NancyJohnson Posted October 3, 2020 Share Posted October 3, 2020 (edited) Does anyone know of a LEVEL amp stand (I suppose like an X-braced keyboard stand)? I'm retiring my #1 prototype Barefaced Big One and replacing with a pair of 1x12 cabs; for home use I'll only be using one and want to elevate it about 12-18". I don't want it tilting or need something plastic from B&Q. Anyone? Edited October 3, 2020 by NancyJohnson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jus Lukin Posted October 3, 2020 Share Posted October 3, 2020 (edited) - Edited March 8, 2022 by Jus Lukin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete.young Posted October 3, 2020 Share Posted October 3, 2020 Stand it on the one you're not using? Ironing board? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Dare Posted October 3, 2020 Share Posted October 3, 2020 Plastic beer bottle crate. Nice and lightweight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyJohnson Posted October 3, 2020 Author Share Posted October 3, 2020 27 minutes ago, Dan Dare said: Plastic beer bottle crate. Nice and lightweight. I was thinking about this! Old school. For a bit of a Borg Cube look, I might consider soakaway crates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoTimesBass Posted October 3, 2020 Share Posted October 3, 2020 I've used these for a number of situations where you need something to make a low table on stage, might suit? https://www.k-m.de/en/products/stands-and-accessories-for-instruments/rhythm-instruments/13335-bass-drum-stand-black?c=159 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted October 3, 2020 Share Posted October 3, 2020 I have one of these. Strong & versatile. https://www.thomann.de/intl/fun_generation_universal_stand.htm I also have one of these. Slightly tilted, 'tis true, but very practical. https://www.thomann.de/intl/millenium_mx1000_mixerstaender.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Fitzmaurice Posted October 3, 2020 Share Posted October 3, 2020 When I needed to lift a cab I used a luggage rack, like those here: https://www.webstaurantstore.com/lancaster-table-seating-folding-chrome-luggage-rack/407RP1507.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=GoogleShopping&gclid=Cj0KCQjwwuD7BRDBARIsAK_5YhX9kjxtgPca0Fum2WVE3vCjQomdY0O3621hTEHhE48gqldgFNG3_T0aAuo_EALw_wcB 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted October 3, 2020 Share Posted October 3, 2020 5 minutes ago, Bill Fitzmaurice said: When I needed to lift a cab I used a luggage rack, like those here: https://www.webstaurantstore.com/lancaster-table-seating-folding-chrome-luggage-rack/407RP1507.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=GoogleShopping&gclid=Cj0KCQjwwuD7BRDBARIsAK_5YhX9kjxtgPca0Fum2WVE3vCjQomdY0O3621hTEHhE48gqldgFNG3_T0aAuo_EALw_wcB Now that is a very nice piece of lateral thinking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted October 3, 2020 Share Posted October 3, 2020 I just bought one of these: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/291784784897 Bizarrely, it gives the 'capacity' as being 40L - 60L. There can't be many liquids where 40L weighs less than 70/80lbs so I'm guessing that this will take the weight of a rack case ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jus Lukin Posted October 3, 2020 Share Posted October 3, 2020 (edited) - Edited March 9, 2022 by Jus Lukin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lfalex v1.1 Posted October 3, 2020 Share Posted October 3, 2020 2 hours ago, Happy Jack said: Now that is a very nice piece of lateral thinking. And available very cheaply from many hotels.😉 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Fitzmaurice Posted October 3, 2020 Share Posted October 3, 2020 2 hours ago, Happy Jack said: Now that is a very nice piece of lateral thinking. I nicked mine from a hotel. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPHDS Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 14 hours ago, Happy Jack said: I just bought one of these: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/291784784897 Bizarrely, it gives the 'capacity' as being 40L - 60L. There can't be many liquids where 40L weighs less than 70/80lbs so I'm guessing that this will take the weight of a rack case ... I believe by 40 - 60 L they are referring to the volume of a suitcase/bag (25x40x60cm = 60 L for example) , as opposed to liquid - 60 litres of clothes weighs a less than 105 pints of beer.... But still some of those do look sturdy enough to hold an amp.....! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chienmortbb Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 Of course by lifting the cab you will lose the mutual coupling with the floor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 Just now, Chienmortbb said: Of course by lifting the cab you will lose the mutual coupling with the floor. IIRC the proximity effect (which requires you to lift the cab a long way off the floor to break) was more important than mechanical coupling for a good bass sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chienmortbb Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 Just now, BigRedX said: IIRC the proximity effect (which requires you to lift the cab a long way off the floor to break) was more important than mechanical coupling for a good bass sound. Mutual coupling is what you call proximtty effect and the height that it is broken depends on the cabinet design, especially the baffle. Mechanical coupling is a real no no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushbo Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 (edited) I've just picked up one of these: https://www.thomann.de/gb/millenium_mixer_stand.htm?sid=174a0a6518ddea26a5234e3bfdcc43ef With a maximum load of 136kg, it should be sturdy enough for most applications... I've gigged with it a couple of times and it held my combo (a Genz Benz Contour) very nicely. I've actually removed the extendable legs as the height was fine already without having to go any higher. Because I'm a bit OCD, I bought some cheapo black cloth to drape over it, so it doesn't look like the combo is perched on a table. Edited October 5, 2020 by rushbo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyJohnson Posted October 5, 2020 Author Share Posted October 5, 2020 6 hours ago, Chienmortbb said: Of course by lifting the cab you will lose the mutual coupling with the floor. I'm more interested in the audible coupling with my ears and having things at a comfortable tweaking height. Furthermore, I have a skittish Birman cat who has marked her territory elsewhere a couple of times; if I can lift said cabinet above squirt height, it'll also set my mind to rest. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Fitzmaurice Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 7 hours ago, Chienmortbb said: Mutual coupling is what you call proximtty effect and the height that it is broken depends on the cabinet design, especially the baffle. Mechanical coupling is a real no no. Mutual coupling is when two or more speakers are less than 1 wavelength apart, assuring no destructive interference when their outputs combine. That's easy at 100Hz where a wavelength is 3.4 meters, not so much at 2kHz, where a wavelength is 17cm. Floor boundary reinforcement is when a speaker is less than 1/4 wavelength off the floor. Reducing its effect in the boomy midbass, in the vicinity of 150Hz, can be realized by lifting the speaker about 60cm. Mechanical coupling does not exist, being the fabrication of those wishing to sell you something to either accentuate or prevent it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyJohnson Posted October 5, 2020 Author Share Posted October 5, 2020 The culprit: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean-Luc Pickguard Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 https://smile.amazon.co.uk/RTX-AMP-STAND-Monitor-TV/dp/B0030M2L2U Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyJohnson Posted October 6, 2020 Author Share Posted October 6, 2020 56 minutes ago, Jean-Luc Pickguard said: https://smile.amazon.co.uk/RTX-AMP-STAND-Monitor-TV/dp/B0030M2L2U Ordered. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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