suggestions for lap steel stand
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suggestions for lap steel stand
I am looking for suggestions for a lap steel stand that i can use standing up....I used to have one of the asher stands and it was great but alas I sold it and now they are really expensive, so i am looking for something less expensive. Maybe a keyboard stand ?
if you have any ideas or have one you are willing to part with, let me know...btw none of my lap steels have sockets for legs
thanks in advance.
if you have any ideas or have one you are willing to part with, let me know...btw none of my lap steels have sockets for legs
thanks in advance.
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Re: suggestions for lap steel stand
I used a table-style keyboard stand. Adjustable height, adjustable width, and far more stable than any dedicated lap steel stand I've seen.
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Re: suggestions for lap steel stand
Yes, shop around for a keyboard stand.
One thing: they usually have only two support points. Go to a hardware store & buy a pre-made shelf. Put that on the stand and put the steel on top of that for better support.
One thing: they usually have only two support points. Go to a hardware store & buy a pre-made shelf. Put that on the stand and put the steel on top of that for better support.
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Re: suggestions for lap steel stand
No need for an additional shelf.


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Re: suggestions for lap steel stand
Ironing board?
I have used a keyboard stand for two lap steels. Not sure I'd use this on stage as one inadvertent bump could be a disaster.


I have used a keyboard stand for two lap steels. Not sure I'd use this on stage as one inadvertent bump could be a disaster.

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Re: suggestions for lap steel stand
Thanks to all who responded...I will look around for a keyboard stand.
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Re: suggestions for lap steel stand
Search eBay for "Welt Safe-Lock Projector Stand". current example
These are great, portable, sturdy, adjustable stands. I stick a few of those adhesive rubber feet on mine to keep the steel in place/prevent scratching.
These are great, portable, sturdy, adjustable stands. I stick a few of those adhesive rubber feet on mine to keep the steel in place/prevent scratching.
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Re: suggestions for lap steel stand
For standing I've often used a walker. They're light, they fold flat and the height is adjustable.
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Re: suggestions for lap steel stand
That's a great idea! I've never considered that, very clever! Thanks for sharing!Fred wrote: 10 Oct 2025 11:25 am For standing I've often used a walker. They're light, they fold flat and the height is adjustable.
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Mike K

1932 A22 Rickenbacher Frypan, 1937 7string Prewar Rickenbacher Bakelite (C Diatonic), 1937 7string Epiphone Electar (Jerry Byrd's E9), 1937 Epiphone Electar (C#m9), 1940's Post War Rickenbacher Bakelite (Feet's D), 1950 Supro (Open F), 1950's Rickenbacher ACE (C6), 1950's Rickenbacher A25 Frypan (A6), 1957 National New Yorker (Jerry's E13), 1955 Q8 Fender Stringmaster (A6, C6, Noel's E13, C Diatonic), 1961 Supro (Open A), 8string VanderDonck Frypan (Buddy Emmons's C6).
Mike K
1932 A22 Rickenbacher Frypan, 1937 7string Prewar Rickenbacher Bakelite (C Diatonic), 1937 7string Epiphone Electar (Jerry Byrd's E9), 1937 Epiphone Electar (C#m9), 1940's Post War Rickenbacher Bakelite (Feet's D), 1950 Supro (Open F), 1950's Rickenbacher ACE (C6), 1950's Rickenbacher A25 Frypan (A6), 1957 National New Yorker (Jerry's E13), 1955 Q8 Fender Stringmaster (A6, C6, Noel's E13, C Diatonic), 1961 Supro (Open A), 8string VanderDonck Frypan (Buddy Emmons's C6).