From steve@speakeasyvintagemusic.com Mon Dec 31 16:56:33 2001
Subject:Re: stupid stand tricks

Hi Group

Going to show my age here. I remember playing the road in the 60's & 70's.
We had the same problems. Buy cheap equipment & live to regret it. Buy
quality & forget nickel & dime. Enjoy what you have forever. Happy
Holidays to all

Steven

Steven Hayes Sr Engineer
Speakeasy Vintage Music
http://www.speakeasyvintagemusic.com
----- Original Message -----
> Alors,
>
> the WS-550 with the 2nd tier is a good way to go, I think. Steady as
> a rock. Very adjustable, although you may wish you could get the
> keyboards a bit closer, if you really play around with it, you can do
> OK in that regard. If gig logistics are not particularly challenging,
> I will use this and be happy with it. If I wasn't lazy, I would use
> it all the time.
>
> There are two main problems with X-stands. They block your legs.
> This is a real issue if you've got a 3-4 pedals/footswitches (not even
> to mention midi pedals!). I gigged with my CX-3 and an X-stand just
> last night and repeatedly found myself trying to switch rotar speeds
> but instead just kicking the stand. The other issue is side-to-side
> rocking. That problem can be negligible when just playing organ, much
> more prounounced if doing the Jerry Lee Lewis thing. So I avoid
> X-stands (I'm dealing with my "morning after" regrets right now).
>
> The ultimate Dakota stands are super-functional. I don't like the
> profile they create on stage. I want the audience to see me and my
> keyboards and nothing else (oh vanity!)
>
> Adan
>
> > As for the WS-550 2-tier solution, beside the fact that there are a
> lot of parts, is it a good solution? Is it ajustable enough and stable
> enough? I know the WS-550 is great, as I'm owning one, but I'm looking
> for a 2-tier solution and as I rarely play standing, the Invisible
> stands are not for me (and the non-folding 2nd tier is not that great
> for synths, while sitting on a bench). So, WS-550 + 2nd tier or else?
> >
> > Happy new year!!
> >
> > Etienne
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