BlackandWhite Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 Another fan, here. I bought 2 of them in '92; gave one to a friend shortly thereafter and have used the $*%@ out of mine. The arms no longer fit inside for storage, but it's a minor inconvenience to throw them in the gig bag. It also leans slightly, as one of the rubber feet is missing. Come to think of it, I should buy one of the new ones... "I never knew that music like that was possible." - Mozart ( Amadeus movie) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobadohshe Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 What do you guys do when the rubber padding on the arms comes off (usually within a month or two) Do you create a homemade solution, or do you scratch the hell out of the bottom of your boards? Kawai C-60 Grand Piano : Hammond A-100 : Hammond SK2 : Yamaha CP4 : Yamaha Montage 7 : Moog Sub 37 My latest album: Funky organ, huge horn section https://bobbycressey.bandcamp.com/album/cali-native Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Threadslayer Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 I laid down some self adhering(sticky backed)weatherstripping on mine and it works great. Bob Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect. -Mark Twain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sven Golly Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 What do you guys do when the rubber padding on the arms comes off (usually within a month or two) Do you create a homemade solution, or do you scratch the hell out of the bottom of your boards? I call Ultimate and they send me replacements pads. That was after I did what Wastrel mentions above with the weatherstripping, and that wore down to nothing (over a period of months). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackandWhite Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 What do you guys do when the rubber padding on the arms comes off (usually within a month or two) Do you create a homemade solution, or do you scratch the hell out of the bottom of your boards? I cut up some rubber self-adhering furniture feet gizmos. Very durable and sticky, but thicker than the original pads, so arms don't fit inside the stand. "I never knew that music like that was possible." - Mozart ( Amadeus movie) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rovito Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 Funny the question of the arm padding has come up. I just bought a used Apex and the foam was missing on all but one arm. I had some black non slip shelf liner that I cut in very narrow strips. Glued them on and better than new. Arms still fit in the case as well. If I listed all of my gear here my wife might see it and start asking questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NuSkoolTone Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 I've had one for about 15 years, and the plastic hinge (Don't see how ANYONE thought that was a good idea) finally snapped off. Once in awhile the bars get stuck in the storage slots and need to be fished out with pliers. Not a big deal, but aggravating. Overall fairly stable. I'll look into the new Apex when it's time to replace. This is where you put your gear list that no one reads anyway! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geren Mortensen Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 Rugged, dependable, easy to deploy and stow, elegant design - what's not to like? The base gets in the way of pedals and foot switches. If you're looking for quick setups and tear downs, and easy carrying, get a Standtastic. It folds down to the same size as the Apex, but leaves plenty of room for your feet. The only problem is that you need to be sure to tighten up the wing nuts when you transport the stand, or they'll fall out and possibly get lost. Otherwise, setup is, as advertised, about 30 seconds. Tear down is about the same. Geren W. Mortensen, Jr. Columbia, Maryland, USA -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Alesis QS 6.1 Casio Privia 310 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Schmieder Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 I can't wait to get mine. I had to make my decision on 2-tier vs. 3-tier base last Friday without all the info I wanted, but if it turns out I need the 3-tier base for gigging, I'll order that one later and maybe even sell the Apex. For some reason the Apex seems to be going out of production in favour of the uber-expensive new model, which looks awkward to me (and heavy). Eugenio Upright, 60th Anniversary P-Bass, USA Geddy Lee J-Bass, Yamaha BBP35, D'angelico SS Bari, EXL1, Select Strat, 70th Anniversary Esquire, LP 57, Eastman T486, T64, Ibanez PM2, Hammond XK4, Moog Voyager Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EscapeRocks Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 As of today, 8/5/09, the Guitar Center in Arlington, Texas has a set of the long tribars and one superclamp in stock (clamp and tribars are sold separately). I just happened to see them hanging on the wall when I was there today. They had two sets of the long bars, but now have just one set No, I do not work for them, just trying to help out someone who might need them quickly. www.guitarcenter.com I think will point you to the local store's phone. David Gig Rig:Depends on the day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Schmieder Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 Oh, good to know they're coming back into stock. I won't even have a chance to take my Standtastick out of its box and set it up for at least a week, if not longer. I am suddenly drowning in studio work and immediate deadlines -- everything else takes a back seat until I'm past the hump. Eugenio Upright, 60th Anniversary P-Bass, USA Geddy Lee J-Bass, Yamaha BBP35, D'angelico SS Bari, EXL1, Select Strat, 70th Anniversary Esquire, LP 57, Eastman T486, T64, Ibanez PM2, Hammond XK4, Moog Voyager Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
resigned Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 I dunno - the Apex 48 was a no-brainer to me: I hated it. No place for my footpedals, wobbly, not deep enough for a serious 88 note keyboard, strange angle, etc. My church had one with an old heavy 88-note Korg 01w on it and they used the top tier to push down on the keyboard and keep it from falling off the bottom tier - yikes! I got rid of the stand and the board together! But the Apex 90 is a better design (to me anyway)... looks more stable, the quad foot arrangement makes pedals more accessable. But it retails for $300-$350... kinda steep for a stick stand. Just can't make myself buy one yet... maybe if I stare at CJ's pix long enough... no, it's not working... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
resigned Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 Question: how does the Apex laptop stand work? Any pix? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harmonizer Posted August 9, 2009 Share Posted August 9, 2009 One inconvenience with my Apex Ultimate keyboard stand is with the plastic flip-top "lid" which closes over the area where the 4 arms are stored - this plastic "lid" does not stay closed. As a result, sometimes when I am carrying the stand, the 4 arms start to slide out. Does anyone have a clever solution for this problem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ITGITC Posted August 9, 2009 Share Posted August 9, 2009 Does anyone have a clever solution for this problem? Yes, I have a clever solution: The Ultimate Support Apex stand has a LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY - KLONK . Call them and order a new part. Customer Support Please contact us at: 800-525-5628 music.customersupport@ultimatesupport.com Tom "Music expresses that which cannot be put into words and that which cannot remain silent." - Victor Hugo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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