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Location: Germany | I own a 1982 Custom Balladeer 1612L (lefty) and would like to use it on stage for song intros then back off to my electric guitar. There used to be a stand up "stand" for playing the Ovation that I think was called the "Adamas stand". Designed way back when by Alex Lifeson of "RUSH". Does anybody know if something like that stand is still available on the market (new or used)? Or possible another idea to mount the Ovation without drilling a hole in it and mounting it on a mike stand base. All input would be great. Thanks, Bob |
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Location: NJ | I have one in my basement |
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Location: NJ | I believe it was called a "Gracie" or "Gracey" stand . . . |
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Location: East Wenatchee, WA | I have seen several bluegass and gospel groups use these if it is what I think you are talking about.
The on I remember most the guy plays mandolin both rythym and solos, then will throw the mandolin behind his back and begin picking a solo on his Martin, then just as quick transition back to his mandolin. The Martin is sitting there suspended in space.
I checked it out and it looked new, not old, but I cannot remember the make or model.
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Location: the BIG Metropolis of TR | Cliff is right,(hey,it happens ;) ) It's called a "Gracie" stand.....
......Elderly has it listed: Gracie stand
expensive little sucker! Maybe Al can get them cheaper? |
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Location: the BIG Metropolis of TR | I beleive they make one specifically for Ovations! |
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Location: NJ | It may take a bit more of an exhaustive search to find one that'll hold an "O".
They list 'em for acoustic or electric guitars, but I seem to remember when we were investigating this a couple years ago that there's also a "roundback" designation as well (not sure if lefty/righty enters into it, either).
My Advice:
If Al's got one . . . Grab It.
(ShutUpWitko!) |
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Location: the BIG Metropolis of TR | Here's one on da bay....
http://cgi.ebay.com/Gracie-Acoustic-Guitar-Stand-Stage-Stand-Santan...
Seller says "No returns due to abnormal shaped guitars." Hmm,I wonder what he means by THAT remark!.... |
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Location: the BIG Metropolis of TR | Here's a "Regular" Ovation...
http://cgi.ebay.com/Gracie-GRPSR-Regular-Ovation-Acoustic-Guitar-St...
...and a "Shallow" Ovation;
http://cgi.ebay.com/Gracie-GRPSRS-Shallow-Ovation-Acoustic-Guitar-S...
(I still think them suckers are expensive! :eek: ) |
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Location: NJ | Perhaps so, but I think I'd be somewhat reticent about clipping one of my guitars into something "cheaper" . . . |
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Location: the BIG Metropolis of TR | Good point! |
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Location: East Wenatchee, WA | It looks like a high quality cymbal stand (I have a couple of Vintage Ludwig stands like this) only in place of the cymbal holder is a padded wire shaped holder.
I bet if you bought a cymbal stand then got a good look at one of these, it would be a simple matter to have some one weld it up for you. But...then again....a bit of cash buys some simplicity too. |
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Location: the BIG Metropolis of TR | Hey Al, Is the gracie stand a product of Hercules? |
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Location: NJ | Originally posted by Trboy:
Hey Al, Is the gracie stand a product of Hercules? nope
the stand I have fits onto a mic stand it may be labeled kmd |
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Location: NJ | It depends . .
. . do you work in the building trades?? | |
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Location: NJ | Originally posted by tbran1996:
Al, are you interested in getting out of the basement? what do you want for it. send me an e mail,
money talks but electrical work is also needed. | |
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Location: GATLINBURG TENNESSEE :) | I just bought one of the Hercules 3-guiter drop-in stands, and it's the best one I've seen yet for Ovations. The only downside is it's a little tight for the wider classical neck. Aside from that, I can load this up with any sized guitar combinations and it never tips, and holds the instruments quickly and securely. The headstocks don't touch either like they do with other stands. | |
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stage stand for Ovation or Adamas
