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Location: United States | Hi.
Yup, I'm a NooB. (and I'm not # 7000 :( ) :)
I did a search but I want to be sure I don't waste money. I wanna buy a floor stand for my Balladeer. I have an old stand (70's) but the rounded back keeps it from fitting in the stand.
What is a good floor stand that is not too big? (for to keep in a living room)
Thanks in advance.
FYI - I'm not a good player but I coulda' been if I didn't take 9 years of accordion lessons as a kid. :) |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | Ultimate or Hercules |
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Location: Sunshine State, Australia | If you get the Hercules (recommended) get the one with the padded tripod style legs, like this one...
Don't get the one with the fold out rest, like this one...
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Location: Brisbane Australia | Like Muzza and Dave said.
The first one pictured is great for the roundbacks
The second one is great for Breadwinners/Deacons or any of the O solid bodies
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Location: Vernon CT | Welcome Balladeer LX!
I have a few "On Stage" stand that O's fit on no problem. I think they may be a little less expensive if that is a concern. |
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Location: Brisbane Australia | Welcome Balladeer LX
Apologies I forgot my manners :o
AJ |
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Location: United States | muzza - are you refering to this one?
- and thanks for the welcome(s) |
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Location: Colorado Rocky Mountains | The Hercs are excellent, but they also stick up off the ground a foot higher than those that cradle the neck in lieu of hanging from the headstock. In tight spaces, this might be risky. I bought a carton of heavy duty A-frame stands at a guitar store liquidation auction with long cradle arm supprts that work excellent for the deep bowls. The A-frames generally available on the Internet don't appear to be quite as heavy duty, but their cradle supports could probably be bent and extended to closely fit the deep bowl shape if necessary. |
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Location: GATLINBURG TENNESSEE :) | I have the Hercules triple and it is great! It is really a small investment when you think about the alternative of having your instrument fall down. |
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Location: Keepin' It Weird in Portland, OR | Hercules stands are nice, and sorta universal.
I just have three Stagg stands that I got for $15 or so (each) from the local b&m store.
Nothing fancy and they work fine.... (for Ovations and electrics)
[Plus one Wal-mart stand for $9.98 that I wouldn't recommend :p ] |
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Location: East Tennessee | Originally posted by Gallerinski:
Ultimate or Hercules +1 |
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Location: Utah | Hercules makes one designed for portability to gigs. The height is adjustable. We have several and they work great for roundbacks or electrics.
Musicians Friend link
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Location: Long Island | check it out i made a quick prototype stand for my new ovation. posted on my OFC page.
let me know what ya think? |
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Location: Nashville TN. | I use Quicklok and On stage stands |
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Location: Sunshine State, Australia | Originally posted by Balladeer LX:
muzza - are you refering to this one? That doesn't look like a hercules. |
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Location: United States | I'm sorry muzza. I guess I was referring to BT717 and the On Stage stands. (it was morning time...and I lost an hours sleep this weekend) :)
footprints - I apologize for not knowing what an OFC page is or where to find it. I'd love to see your handiwork though.
Thanks for all of the suggestions. I guess there are quite a few options after all. |
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Location: Long Island | sorry didnt know how to post pics so i made an album on the social network in this forum?
www.ovationfanclub.ning.com try this. |
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Location: Long Island | first try at posting img.  |
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Location: Long Island | sorry i guess its a little to big! |
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Location: Waterloo, IL | I have Hercules and Ultimates. I prefer the Hercs with their locking system so the guitar can't get knocked off the stand. :D |
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Location: United States | yup, it's quite big footprints. I saw it using
your link above. Seems like a nice idea. It's
quite prototype looking at this point. Having an
'O' shape on the bottom could be quite appealing
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What stand fits Ovations?
