spongebob Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 I've just bought a bag for all my cables and bits, previously having always forced them into my hardcase! Looking at sticking a mini stand in there too. Been dragging my Hercules long one around for years now, but wouldn't mind one to put in the bag - less to think about! Our guitarist always uses them - don't know if they're solid enough for bass? Considering something like this - http://www.stringsdirect.co.uk/accessories-c2/hercules-hercules-gs200b-ez-pack-guitar-stand-p8272 Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 IMO none of the small Hercules stands have a sufficiently low enough centre of gravity when used with a bass, especially in a gig situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiOgon Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 These are ultra compact & steady enough for round bottomed like P bass shapes not for offset like Jazz. OK in my music room but probably not on stage! http://www.gak.co.uk/en/fender-gig-stand/69911 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 (edited) I find these work ok http://www.herculesstands.co.uk/product/85308/GS302B/Mini_Stands/TravLite_electric_guitar_stand and these http://www.musik-produktiv.co.uk/hercules-stands-gs402b-mini-staender.html Edited November 4, 2014 by ezbass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skej21 Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 This - http://www.cooperstand.com/buyecco-g.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norris Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 I wouldn't trust anything apart from my top-hanger Hercules. Having a thunderbird might also have something to do with it. I strap all of the long stuff (guitar stand, mic stand, etc.) together for easy carriage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mingsta Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 +1 for that Hercules mini stand. I have one and it fits easily in the gig bag and does a solid job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alyctes Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 [quote name='ezbass' timestamp='1415132571' post='2597119'] these [url="http://www.musik-produktiv.co.uk/hercules-stands-gs402b-mini-staender.html"]http://www.musik-pro...i-staender.html[/url] [/quote] These are OK but do be careful and make sure the vertical arm is actually locked up... I put a bass on mine once, and it sagged backwards into the wall with a nasty clunk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanAxe Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 [quote name='Norris' timestamp='1415133992' post='2597148'] I wouldn't trust anything apart from my top-hanger Hercules. Having a thunderbird might also have something to do with it. I strap all of the long stuff (guitar stand, mic stand, etc.) together for easy carriage [/quote] This. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gelfin Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 http://basschat.co.uk/topic/247472-im-buying-brilliant-new-design-of-bassguitar-stand-and-they-support-music-charities/page__p__2580733#entry2580733 Saw this on BC a while ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalMan Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 I find these - http://www.herculesstands.co.uk/product/85317/GS402B%252FW/Floor_Stands/Mini_electric_guitar_stand - sturdier than these http://www.herculesstands.co.uk/product/85308/GS302B/Mini_Stands/TravLite_electric_guitar_stand Had the latter but it was too prone to bend. Got the former, which is still small, and find it much better, though I have lost a nut from one that I still need to replace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 I use Hercules mini stands and have had no issue with them. I not in a band with clumsy oafs, and I only leave it on the stand on stage when I'm there, or if we're first on and we've finished sound checking. I've had my RD Artist and my NR Thunderbird sat on one, you just need to adjust the position of the bottom bits to suit. I've had 3 basses sitting on them at bass bashes in close proximity to other basses without issue also. It's like anything device, fine if used sensibly. If you expect it to keep your bass upright when there are crazy band members flailing about the stage with scant regard for their surroundings or if there's a minor earthquake then you might be disappointed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 I use the hercules mini stands and never had a problem with them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spongebob Posted November 5, 2014 Author Share Posted November 5, 2014 Top advice guys - looks like a Hercules Mini will be winging it's way to Spongebob towers shorty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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