groove machine Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 I own several stands but am still looking for the perfect one for my Marcus Miller Fender Jazz. 2 in particular that look promising are the iStand & Travlite by Hercules. Any opinions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moot Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 I dig the Hercules stuff but my guess is they won't fit in a gig bag so, not exactly portable IMO. I bought a bunch of these and they are very portable. "He is to music what Stevie Wonder is to photography." getz76 I have nothing nice to say so . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul K Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 I had one of those Hercules stands; sold it. It was totally great in a set-it-up and leave it place in the house, but too big/long to easily bring it to gigs. And it took up a lot of floor space. Things are just the way they are, and they're only going to get worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainCutthroat Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 I can't recommend any particular make. I do however suggest one that does not have the detachable bottom. They always seem to break on me and it is one more piece that can get lost. I have a nice collapsing one that is a single piece and can fit in the big pocket of my gig bag. Carvin Bunny Brunel Signature 5 String, ESP LTD 5 String, Ampeg SVT3, Ampeg 4x10 and 1x18 www.captaincutthroat.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveC Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 I looked at these at a local store: http://accessories.musiciansfriend.com/product/Hercules-HERCULES-ISTAND-ELECTRIC?sku=456588 Just not sure if I trust it. I'd love something other than my big Hercules tripod stand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yourlord Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 I gig with 3 basses and use a hercules stand that holds 3 basses.. works for me, but we have decent gear moving capacity. Feel free to visit my band's site Delusional Mind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy c Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 I have a bunch of stands made by Ultimate Support. They are a great company. If something breaks, they send you a new one, no questions asked. Free download of my cd!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rizzo9247 Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 I do not have experience with the two stands you mention, but I own this stand from Hercules: http://accessories.musiciansfriend.com/product/Hercules-Stands-GS402B-Mini-Electric-Guitar-and-Bass-Guitar-Stand?sku=453079 It folds up tiny and fits in most places a rat can crawl in to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groove machine Posted July 21, 2009 Author Share Posted July 21, 2009 Yeah, that's the one that I was thinking of. Anyone check this out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groove machine Posted July 21, 2009 Author Share Posted July 21, 2009 I have this stand too but it doesn't hold my Marcus Miller Jazz very well. It slipped once already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy c Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 A Jazz bass is not flat across the bottom like a P bass. It's less symmetrical and doesn't work so well on a stand which has the typical U-shaped place for the bass to sit. The best stand to use for a Jazz is one that hangs the bass by the headstock. The Hercules and Ultimate stands both do that. http://img3.musiciansfriend.com/dbase/pics/products/tn/9/8/9/260989.jpg Free download of my cd!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 I dig the Hercules stuff but my guess is they won't fit in a gig bag so, not exactly portable IMO. I bought a bunch of these and they are very portable. I use stands very similar to this one moot linked when I gig. They work very well. At home they all hang on wall hangers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b5pilot Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 A Jazz bass is not flat across the bottom like a P bass. It's less symmetrical and doesn't work so well on a stand which has the typical U-shaped place for the bass to sit. The best stand to use for a Jazz is one that hangs the bass by the headstock. The Hercules and Ultimate stands both do that. http://img3.musiciansfriend.com/dbase/pics/products/tn/9/8/9/260989.jpg That's the dilemma I have with my Guild pilot which is shaped like a jazz bass. I just buy those el-cheapo stands with the fork shaped tilt base and the upper fork shape that cradles the neck from GC. Not super portable but they do the job. Lydian mode? The only mode I know has the words "pie ala" in front of it. http://www.myspace.com/theeldoradosband Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cthulhu Fhtagn Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 The Herc. Straight up. 1) - They don't fall down 2) - The bass doesn't move 3) - They don't have the craptastic QC that one experiences with On-Stage and Rockstar stands. 4) - They make the perfect Father's Day gift. 5) - Ok, they don't fold up into a little tiny package that fits in a gig bag. Or my pocket. Or my cell phone case. So what? I'd rather lug the Herc than see my '51 reissue skittering across the floor or having my Ibanez AEB10 fall forward and push the "E" tuner right out the back of the headstock. Ph'nglui mglw'nafh Cthulhu R'lyeh wgah'nagl fhtagn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanYmaL X Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 We use Ultimates... they are great. And they are made right up the road in Loveland. In fact, I think one of our sub keyboard players is a vendor for them or something... or having my Ibanez AEB10 fall forward and push the "E" tuner right out the back of the headstock. you too, huh? Sucks, don't it? DX Aerodyne Jazz Deluxe Pod X3 Live Roland Bolt-60 (modified) Genz Benz GBE250-C 2x10 Acoustic 2x12 cab Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getz out Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 http://dropd.com/issue/18/Nickelback/nickel.jpg Guitar holder, guitar stand... what's the difference? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cthulhu Fhtagn Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 or having my Ibanez AEB10 fall forward and push the "E" tuner right out the back of the headstock. you too, huh? Sucks, don't it? DX ... and split the head stock from the hole to about three inches down the neck. Like a black hole through a cocktail stirrer. Ph'nglui mglw'nafh Cthulhu R'lyeh wgah'nagl fhtagn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moot Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 You're a Black Hole Head Stock Head Hole About 3 Inches "E" Tuner Cocktail Stirrer "He is to music what Stevie Wonder is to photography." getz76 I have nothing nice to say so . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davo-London Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 WE have the Hercules mic stands at church and they have not been good at all. I have a pair of these: Ultimate And they work for a Jazz as they have three support points. Some of the others don't look like they'll take much of a knock. Cheers Davo "We will make you bob your head whether you want to or not". - David Sisk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanYmaL X Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 We have one like that, with the extra bottom supports, but I don't care for it too much... I prefer the standard style that just hangs the bass from the headstock. They work great for my Fender, but my 5 string had an offset headstock which made it hang at an angle and it was kind of tipsy. We found that with the one with the extra supports on the legs we tended to forget they were there and would put the guitar on and not get it seated properly, and it would want to fall off. They fold up though, so it's not a real big issue. DX Aerodyne Jazz Deluxe Pod X3 Live Roland Bolt-60 (modified) Genz Benz GBE250-C 2x10 Acoustic 2x12 cab Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffinator Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 You're a Black Hole Head Stock Head Hole About 3 Inches "E" Tuner Cocktail Stirrer You forgot "Split Neck" A bunch of loud, obnoxious music I USED to make with friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groove machine Posted July 22, 2009 Author Share Posted July 22, 2009 So I guess there is no portable stand yet that'll secure my Jazz? I've been using the Hercules which hangs my bass at the headstock. Anyone try out the iStand? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davio Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 I picked up one of these at Costco about a month or two ago for about $22 (as opposed to the cheaply made $50 ones on musiciansfriend) for carrying my gear around the city and I was thinking about getting one of these or even just a piece of velcro to wrap around the handle and bass neck to work as a bass stand. Just fold up my gig bag or something for a bit of padding on the bottom. Viola...I have a very sturdy bass stand without bringing any extra gear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanYmaL X Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 Thats actually not a bad idea.. I have one of those dollies as well... I'll have to look into that idea a lttle more. DX Aerodyne Jazz Deluxe Pod X3 Live Roland Bolt-60 (modified) Genz Benz GBE250-C 2x10 Acoustic 2x12 cab Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b5pilot Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 So I guess there is no portable stand yet that'll secure my Jazz? I've been using the Hercules which hangs my bass at the headstock. Anyone try out the iStand? This is the one I use. http://www.guitarcenter.com/Musicians-Gear-Tubular-Guitar-Stand-451058-i1322954.gc At $8 it's cheap, it holds a jazz bass. It works ok for me. Lydian mode? The only mode I know has the words "pie ala" in front of it. http://www.myspace.com/theeldoradosband Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cthulhu Fhtagn Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 You're a Black Hole Head Stock Head Hole About 3 Inches "E" Tuner Cocktail Stirrer A new world's record for the most "You're a ..." in one post! Everyone gots to have a special purpose, right? Ph'nglui mglw'nafh Cthulhu R'lyeh wgah'nagl fhtagn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b5pilot Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 You're a special purpose. Lydian mode? The only mode I know has the words "pie ala" in front of it. http://www.myspace.com/theeldoradosband Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davio Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 Flipper was a special porpoise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cthulhu Fhtagn Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 Your're a Flipper! That's it. This thread is offically around the bend. Yeah, I know. "You're around the bend." Ph'nglui mglw'nafh Cthulhu R'lyeh wgah'nagl fhtagn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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