Stu-khag Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 Hey guys Ive finally brought my new bass home but as space is a bit of an issue and dont fancy my clumsy girlfriend putting her foot through it I need a stand for it. Can anyone reccomend one? I dont want to spend too much but then again I dont want a cheap and nasty one either so any advice is much appreciated! cheers stu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slobluesine Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 i use this one... [url="http://www.normans.co.uk/p-439-stentor-1562-cellodouble-bass-stand.aspx?CAWELAID=98315418"]http://www.normans.co.uk/p-439-stentor-156...WELAID=98315418[/url] even on gigs, no accidents yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBeatNut Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 [quote name='slobluesine' post='777261' date='Mar 17 2010, 12:36 PM']i use this one... [url="http://www.normans.co.uk/p-439-stentor-1562-cellodouble-bass-stand.aspx?CAWELAID=98315418"]http://www.normans.co.uk/p-439-stentor-156...WELAID=98315418[/url] even on gigs, no accidents yet [/quote] That's the one I've got, and I'm happy with it. (Though it's not exactly 'compact' for gigs ... goes with the territory, I guess) Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrkelly Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 guitar wall hanger, cheap as chips and takes up a lot less space than any stand. Simply rest the shoulder of the bass on the wall and drill in the hanger so it holds the bass just below the peg box. I have a small bit of foam stuck to the wall where the bass touches too. I've got two basses like this and it saves a hell of a lot of space. Or as you've just got one, rest it in a corner, bridge inwards. Way more stable than a stand and costs nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Burrito Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 I rarely use mine. I can't quite bring myself to sell it but it doesn't solve the problem of space. It's going to be bulky if it's an upright bass I'm afraid. I just stand mine in the corner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarcher Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 [quote name='Stu-khag' post='777096' date='Mar 17 2010, 10:23 AM']Hey guys Ive finally brought my new bass home but as space is a bit of an issue and dont fancy my clumsy girlfriend putting her foot through it I need a stand for it. Can anyone reccomend one? I dont want to spend too much but then again I dont want a cheap and nasty one either so any advice is much appreciated! cheers stu[/quote] Would I be correct in assuming she doesn't look on here. Anyway I thought she'd been promoted from girlfriend? Glad you got your bass anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu-khag Posted March 22, 2010 Author Share Posted March 22, 2010 Cheers for the replies people. yup she doesnt come on here Paul! And I'll appreciate if you don't mention I called her clumsy as she'll kill me! That reminds me, I really must send you those books! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grambo Posted April 10, 2010 Share Posted April 10, 2010 [quote name='Stu-khag' post='777096' date='Mar 17 2010, 11:23 AM']Hey guys Ive finally brought my new bass home but as space is a bit of an issue and dont fancy my clumsy girlfriend putting her foot through it I need a stand for it. Can anyone reccomend one? I dont want to spend too much but then again I dont want a cheap and nasty one either so any advice is much appreciated! cheers stu[/quote] Just do what I do for both my basses: 1) Remove drawer from handy chest of drawers or similar (if this belongs to girlfriend please use caution) 2) Place drawer (once emptied) on floor. 3) Place bass onto drawer - it should sit firmly. (Of course, you do need the rightish size drawer) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviedee Posted April 11, 2010 Share Posted April 11, 2010 That stentor looks very like one of the ones I have which is great, I've also got a Stagg which is awful bulky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassace Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 I knocked this up from a few lengths of wood at home. It seems to work very well. [attachment=47071:2010_041...rman0032.JPG] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahambrown1986 Posted April 21, 2010 Share Posted April 21, 2010 Bassace: that looks amazing. Is it stable? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassace Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 [quote name='grahambrown1986' post='813591' date='Apr 21 2010, 11:27 AM']Bassace: that looks amazing. Is it stable?[/quote] Stable-ish. I copied the idea from a DB dealer who had lots of basses all over his house. There are no 'tiny feet' round the house so it's OK. Wouldn't use that design on a gig tho' even for one bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu-khag Posted April 26, 2010 Author Share Posted April 26, 2010 thanks for the suggestions. I do quite like Grambo's idea and thanks for sharing the picture Bassace! I think I'm going to go for the stenton stand for now as the risk of getting the bass knocked are quite high (its already been kicked half a dozen times!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 [quote name='bassace' post='803487' date='Apr 12 2010, 10:40 AM']I knocked this up from a few lengths of wood at home. It seems to work very well. [attachment=47071:2010_041...rman0032.JPG][/quote] Different colours for different outfits. Nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassace Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 [quote name='owen' post='820041' date='Apr 26 2010, 10:13 PM']Different colours for different outfits. Nice.[/quote] No, I don't do brown or beige - or orange. They just came that way! The blond is a bit different, specially as I don't do rockabilly. Actually, may I go on? One of the first basses I saw was a blond and was played live on TV, Buddy Holly and the Crickets on the Sunday Palladium show. That was something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 [quote name='bassace' post='820425' date='Apr 27 2010, 11:17 AM']One of the first basses I saw was a blond and was played live on TV, Buddy Holly and the Crickets on the Sunday Palladium show. That was something.[/quote] Formative moments - unbeatable. Mine came when watching Oscar Peterson and my dad saying that they were all just making it up on the spot. Little did he know about the changes My 'cello teacher booted me out and my next teacher offered me a double bass instead. Much more fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
essexbasscat Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 Thinking about double bass stands and found this old'n. Saw the Hercules stand, which looks quite different from many of the others. Is there anyone out there that would like to share their experience of DB stands ? Recommend some ? avoid others ? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
essexbasscat Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Surely someone out there has some ideas ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRev Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 I use a K&M stand [url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/km_141_mkii.htm"]http://www.thomann.de/gb/km_141_mkii.htm[/url] Not cheap at £70 but it's extremely rugged and folds up suprisingly small. The inmages on Thomann's website make it look a bit spindly but I can assure you that it's a proper hefty beast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 I use the Hercules stand and like it a lot. It runs the risk that if someone/something knocks the back of the bass it could fall forwards. However unless you have tearaway kids or a pet llama this is pretty unlikely. It has teh major advantage that its more stylish looking than many stands so it has the (all important) Mrs C seal of approval too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
essexbasscat Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Thanks guys, I'm new to the double bass, so all tips are very welcome ! Greenhorn in the house ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumble Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 [quote name='essexbasscat' timestamp='1348776918' post='1818165'] Thanks guys, I'm new to the double bass, so all tips are very welcome ! [/quote] Sell it and buy a banjo, much easier to store I've got the Stentor and I would describe it as adequate, took a while to get it set just how I want it but it does the job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPJ Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 I've always used corners or the floor. Having the bass free standing always makes me nervous, especially on gigs around clumsy non-DB players Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
essexbasscat Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 [quote name='TPJ' timestamp='1348820851' post='1818623'] I've always used corners or the floor. Having the bass free standing always makes me nervous, especially on gigs around clumsy non-DB players [/quote] I'm also nervous about free standing DB's, ergo my quest for advice from seasoned DB players. I'm just a bit concerned there won't always be a handy corner. The other worry is the potential for someone to put their foot through a DB lying on it's side as they walk around watching the girls go by Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRev Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 [quote name='essexbasscat' timestamp='1348831674' post='1818800'] I'm also nervous about free standing DB's, ergo my quest for advice from seasoned DB players. I'm just a bit concerned there won't always be a handy corner. The other worry is the potential for someone to put their foot through a DB lying on it's side as they walk around watching the girls go by [/quote] I did have my bass knocked off it's stand once, but that was by a pissed up punter who thought it was his divine right to get on stage to have his picture taken with my bass. Never had a problem (touch wood) when I've laid the bass on it's side on the stage but I flinch every time someone steps over it - particularly if they're carrying a monitor or unravelling a cable. I always feel better if it's on a stand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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