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dstdenis
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I use K&M 5-leg stands. I have an old 3-leg, but it's tippy if the valve block is pointing toward the gap between the legs (which is why they came up with the 5-leg version). It's fine if you line up the valve block with one of the stand legs—you just have to remember to do that every time. I don't pack the stand in the instrument bell in the case, though, because I want to avoid a situation where the stand might bounce around inside the bell, inside the case, and cause damage.
I have an old Hamilton stand but never use it anymore.
Tim Wendt has recommended the Pack-A-Stand trumpet stand in a few TH posts. I haven't tried it or seen it in-the-wild, but I mention it in case you might want to consider it.
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Lawler Bb
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| Trumpetmannj wrote: | | Brad361 wrote: | | kehaulani wrote: | | acritzer wrote: | | starkadder wrote: | | Torpedo bag. Safest place for your horn. |
Ditto! |
That wasn't the question. |
I think it's a valid response, a Torpedo WILL act as a VERY safe horn stand.
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I've been doing that too since I've been using a torpedo. |
I own a Torpedo case and there's no way I would use it as a horn stand. Takes way too long to get your trumpet out, find the mouthpiece, etc. and then reverse the process when you need to put the horn down for a minute. Am I missing something?
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starkadder
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| Posted: Sat Apr 22, 2017 2:53 pm Post subject: |
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| Lawler Bb wrote: |
I own a Torpedo case and there's no way I would use it as a horn stand. Takes way too long to get your trumpet out, find the mouthpiece, etc. and then reverse the process when you need to put the horn down for a minute. Am I missing something? |
You make the process too complicated . Just slide the horn into the case with the mouthpiece still in the receiver. Reverse the process to play. |
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Lawler Bb
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| starkadder wrote: | | Lawler Bb wrote: |
I own a Torpedo case and there's no way I would use it as a horn stand. Takes way too long to get your trumpet out, find the mouthpiece, etc. and then reverse the process when you need to put the horn down for a minute. Am I missing something? |
You make the process too complicated . Just slide the horn into the case with the mouthpiece still in the receiver. Reverse the process to play. |
Fair enough. The bell would protrude a few inches, right? I guess that's not all bad, but you're still "exposed" doing it that way.
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david mickley
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I started out with the Hamilton [great stand but heavy and bulky to carry around], went to the 3 legged K&M but had to be careful to make sure the valve section is over one leg, went to the 5 legged K&M and loved it until I got my Burbank Benge and found it was messing with my bell so now I use the Hercules stand with the little rubber ball on the stalk so I'm not denting my bell when I put my horn down on the stand. After all that I would say the good old Hamilton is the best and it will last forever.
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GizB
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The Hamilton metal stands (KB500 & KB510) have been my go-to stands for decades. I use the trumpet stands in my studio; the trombone stands are great for gigs where I stand. I use a K&M stand for church gigs - lower profile and easy to transport.
I have several Hercules stands. I find they're not nearly as stable as the Hamiltons, and the screwpegs have loosened over time, so I only use them in my studio, near a wall where I won't knock them over.
I watched the Rufflicks video - very helpful, but the truth is: any horn on a stand can be knocked over, and his advice to pack up your horns between sets is right on.
In addition to being beasts, the Hamiltons are reasonably priced. |
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Paladin53
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Rufflicks,
Nice informative video. Thanks.
But,
Dude,
we see how you got the ruff part of you handle.
I have always liked the spider stand, light, compact easy to carry, never had it damage a bell.
I bought my first one in Germany in 1976. I have a second one that is maybe 8 years old. The 1976 model seems to be the better of the two.
If I bought another stand I would get the K&M.
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