• FAQ  • Search  • Memberlist  • Usergroups   • Register   • Profile  • Log in to check your private messages  • Log in 

Strongest trumpet stands



 
Post new topic   Reply to topic    trumpetherald.com Forum Index -> Other Toys
View previous topic :: View next topic  
Author Message
ihavepoorcirculation
New Member


Joined: 20 Mar 2013
Posts: 5

PostPosted: Tue Dec 30, 2014 7:56 am    Post subject: Strongest trumpet stands Reply with quote

Hey everyone,

Looking to replace some outdated and extremely decrepit trumpet stands...I need something as strong as possible and able to be thrown into trunks without major incidents. Any ideas?
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
deleted_user_680e93b
New Member


Joined: 03 Apr 1996
Posts: 0

PostPosted: Tue Dec 30, 2014 8:10 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hercules and the old classic Hamilton are 2 pretty strong stands. The old hamilton is under 20 dollars in most places.

regards
tom
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
cheiden
Heavyweight Member


Joined: 28 Sep 2004
Posts: 8910
Location: Orange County, CA

PostPosted: Tue Dec 30, 2014 8:40 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

K&M stands don't have to survive in the trunk if you store them in the bell. Hamilton stands are pretty tough but if they take damage it's likely only the rubber parts which in theory can be replaced.
_________________
"I'm an engineer, which means I think I know a whole bunch of stuff I really don't."
Charles J Heiden/So Cal
Bach Strad 180ML43*/43 Bb/Yamaha 731 Flugel/Benge 1X C/Kanstul 920 Picc/Conn 80A Cornet
Bach 3C rim on 1.5C underpart
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
Nonsense Eliminator
Heavyweight Member


Joined: 03 Feb 2003
Posts: 5212
Location: Toronto

PostPosted: Tue Dec 30, 2014 8:44 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

cheiden wrote:
K&M stands don't have to survive in the trunk if you store them in the bell.

Even if you do throw them in the trunk, with the legs stowed it's hard to imagine them suffering too badly.
_________________
Richard Sandals
NBO
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail
Maarten van Weverwijk
Heavyweight Member


Joined: 04 Jan 2006
Posts: 3377

PostPosted: Tue Dec 30, 2014 8:59 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

If a K&M stand can cope with our stage crew, it will most likely survive in your trunk too...

MvW.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
Kanzabal
Regular Member


Joined: 28 May 2012
Posts: 65

PostPosted: Tue Dec 30, 2014 9:56 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

KRELL1960 wrote:
Hercules and the old classic Hamilton are 2 pretty strong stands. The old hamilton is under 20 dollars in most places.

regards
tom


+1 for the hercules, I own one myself, can't imagine it being damage from throwing it.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
cheiden
Heavyweight Member


Joined: 28 Sep 2004
Posts: 8910
Location: Orange County, CA

PostPosted: Tue Dec 30, 2014 10:09 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Nonsense Eliminator wrote:
cheiden wrote:
K&M stands don't have to survive in the trunk if you store them in the bell.

Even if you do throw them in the trunk, with the legs stowed it's hard to imagine them suffering too badly.

I suppose I might be concerned that the plastic could take damage and that in turn could scratch the horn. Otherwise you're right, it'll be pretty hard to break. The newer ones have a rubber stopper at the tip that might be more susceptible to damaged.
_________________
"I'm an engineer, which means I think I know a whole bunch of stuff I really don't."
Charles J Heiden/So Cal
Bach Strad 180ML43*/43 Bb/Yamaha 731 Flugel/Benge 1X C/Kanstul 920 Picc/Conn 80A Cornet
Bach 3C rim on 1.5C underpart
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
Troy Sargent
Veteran Member


Joined: 13 May 2012
Posts: 205

PostPosted: Tue Dec 30, 2014 10:44 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

+1 for K&M

if you want you can also put a legging or nylon over the stand to prevent scratches if your worried about it
_________________
www.tsargentmusic.com
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Visit poster's website
krax
Heavyweight Member


Joined: 22 Apr 2007
Posts: 680
Location: Hofors, Sweden

PostPosted: Tue Dec 30, 2014 11:15 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I've used my K&M stand as a bell mandrel a few times when I was in a hurry and needed to straighten a bell: It will survive żour bag.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Visit poster's website
ihavepoorcirculation
New Member


Joined: 20 Mar 2013
Posts: 5

PostPosted: Mon Jan 05, 2015 6:48 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks for the responses. I've dealt plenty with the K&M (I use one currently) and hate the old hamilton stands (dealt plenty with them too).

I won't be putting any of these in my case/bag...but in a trunk (stage hands likely will be literally tossing them in). Does this change your opinions?

Thanks.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
Andy Del
Heavyweight Member


Joined: 30 Jun 2005
Posts: 2660
Location: sunny Sydney, Australia

PostPosted: Mon Jan 05, 2015 6:57 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Employ stagehands that respect equipment?

Instrument stands don't need to be babied, but a modicum of sensible handling will mean no damage. If they can't be bothered doing that, find someone who is. (and put it in the contract. Even put a you break through rough handling, you pay clause)

cheers

Andy
_________________
so many horns, so few good notes...
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Visit poster's website
bwoodard
Heavyweight Member


Joined: 08 Jan 2009
Posts: 623
Location: Mich.

PostPosted: Tue Jan 06, 2015 12:45 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

How do they handle microphones? Treat trumpet stands the same way!
_________________
Veteran comebacker!
Bob

2015 Harrelson Summit 4/10
2014 Getzen 4895 Flugelhorn
2014 Getzen 3850
2010 Callet Sima Bb
2010 Callet Sima C
73 Getzen Eterna Severinsen
48 Conn 80A Victor Cornet
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
musicman0097
Heavyweight Member


Joined: 10 Jul 2012
Posts: 601
Location: SF Bay Area, California

PostPosted: Tue Jan 06, 2015 1:27 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I recommend the K&M stand. I used to use a Ultimate Stands Jamstand. But it was a pain to carry around. It was sturdy, though.

Matthew
_________________
Matthew Porter

"There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, learning from failure"- Colin Powell
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail Visit poster's website
oljackboy
Veteran Member


Joined: 16 Nov 2008
Posts: 290

PostPosted: Tue Jan 06, 2015 2:29 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I've settled on the Hercules Trav-L-light stands. They can completely safely travel in the bell of my trumpet, so no stage hands, roadies, goons, gibbons or godzillas ever have any access to them. I really don't let anybody handle my Walt Johnson trumpet-flugelhorn-mutes case but me. Less heartache.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
ctownj30
Regular Member


Joined: 21 Jan 2015
Posts: 12

PostPosted: Wed Jan 21, 2015 1:05 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

+1 for the Hamilton stands - seem very sturdy to me
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
Brad361
Heavyweight Member


Joined: 16 Dec 2007
Posts: 7080
Location: Houston, TX.

PostPosted: Thu Jan 22, 2015 11:02 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

ihavepoorcirculation wrote:
......
I won't be putting any of these in my case/bag...but in a trunk (stage hands likely will be literally tossing them in). Does this change your opinions?

Thanks.


This does not address your question, but personally, anything that I own, I carry. That includes everything horn-related, stands included.

And to be fair to equipment guys, at sometimes 1:30 or 2 o'clock in the morning, they want to get packed and outta there as much as I do. No, that does not excuse abusing equipment, but the reality is what it is.
Which is why I take care of all my own stuff.

Brad
_________________
When asked if he always sounds great:
"I always try, but not always, because the horn is merciless, unpredictable and traitorous." - Arturo Sandoval
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail
etc-etc
Heavyweight Member


Joined: 19 Jan 2008
Posts: 6157

PostPosted: Thu Jan 22, 2015 12:00 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Carrying K&M in the bell can result in a distorted bell if the case hits the floor or the door.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
Norman
Veteran Member


Joined: 04 Mar 2007
Posts: 383
Location: Milan, Italy

PostPosted: Fri Jan 23, 2015 7:24 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I own both the K&M and the Hercules. The K&M is lighter and fits in the bell, but can be easily damaged if someone accidentally steps on it. Also, the horn is very low on the floor, and if someone steps on the stand with the horn on, he will almost certainly damage the bell. My K&M was damaged this way, but luckily the horn was not there... It would be fantastic to live in a world where your horn is absolutely safe on stage, but unfortunately the real world does not work this way!

The Hercules is made of metal, is heavier and does not fit in the bell, but it is sturdy, and keeps the horn higher from the ground, so even if someone accidentally hit the stand, there is good chance that he would not hit the horn. Some people are concerned that it is more likely to tilt and fall, but IMHO this is very unlikely. Another plus of the hercules is that you can use clip on microphones and you don't have to remove them to put the horn on the stand.

I have the single Hercules stand, but they also make models that can hold more than one horn.
_________________
"Don't play like a trumpeter, play like a singer!" Andrea Giuffredi
Taylor Chicago X-Lite
AR Resonance MC 40/8 Mouthpiece
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Visit poster's website
oliver king
Heavyweight Member


Joined: 07 Aug 2008
Posts: 1742

PostPosted: Fri Jan 23, 2015 8:21 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

My left hand. It eliminates the need for a stand, minimizes the opportunity for accidents, matches what I'm wearing .....
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
Display posts from previous:   
Post new topic   Reply to topic    trumpetherald.com Forum Index -> Other Toys All times are GMT - 8 Hours
Page 1 of 1

 
Jump to:  
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum


Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2005 phpBB Group