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My tuba is heavy, so I bought a BBC tuba stand. Works great and it's a big help, except for one big problem -- the stand itself is also heavy, and not something I would consider "portable" to lug through the NYC subways with me along with a heavy tuba.

Are there any good lightweight tuba stands? I realize part of the stability and sturdiness of the stand is from the weight. But I'm a little disappointed that I have to leave the stand at home.

I use a DEG stand. It came with a bag and I can just slip it inside the bell or carry it in my Manhasset Voyager bag.

bort wrote:My tuba is heavy, so I bought a BBC tuba stand. Works great and it's a big help, except for one big problem -- the stand itself is also heavy, and not something I would consider "portable" to lug through the NYC subways with me along with a heavy tuba.

Are there any good lightweight tuba stands? I realize part of the stability and sturdiness of the stand is from the weight. But I'm a little disappointed that I have to leave the stand at home.

For the significantly extra strength and stability the BBC stand has over the DEG, the 6 lbs it weighs is not that big a factor. I appreciate wanting to pare weight on the subway, but the performance of the stand is too significant to compromise. JMHO

Bort,

I also use the BBC tuba stand with my King 2341 (new style). I agree that it can be a PITA to schlep around but also agree with the previous comment that it's worth its weight in steel. I bought one of those bags for the K&M tuba stand (the non-playing stand) and use that with a shoulder strap to carry the BBC stand, my mp pouch and a bag with valve oil, tuner, drool remover (towel) etc. Our band keeps getting evicted from one rehearsal site to another and you would not believe how many variations of crappy chairs exist in various halls, especially those god-awful plastic folding monstrosities. The BBC stand has become invaluable in these situations.

Good info, thanks everyone. If my commute was shorter or if I were driving there, it'd be a non-issue. But carrying everything everywhere changes things a little bit and changes what is practical. Maybe I'll give it a try once, see what happens.