tuba rest?

[MaryAnn]

I am getting nowhere with the search function. It ignores the word "tuba" in any query. So if I search on "tuba stand" I get every freaking post that has the word stand in it, and if I search on "tuba rest" I get every freaking post that has the word rest in it, and the search engine always says it ignored the word tuba even when I put what I'm looking for in quotes. It comes out to hundreds of posts for each, and I'm just trying to find post(s) that discuss people's opinions of stands they use while playing. SHEESH. This pip is squeaking pretty loudly. I don't think there is any reason to start a new post on such an old topic.

[soyezu]

My solution for searching for phases and/or words on the forum that are too common is to use a google search limited to this particular website.

Example search phrases to paste into the google search bar:
site:http://forums.chisham.com/ "tuba rest"
site:http://forums.chisham.com/ "tuba stand"

Here's a direct link to the URL of the first example from above:
https://www.google.com/search?q=site%3A ... ba+rest%22

The results still aren't always what I want, but it seems to be better than the built-in search for very common phrases. Hope this helps.

[MaryAnn]

Thank you. I did not know how to do that. It will be very useful in the future.

[scottw]

The Baltimore Brass stand is superb. It weighs 6 lbs, but is worth it's weight. It is lighter than the K&M stand and it's legs are almost flat to the floor, unlike K&M's. That way, you avoid banging into the legs every time you move and also tripping over them. Mine has been used daily for 5-6 years, maybe more, and it has held up just fine.
With any stand, though, there is the possibility that the lead pipe will be too tall, especially for "Pipsqueaks". I am 5'10" and still use a cushion to adjust for my high lead pipe [also more comfortable!]. The BB stand goes lower than the K&M stand I found. The DEG stand is just too flimsy to be very useful or trustworthy.

[MaryAnn]

With my friend's N Star, I have to hold it with my legs below the chair, and it is an N Star that I am going to need a stand for. So the lowest possible is what I'm looking for. Previous tubas, I've been able to put on my lap or on the seat of the chair, so I'll have to see how this works out. Friend has a BB stand which he will bring over so that I can try it. Thanks for all the input. Other option is a higher chair but then my pipsqueak feet will not reach the floor, and that is not a good idea. I suppose some kind of home made sling is another possibility.

[MaryAnn]

But I may have to get this one because of the very low height needed; it goes down to 9.8 inches which may still be too tall. Remember the picture that Schlepp posted? You can see why I need such a low one.
http://www.wwbw.com/K-M-14952-Student-P ... AjHr8P8HAQ" target="_blank

[scottw]

But I may have to get this one because of the very low height needed; it goes down to 9.8 inches which may still be too tall. Remember the picture that Schlepp posted? You can see why I need such a low one.
http://www.wwbw.com/K-M-14952-Student-P ... AjHr8P8HAQ" target="_blank" target="_blank

Try your friend's BB stand, then if it is still too tall even with a cushion, then this K&M is certainly lower than any other I have seen. The legs don't seem to attach quite as high as their standard model, so that is a good thing. Please let us know how this works out should you get it?

[ScottM]

I have a DEG stand and ended up altering it by cutting the tubes to make it go low enough for me to use with my PT20. Works fine now. I am only 5'3" so the cutting was necessary to make it work.
ScottM

[bigroo]

I use the K&M, best stand made, made in Germany not the junk made in China.

[MaryAnn]

Thanks. I'll let you know. Tuba won't be here for a week probably, or so. Nowhere to play it yet, but I've had lots of places to play before, so hopefully some of them will remember me fondly.

[Three Valves]

I like it when I search for tuba related item and "tubal ligation" comes up!!

Otherwise, I found this;

http://www.tubaessentials.com/tubadetails" target="_blank

Howard Johnson Uses the Adjustable Tuba Stand

See the stand in action being used by one of the greatest musicians of our time.



Makes me want to get a BAT!!

[PaulMaybery]

I've researched about all of those commonly advertised, Hercules, Yamaha, K&M, etc, and the BBC.
What is important to me is how compact/light it is, coupled with sturdiness.
The BBC fits that criteria.
It does come with a padded case and mentions that it can be stored in the bell of the tuba.
NOT a good idea as it resulted in numerous small dings/dents (made from the inside) in the bow area of the tuba. "Grumble, grumble"
The flat profile of the legs is a great feature. It is very sturdy. I did put rubber end caps on each of the legs to keep it from sliding.
I think the 15mm from Ace Hardware fit nicely.
My only grouse about is that with certain chairs, it does not go low enough.
I bought it to use with my BMB Bat, which happens to have a rather high lead pipe, about 2 inches above normal. In most situations it is just fine. I always take a padded seat (about 2 inches) to the gigs as I like to sit fairly high with my knees lower than my hip joints. Much better for breathing. On lower chairs I find that to be a must.
But again, it always seems to be just one more thing to schlepp.

On a side note: I thought perhaps the BBC could be easily cut to go lower, but the design & machining is such that a simple hack saw and 5 minutes will NOT do the job.

If the people at BBC are reading, they may wish to consider this in future manufacturing of the stand.