^ I was going to suggest the same as pointed out, it has many uses.

[NHM]

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.

[uk_lefty]

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

[NHM]

Its absolutely fabulous rig. I don't know why Fender Bassman don't get more love on Basschat.

[BassmanPaul]

 

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! 

[NHM]

The 4x10 perhaps, but not the one in my photo.

[Acebassmusic]

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! 🤣🤣

[John Sl]

I’ve been looking into some sort of riser for my Barefaced One 10.  I wasn’t after tilting it, just raising it while still benefiting from floor coupling.  
I looked at various stands, boxes, crates, retro side tables, ammo boxes, the usual, and eventually decided to make my own.  I got two pieces of plywood and notched them so they interlocked in an X shape.  I put a square of plywood on top.  The idea of interlocking appealed to me.  It’s light and strong and I think that’s what’s going on in the cab - albeit more accurate and more professional!  The centre of the cone is less than 60cm from the floor.  I still have the option to tilt the cab slightly if I want, but as it is I get the audience inside the sound cone, assuming 30 degrees off axis.

[BassmanPaul]

It does look nice but as an old fart I can't  imagine playing any size gig with a single ten.

[crazycloud]

17 hours ago, John Sl said:

I got two pieces of plywood and notched them so they interlocked in an X shape.  I put a square of plywood on top.  The idea of interlocking appealed to me.

That's a great design and I might copy your idea when I build the next cabs.