FinnDave Posted May 10, 2015 Author Share Posted May 10, 2015 Thanks for the replies, I hadn't considered the effect of my asymmetric bottom... I have ordered the stage legend based on size, if it doesn't suit the Jazz, I'll keep it for those days when I feel more playing the Precision (or the fretless which has a Precision body) and get a neck-dangler as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booooooom Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1431256451' post='2769225'] Had one but didn't like it, as my bass wasn't perpendicular enough, fussy git that I am. [/quote] Agree. I prefer an erect one but as its small it doesn't really notice! 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gadgie Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 I've used these for years and never heard of the clamp opening. The guitar is still resting in the ''U" of the bracket anyway. Strange Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 I used to use these before I started using 5 stringers (an alternative to the classic stand) http://www.guitarholder.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 [quote name='ezbass' timestamp='1431266596' post='2769405'] I used to use these before I started using 5 stringers (an alternative to the classic stand) [url="http://www.guitarholder.com"]http://www.guitarholder.com[/url] [/quote] Markbass do a version of this. [url="http://www.markbass.it/product_detail.php?id=54"]http://www.markbass.it/product_detail.php?id=54[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tauzero Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 I have about half a dozen of the Stagg stands: [url="http://www.promenademusic.co.uk/Stagg-SG-50-Guitar-Stand"]http://www.promenademusic.co.uk/Stagg-SG-50-Guitar-Stand[/url] (other retailers are available). The cradle pivots so it copes with asymmetric bottoms. It's also better than the Hercules grab stands for headless basses. And it's a reet bugger trying to find a stand for a Buzzard. I need the grab stand stem extended by 20cm or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machinehead Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 This Fender stand takes care of the shape of the jazz bass and is very strong and stable. http://www.andertons.co.uk/guitar-stands/pid24679/cid584/fender-universal-a-frame-electric-guitar-stand.asp?LGWCODE=24679;56375;2717&utm_source=googlebase&utm_term=0991819000&utm_medium=pricecomp&utm_campaign=GoogleShopping&gclid=CI7pnbC0t8UCFczJtAodp3kAYw Frank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.G.E.N.T.E. Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 (edited) I use the Ultimate Support GS-1000, and it´s great. Light, surdy, stable and my favorite feature...foldable. Edited May 11, 2015 by A.G.E.N.T.E. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 I wouldn't recommend any of the smaller stands - that is ones that support the bass from the bottom and don't extend up to at least the 12th fret on the neck, because IME they are unsuitable for an asymmetric bodied bass and their centre of gravity with a bass on is much too high to be stable and secure. I have a couple of these and while they are fine for supporting symmetrical bodied guitars in the safety of my living room I would ever consider using them for any kind of bass anywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CamdenRob Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 (edited) The neck on my Wal is too wide at the nut to fit into any of the "hang from the headstock" style stands... It also has an asymmetric body so the low level ones aren't that great either If anyone knows of a suitable stand I'll order one today. Edited May 12, 2015 by CamdenRob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 [quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1431414681' post='2770933'] The neck on my Wal is too wide at the nut to fit into any of the "hang from the headstock" style stands... It also has an asymmetric body so the low level ones aren't that great either If anyone knows of a suitable stand I'll order one today. [/quote] [url=http://www.quiklok.it/viewdoc.asp?co_id=80234&pid=95869]This one from Quiklok[/url]. I have an older version and while it can be fiddly to set up it is completely adjustable and has a suitably low centre of gravity. This new version looks a lot more easy to use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 I used the Ultimate Support GS-1000 with my 5 string Wal Mk3 Custom and now use it with a 5 string Lakland, which has a very wide neck. The basses are supported hanging from the headstock with no problem. If this one broke I'd buy another. Well, I did. . . . I have 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CamdenRob Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 [quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1431415165' post='2770936'] [url="http://www.quiklok.it/viewdoc.asp?co_id=80234&pid=95869"]This one from Quiklok[/url]. I have an older version and while it can be fiddly to set up it is completely adjustable and has a suitably low centre of gravity. This new version looks a lot more easy to use. [/quote] If the width of the bits that hold the neck are adjustable that looks like a winner... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funky Dunky Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 (edited) Damn, "what a brilliant idea" I thought when I read the title of the thread. I thought it was about showing our lot a bit of extra respect, like "all rise for the honourable four-stringer". "Stand for bass" Edited May 12, 2015 by Funky Dunky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vsmith1 Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 [quote name='A.G.E.N.T.E.' timestamp='1431387346' post='2770861'] I use the Ultimate Support GS-1000, and it´s great. Light, surdy, stable and my favorite feature...foldable. [/quote] I have this and a Hercules. I bought the Hercules first, but the Ultimate really folds up well without any neck sticking out. So the Ultimate is my choice for gigs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 (edited) Kinsman Guitar Stool. Takes any shape of bass, very difficult to knock over, and you can sit on it when your back/legs/shoulders trouble you. Or for Coldplay songs. Edited May 12, 2015 by Happy Jack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CamdenRob Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 Anyone with one of these have this dimension? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Count Bassy Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 Personally I find that these "Tall/hanger" style stands get in the way too much on a tight stage. Much prefer the ones that support it from the bottom and only stand about 300mm high. (but have the Hercules wall hangers at home). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinnDave Posted May 12, 2015 Author Share Posted May 12, 2015 Ordered Stage Legend stand from Amazon on Sunday, it arrived today, tried it, repackaged and return label printed. The old asymmetric bottom problem, plus it simply seemed very unstable even with a P bass on it. And yes, I did extend the backrest and rear legs, nicely made piece of kit but too small for bass, in my opinion. Free return and full refund. Back to square one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 As you have discovered the small stands don't have a sufficiently low enough centre of gravity when holding a bass and aren't suitable for instruments with asymmetric body bottoms. You are going to have to either get one that grips the bass at the headstock like the Ultimate or Hercules, or one of the Quiklok models that has adjustable bottom supports. TBH I've never had a problem finding room on stage for my Hercules stand. The back leg and upright can be tucked into any space between amps so long as the part that grips the headstock sits forward. That was it takes up a lot less on-stage real-estate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinnDave Posted May 12, 2015 Author Share Posted May 12, 2015 Ultimate GS 1000 ordered and on its way. Full refund including postage from Amazon for the stage legends stand, can't complain, and at least i had a chance to try it out without trekking into Oxford to see if they have anything suitable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HengistPod Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 [quote name='machinehead' timestamp='1431269089' post='2769434'] This Fender stand takes care of the shape of the jazz bass and is very strong and stable. [url="http://www.andertons.co.uk/guitar-stands/pid24679/cid584/fender-universal-a-frame-electric-guitar-stand.asp?LGWCODE=24679;56375;2717&utm_source=googlebase&utm_term=0991819000&utm_medium=pricecomp&utm_campaign=GoogleShopping&gclid=CI7pnbC0t8UCFczJtAodp3kAYw"]http://www.andertons...CFczJtAodp3kAYw[/url] Frank. [/quote] +1 for this. I have a few of these for my Thunderbirds, which have very asymmetric bottoms. The legs can be moved up and down on either side, although they're not fully adjustable (you have to screw them into one of a series of holes), and there's that extra padded lever thing on the side to prevent slipping sideways (though I've ended up not using it). It's a good, solid stand that can take reasonable abuse. It does have "Fender" written on the side, but hey ho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Telebass Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 Hercules. No other is trusted with my bass. And if ever a fault occurs, they get it sorted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 [quote name='Count Bassy' timestamp='1431421792' post='2771025'] Personally I find that these "Tall/hanger" style stands get in the way too much on a tight stage. [/quote] On a tight stage I don't use the stand at all. I keep the bass in the gig bag when it's not being played. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 (edited) [quote name='spectoremg' timestamp='1431245886' post='2769059'] [attachment=191702:Hercules.jpg] Hercules. I've used them for years. You lower your bass into the spring-loaded clip and it closes around the neck. [/quote] I also recommend the Hercules stand. I have 2 on stage at all times. The spring loaded clip at the headstock level is solid and the tri-pod base is sturdy and secure. It also adapts to all size and shaped basses. For example it fits very well to my Gibson Thunderbird. Blue Edited May 12, 2015 by blue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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