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Hi everyone,

Sorry if I'm bringing up an already answered question but I wasn't able to find anything in previous post's.

I have had my stand for about two years now and haven't had any real complaints. It's really a great stable stand for everyday use. I at first used the stand with a St. Petersburg (202) and the later with a YBB-641. I noticed that after this switch during lengthy rehearsals the the height on the stand would slowly start to move down. Considering how slow it moved down and the few times I had to readjust, it wasn't much of a bothersome.

Now, I am currently playing on a Meinl Weston 2155 which definitely has some weight on it. With that being said, within 20-25 minutes or so the stand will start to move down fairly quick and I'll have to readjust. This can be pretty annoying to mess with during rehearsal and practice. What I have found to help a little is using my grip towel I keep on the tuba to tighten the screw. This seems to add a little more time but isn't much of a solution.

So, has anyone else dealt with this and possibly found a solution to it? If so, could you please give some insight onto how you "dealt" with it? I'm thinking maybe a new screw might help(?) but not exactly sure. Other than this I really like this stand and would like to be able to continue to use it.


Any help or advice is welcome. Thanks!

I've drilled holes through mine at various intervals and use a nail to stop it dropping!

I've had my BBC Tuba Rest for nearly 2 years as well. I typically use this rest for my Neptune and I've yet to have any problems with slipping. Drilling holes throughout would definitely work to keep it from slipping.

If you add this clamp it will take care of the problem:

http://www.globalindustrial.com/product ... y/30263704" target="_blank" target="_blank

My tubas are very heavy and this clamp ended all slipping. Just bring an Allen wrench along if you need to adjust the stand height.

I made some adapters from 3/4" (inside diameter) tubing, cut to varying lengths (1/4", 1/2", 3/4", 1", etc.), up to about 2". I slip these over the post to create the correct height and then don't have to use the screw. Allows the pad that the tuba rests on to swivel, which I find helpful. I made two sets, one in PVC and one in clear vinyl tubing, both of which were purchased at Ace Hardware.

The clear vinyl tubing is great to use as a breathing tube, as well.

gudge07 wrote:I've had my BBC Tuba Rest for nearly 2 years as well. I typically use this rest for my Neptune and I've yet to have any problems with slipping. Drilling holes throughout would definitely work to keep it from slipping.

AndyCat wrote:I've drilled holes through mine at various intervals and use a nail to stop it dropping!

Thanks the replies and sorry for the late response!


I've kicked the idea of drilling holes in the stand but I probably won't have a chance to do so soon. Though, it really does seem to be the most "ideal" solution. I just don't have the necessary tools with me to do so.

Paul Scott wrote:If you add this clamp it will take care of the problem:

http://www.globalindustrial.com/product ... y/30263704" target="_blank" target="_blank" target="_blank" target="_blank" target="_blank" target="_blank" target="_blank

My tubas are very heavy and this clamp ended all slipping. Just bring an Allen wrench along if you need to adjust the stand height.

This definitely seems like a more practical solution and probably just what I need! Thank you!

The K&M stand is heavier and doesn't go as low but the clamp is rock solid. Shame we can't seem to have the lot...

Peach wrote:The K&M stand is heavier and doesn't go as low but the clamp is rock solid. Shame we can't seem to have the lot...

Actually, I changed to the BBC because my K & M started slipping and I couldn't get it to stop.

I had the same problems with my BBC stand I took it over to Alan Baer and he removed the original knob, added a screw (I forgot the name, you can message me if you would like a picture), he torched the screw and bent it to create a new handle. Since then, I have never had problems with it slipping down. It added more torque in other words.

Curmudgeon wrote:I have two early BBC stands and never play without them. Never slip. I wonder if there was a change to knob that sets the height...?

Mine, too, is an early one [with the K&M-style saddle] and slippage has never been an issue. I had the K&M before the BBC and the BBC definitely works better and is lighter. The K&M slipped often. The legs were too high and constantly in the way.

Curmudgeon wrote:I have two early BBC stands and never play without them. Never slip. I wonder if there was a change to knob that sets the height...?

Hi, this is the screw that came with mine about two years ago.



(Sorry for the life size photo)

I went to the local TSC store, and found a collar to allow sliding it down the smaller diameter shaft that fits into the main one, and fitted the collar with a thumb screw.

Now when I set it up for rehearsal, I set the stand to the needed height and set it with the main (stock) knob. Then- the collar slips down to bottom out on the top of the lower tube, and tighten it in place there. Now there are 2 separate 'locks' holding everything in place- never had a problem with it- and SUPER secure! Now I don't worry about it slipping or failing suddenly and losing any lip....
You can remove the padded 'cup' assembly easily enough to allow sliding the collar down the shaft..... Hope it helps (and it's a cheap fix)

I also had the same problem with my K&M.
Gets really boring, really quick.

So I fitted the tuba rest part onto a stand manufactured by people who would probably get beat-up by some death-metal musician if they tried to sell them the same kind of bullxxxt stand(ards) we except as tuba players.

Yup. A percussion stand. The little K&M part where the tuba rests on is firmly clamped with a multi clamp and thats clamped on a cymbal stand which can be extended high enough so that I can stand if I really want to.

Light enough, nothing breaks down and nothing slips.

I replaced the screw with one of these:

http://www.amazon.com/Steel-Quick-Relea ... 53&sr=1-10

Quick adjustments (because chairs aren't all the same height) and no slipping.