From bruce@ashbysolutions.com Mon Dec 31 13:42:06 2001
Subject:Re: stupid stand tricks

All,

I can't say enough about Ultimate Support's Apache/Dakota stands. They aren't all that cheap, but they last forever, are lifetime warranted, and very light.

And no, I don't sell USS stands -- but I'm thinking about it! ;^)

Regards,

-BW

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Bruce Wahler
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At 04:30 P 12/31/2001 -0500, you wrote:
>Since you are talking stands.....don't EVER buy this one
>
>http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/sid=011231132509024208130195178350/search/g=home/detail/base_id/35266
>
>I bought this one to leave at rehearsal etc..and saved no money at all
>by buying something cheap.
>
>I have half my rig set up for tonight's gig cause yet another tier
>stripped out.
>
>Had to go home for the good one.
>
>AXMAN is crap. Don't buy them unless you only want to put a little Casio
>on them.
>
>Linda
>
>Dan S wrote:
>
>> I've got a Yamaha S80 and the new Korg CX3 and I thought I'd share
>> some of
>> the solutions and problems I've come across trying to use the two.
>> Since the
>> CX3 has its own unique dimensions, I thought this might be of interest
>> to
>> some in this group, as there's been some talk about stands, solutions,
>> etc.
>>
>> I've used a QuicLok Z726L stand at home
>> (http://zzounds.com/love.music?p=p.QLKZ726L) and really like the
>> flexibility, the leg room and the strength. I don't travel with it
>> because
>> it takes a while to setup/teardown and is quite large and bulky.
>>
>> I have thought about using the WS550
>> (http://zzounds.com/love.music?p=p.QLKWS550) because it's so flexible,
>>
>> leaves leg room and can use the same upper tiers I'm using on my Z726
>> stand - very adjustable, very stable. Before I threw more cash at the
>> problem, I decided to work with what I've got already.
>>
>> #1: Use the pair of Mackie SRM450s I have and lay the S80 across them.
>> Not
>> the best for all situations because of the speaker placement but
>> certainly
>> reasonable for practices and solo gigs. Lots of leg room and the
>> "stand" is
>> based on speakers I already bring. This only works for one keyboard.
>> But I
>> liked the simplicity.
>>
>> #2: Use an old keyboard stand I had for the S80
>> (http://zzounds.com/love.music?p=p.KAMKKS100) and then place the CX3
>> on an X
>> stand behind it. Adjust the height of the S80 stand so the CX3 just
>> hangs
>> over it and keeps the keyboards in closer proximity than using tiers
>> on my X
>> stand. This leaves lots of leg room, is very stable and even allows me
>> to
>> place other gear on the 6" space on the CX3. Disadvantage: two heavy
>> stands
>> to lug.
>>
>> I'll also add that I use a RokSok drummers throne so I can have more
>> adjustment for my sitting position. I tend to sit high so that
>> standing is
>> very easy (assuming I don't have to use the volume pedal much, if I
>> do, I
>> lean on the seat).
>>
>> Hope everyone has a great new year!
>>
>
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