Speaker Stand

Asphalt Jungle · Post by **Asphalt Jungle** » Mon Mar 17, 2008 1:04 pm

So, I was able to gig this weekend with my new Avatar 2x12 and RV50 head. They sounded great!

The problem is that I used a 4x12 cabinet as a speaker stand in order to get the 2x12 off the floor so I could hear it without having to crank the amp way up. This produced a couple of funny looks from the bass player and drummer.

I thought it looked pretty coolÃ¢â‚¬Â¦Ã¢â‚¬Â¦

Therefore, IÃ¢â‚¬â„¢m looking for a solution to the problem, and I was wondering if there is a product out there that will do what I want a stand to do. Specifically, I would really like the capability to tilt the speaker cabinet back and aimed up so I can hear it clearly, and also have the head sit nice and flat on a surface just above the speaker cabinet. IÃ¢â‚¬â„¢m trying to picture what this would look like, and all I can envision is a really large and clunky design. The drummer claims that he has seen these before, but I have looked around and cannot find anything like it. Has anyone else seen anything like this?

-Steve

Bandeapart · Post by **Bandeapart** » Mon Mar 17, 2008 2:34 pm

I bought exactly that from GC for 20 bucks for my combo 2x12 but I don't see why it wouldn't work for a speaker cabinet. Same thing. I'll show photos later, but I'm at work.

VanR · Post by **VanR** » Mon Mar 17, 2008 2:41 pm

I've been thinking about buying one these for my old bad back.
These will hold a 2-12 and with the optional upper arm it will hold a head too.
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/ ... sku=545002

Asphalt Jungle · Post by **Asphalt Jungle** » Mon Mar 17, 2008 2:55 pm

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Bandeapart
 I bought exactly that from GC for 20 bucks for my combo 2x12 but I don't see why it wouldn't work for a speaker cabinet. Same thing. I'll show photos later, but I'm at work.
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I want it to hold my RV50 head in a flat position too. I suppose it could tilt the head back too as long as it was supported in the back.

Asphalt Jungle · Post by **Asphalt Jungle** » Mon Mar 17, 2008 2:56 pm

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by VanR
 I've been thinking about buying one these for my old bad back.
These will hold a 2-12 and with the optional upper arm it will hold a head too.
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/ ... sku=545002
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That's a really cool gizmo. A little on the pricey side though.

Bandeapart · Post by **Bandeapart** » Mon Mar 17, 2008 4:13 pm

This is what I have for my combo:

$20 dollars.

VanR · Post by **VanR** » Mon Mar 17, 2008 4:17 pm

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Bandeapart
 This is what I have for my combo:

$20 dollars.
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I have one of those I use for my Peavey combo. Works just fine.

Asphalt Jungle · Post by **Asphalt Jungle** » Mon Mar 17, 2008 4:22 pm

Perfect for a combo, but the head would slide right off the back and hit the floor. Not so good....

VanR · Post by **VanR** » Mon Mar 17, 2008 4:27 pm

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Asphalt Jungle
 Perfect for a combo, but the head would slide right off the back and hit the floor. Not so good....
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I suggest the old stand-by Milk Crates.

Bandeapart · Post by **Bandeapart** » Mon Mar 17, 2008 5:08 pm

Buying two would still only be 40 bucks, one for the head, one for the speaker cabinet. Still cheaper than the other suggested link above.

notagain · Post by **notagain** » Mon Mar 17, 2008 6:26 pm

You could always mount some long trianglular pieces
of wood on top to keep the head straight.

Or mount something like the old fender heads had to lock
them down on top of the cab. Like the Bandmasters and
others had.

Asphalt Jungle · Post by **Asphalt Jungle** » Mon Mar 17, 2008 6:54 pm

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by notagain
 You could always mount some long trianglular pieces
of wood on top to keep the head straight.

Or mount something like the old fender heads had to lock
them down on top of the cab. Like the Bandmasters and
others had.

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YES!! That is an excellent idea. I could manufacture some "gussets" from wood, install some type of clip on the front to drape/hook over the cabinet, and paint them orange of course.

I'm not sure what you mean about the Bandmasters....I'm not familiar with them.

Honeycomb-Hideout · Post by **Honeycomb-Hideout** » Mon Mar 17, 2008 7:25 pm

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Bandeapart
 This is what I have for my combo:

$20 dollars.
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Orange Amp, Orange walls, Orange extension cord....Talk about color coordination! [:p]

rrrajo · Post by **rrrajo** » Mon Mar 17, 2008 7:52 pm

I am poor, so I wouldn't look anywhere else besides the side of a Convienience Store for discarded plastic milk crates. I would drape some kind of Dark Blanket over them on stage.

Neiloler · Post by **Neiloler** » Mon Mar 17, 2008 8:00 pm

Sit the head on the floor? Or just keep using your 4x12". I'm just now getting around to using the same stand like Phil has, and it works really well.

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