Amp Stand ?

Pat Carlson · Post by **Pat Carlson** » 28 Dec 2004 8:38 am

Do most of you use Homemade Amp Stands?
Or is there a manufactured one strong enough to safely hold a Nashville 1000?
If so where do I get one?
Thanks in advance.

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Sonny Priddy · Post by **Sonny Priddy** » 28 Dec 2004 8:44 am

Bobbie Seymour Has Them At Steel Guitar Nashville. (615-822-5555) At A Good Price Too. SONNY.

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Terry Sneed · Post by **Terry Sneed** » 28 Dec 2004 9:06 am

Will the stands that Bobbe has hold up a session 500rd?
Terry

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b0b · Post by **b0b** » 28 Dec 2004 9:07 am

Moved to "Electronics" section.

John Parker · Post by **John Parker** » 28 Dec 2004 10:33 am

Time for the dumb question of the day.

Why use an amp stand? Does using an amp stand make the amps sound better than if they sit on the floor?

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Pete Burak · Post by **Pete Burak** » 28 Dec 2004 10:38 am

It's easier to not play too loud if the amp is on a stand. You simply hear yourself better.

Al Terhune · Post by **Al Terhune** » 28 Dec 2004 11:12 am

Most of us, unless you position your steel ten feet from your amp, facing it, to get the true tone, don't really know the exact tone we're getting from our amps because we sit above them. I played for a long time with too much highs because of that. Plus it makes it easier to make any adjustments if necessary. Also, if you're playing in a small club unmiced, it lets your sound breath better into the mix.

Al

c c johnson · Post by **c c johnson** » 28 Dec 2004 11:37 am

you can buy a set of Fender legs and put them on any amp. I have them on my Nash 400 and nash 112.

Roger Crawford · Post by **Roger Crawford** » 28 Dec 2004 12:24 pm

Amp stand for a Session 500? I'm not sure the stage floor where I play will support one!

Mark Metdker · Post by **Mark Metdker** » 28 Dec 2004 12:32 pm

Trade that Session for a Nashville 112, then you can use any stand! That's what I did. Don't miss my old Session at all! More tone, plus half the weight. I bought an amp stand at Guitar Center....works just fine.

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Chick Donner · Post by **Chick Donner** » 28 Dec 2004 2:46 pm

I have ALWAYS needed my amp up behind me, as on a chair. Hwever, after running into several places where a suitable chair is not to be found, I started trying (buying) amp stands. The first two I thought were OK, but they don't do the job. Then, out at STL in Sep. this year, the Fulawka room had these really neat stands. I promptly ordered one from a guy there who was in Atlanta. He sent me mine. My local steel store (90 miles or so) is Hummingbird Music in Apple Creek, Ohio. He sells the line, but didn't have the model I wanted in. It's made my Stage Stands Inc., and it has "serrated" circular "joints" to adjust the X type legs and the tilt of the stand itself. The "arms" that hold the amp (or whatever) are LONG, like a foot long apiece. Ans they fold. This thing folds almost (not quite) flat. It's the best transport I've had yet. If the place I play has chairs, I use the chair for the amp and I p8ut my rack on the amp0 stand. If I need this good stand for the amp, I have to put my rack on another stand, one of those stage stands that has a fixed height and a fixed tilt.

Al Terhune · Post by **Al Terhune** » 28 Dec 2004 5:24 pm

Chick -- that's the one I've got it. Love it, and I think it would hold a Session 500!

Do a search on Musiciansfriend.com for "amp stand" and you'll find it. It might show weight capacity.

Al

Ben Slaughter · Post by **Ben Slaughter** » 28 Dec 2004 6:18 pm

I use Fender legs. Amp stand is one more thing to carry.

Sonny Priddy · Post by **Sonny Priddy** » 28 Dec 2004 6:42 pm

The Stands Bobbie Has Holds My 1000 Just Fine. Also My 112 Which Is Not So Heavy. SONNY. They Are Made By Peavey.

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Ray Minich · Post by **Ray Minich** » 28 Dec 2004 7:22 pm

I got a Peavey stand for my NV400 for about $65. Holds the amp more at sittin at the guitar height. Check their website.

Dan Tyack · Post by **Dan Tyack** » 28 Dec 2004 7:34 pm

I hate amp stands for the same reason why most steel players love them. To my ears they make the steel sound too shrill and lacking in bottom end. I have my amp on the floor.

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Al Terhune · Post by **Al Terhune** » 28 Dec 2004 7:52 pm

Dan...LOL, the amp stands don't make the amp sound shrill and lacking in bass. What that amp stand is doing is having you hear exactly what's actually coming out. In other words, the audience is hearing an amp that is too shrill and lacking low end, because they're in front of it! Maybe your perfect tone is only good for "your ears" above the amp!

Wayne Carver · Post by **Wayne Carver** » 29 Dec 2004 5:04 am

Maybe Dan's way of thinking is in the line of stereo buffs who set their speakers on special feet to couple them to the floor. Something about the way they are coupled to the floor will make them sound better.

Alan Kirk · Post by **Alan Kirk** » 29 Dec 2004 6:23 am

An amp on the floor has more bass than one on a stand because the amp's being coupled to the floor enhances the bass. Put the amp in a corner and you'll hear even more bass.

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Kevin Hatton · Post by **Kevin Hatton** » 29 Dec 2004 8:06 am

I have Fender tilt backs on mine but still elect to put it on a chair behind me if I can.

Al Terhune · Post by **Al Terhune** » 29 Dec 2004 8:34 am

I'd rather my comment not fog this fact: Dan's a well-respected veteran steel player, and I've heard him play. His tone and sound is impecable. That said, I've heard other players (ones I respect) whose sound was too shrill because they were going by what they heard from up above. Just a fact.

Terry Sneed · Post by **Terry Sneed** » 29 Dec 2004 12:01 pm

I found one on Musicians Friend on sale for $19.99 weight cap- 150 lbs.

trouble is, gettin the 500rd up on the stand !!

Terry

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Jimmie Martin · Post by **Jimmie Martin** » 29 Dec 2004 2:06 pm

i use earphones on my nashville 112. then only i can hear what a lousy job i do playing.

Mike Richardson · Post by **Mike Richardson** » 29 Dec 2004 4:19 pm

Do you know what would be a real good thing to have?A amp stand that would hold up a 500 and three big people to pick it up for you.I like a amp stand myself.Makes it a little easier to reach back and make adjustments.Little easier to see the knobs.

Mike Richardson
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Pat Carlson · Post by **Pat Carlson** » 29 Dec 2004 8:23 pm

Thanks to all for your help.Got a super deal from Scotty's in St. Louis

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