BassBurns Posted January 21 Posted January 21 I'm looking for general advice for securing a double bass to the wall, as we now have a toddler loose in our flat, so it's no longer safe just propped up in the corner. Solutions that would also work for cellos would be very welcome. Thanks! Quote
Burns-bass Posted January 21 Posted January 21 I had this precise problem. I used a Hercules bass stand which I then weighed down at the back with a box of books so it was impossible to topple over (for a toddler, at least). I have a spare Hercules bass stand somewhere you could try if you’re anywhere near Bristol. Quote
Beedster Posted January 21 Posted January 21 5 minutes ago, Burns-bass said: I have a spare Hercules bass stand somewhere you could try if you’re anywhere near Bristol. I worry that matter might meet anti-matter if you two meet 🙂 1 5 Quote
Staggering on Posted January 22 Posted January 22 I built this a few years ago and still use it. I forged the metal part but you could use other metal pieces or more wood to make the receiver for the neck. It is a snug fit with foam rubber for the neck and a velcro strap to hold the neck in place. I also used a piece of wood and steel on the floor to guide the end pin so it is always the right distance from the wall and the bass has a slight lean to the wall. Finally I put a small cushion on the wall the keep the bass from moving once it is standing in place and then cover the whole thing with an old sheet to keep dust off. I have used it with two different basses with no problems. Not sure how it would stand up to a toddler or a cat but it works for me. 1 1 Quote
Beedster Posted January 22 Posted January 22 13 minutes ago, bassace said: Secure the toddler to the wall. Fair point 😆 Quote
BassBurns Posted January 23 Author Posted January 23 On 21/01/2025 at 21:37, Burns-bass said: I had this precise problem. I used a Hercules bass stand which I then weighed down at the back with a box of books so it was impossible to topple over (for a toddler, at least). I have a spare Hercules bass stand somewhere you could try if you’re anywhere near Bristol. Unfortunately (or fortunately from a physics point of view...) I'm not anywhere near Bristol, but thanks for the recommendation, I'll have a look at those. Quote
Burns-bass Posted January 23 Posted January 23 1 minute ago, BassBurns said: Unfortunately (or fortunately from a physics point of view...) I'm not anywhere near Bristol, but thanks for the recommendation, I'll have a look at those. I’m selling one of you are interested. Quote
BassBurns Posted January 23 Author Posted January 23 On 21/01/2025 at 22:48, Burns-bass said: They’re the original. I’m a mere pretender. I guess you're the Flexocor to my Original Flexocor? Quote
BassBurns Posted January 23 Author Posted January 23 On 22/01/2025 at 04:51, Staggering on said: I built this a few years ago and still use it. I forged the metal part but you could use other metal pieces or more wood to make the receiver for the neck. It is a snug fit with foam rubber for the neck and a velcro strap to hold the neck in place. I also used a piece of wood and steel on the floor to guide the end pin so it is always the right distance from the wall and the bass has a slight lean to the wall. Finally I put a small cushion on the wall the keep the bass from moving once it is standing in place and then cover the whole thing with an old sheet to keep dust off. I have used it with two different basses with no problems. Not sure how it would stand up to a toddler or a cat but it works for me. This is more the sort of thing I was thinking of, but I was hoping for something more 'off the rack', because I really don't have that sort of skill set. Ideally it would work with a cover as well. 1 Quote
BassBurns Posted January 23 Author Posted January 23 23 hours ago, bassace said: Secure the toddler to the wall. I'd have to be able to catch him first! 1 Quote
BassBurns Posted January 23 Author Posted January 23 7 minutes ago, Burns-bass said: I’m selling one of you are interested. Okay, good to know, I'll PM you if I decide to go in that direction. Quote
jazzyvee Posted January 23 Posted January 23 I bought one of these a few years ago. No problems at all. https://lando-music.com/produkt/wall-mount-for-double-bass/?lang=en 1 2 Quote
Beedster Posted January 23 Posted January 23 14 minutes ago, jazzyvee said: I bought one of these a few years ago. No problems at all. https://lando-music.com/produkt/wall-mount-for-double-bass/?lang=en I'm going to order one of those now, thanks for posting @jazzyvee 🙏 Quote
Beedster Posted January 23 Posted January 23 On 21/01/2025 at 22:48, Burns-bass said: They’re the original. I’m a mere pretender. Quote
Burns-bass Posted January 23 Posted January 23 15 minutes ago, jazzyvee said: I bought one of these a few years ago. No problems at all. https://lando-music.com/produkt/wall-mount-for-double-bass/?lang=en It's both horridly tacky and super useful at the same time. I like it and want one (but my basses are all in the loft, so no need for a stand). Quote
Si600 Posted January 24 Posted January 24 (edited) On 23/01/2025 at 08:52, BassBurns said: I'd have to be able to catch him first! Ain't that the truth. How someone who only learned to walk last summer can be so fast, and able to climb up things that shouldn't be possible to climb is beyond me. The little tyke is now tall enough to be able to work door handles so we have to lock the hall door so he doesn't fall down the stairs or escape out of the front door. Edited January 24 by Si600 Quote
BassBurns Posted January 25 Author Posted January 25 On 23/01/2025 at 08:13, jazzyvee said: I bought one of these a few years ago. No problems at all. https://lando-music.com/produkt/wall-mount-for-double-bass/?lang=en Unfortunately my wife has vetoed this option, but it is the closest so far to what I'm after. It would be good though to have something that works with a case, as I'm not only worried about my toddler pulling the bass down, but also whacking it with any number of implements! Quote
BassBurns Posted January 25 Author Posted January 25 22 hours ago, Si600 said: Ain't that the truth. How someone who only learned to walk last summer can be so fast, and able to climb up things that shouldn't be possible to climb is beyond me. The little tyke is now tall enough to be able to work door handles so we have to lock the hall door so he doesn't fall down the stairs or escape out of the front door. The speed of development is insane isn't it?! We haven't had to start worrying about the door handles yet, but with the rate that he's growing, it won't be long... Quote
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