Choice of tuba stands(playing)

[joshwirt]

I started out with the DEG stand until it had the same problem with the bolt stripping and then it wouldn't stay up. I've been using the K&M for a few years now and love it except for the ridiculously long legs. The only reason I got the K&M over the BBC stand is because I needed one and they were impossible to get.

If I were to buy another stand, it would be the Baltimore Brass Stand.....same nice 'cup' as the K&M, but rubber coated and smaller legs.

[Eric B]

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[ubertuba]

I too own the BBC stand, and I am very happy with it in general. I bought it when I played an upright valve Yamaha school tuba that I could not seem to get into a good playing position. With the 56J I own now, I don't use it for playing except when I have to sit with the horn for very extended periods, like all-state band.

When I did use it all the time, I found the cup to be sturdy and grip well, except if any water with oil in it leaked on the rubber. I love the spring locking legs; it sounds like you're assembling some kind of weapon. I certainly recommend this stand for every-day use.

The bag I bought for it from BBC seemed thick enough, but there are a few dings in my bell from the inside from when I used it briefly with the Conn. Also, the handle on my bag ripped off, and it didn't close right over the stand (velcro). I wonder if I bought the same DEG bag without knowing?

[bill]

I bought a Wally Johnson stand after using a DEG stand for several years. I am much happier with the Wally Johnson stand than the DEG. It solves the long leg problem by not having legs at all. You sit on it to support the cantilevered portion of it that supports your tuba. You need to use a cushion for your back side in order to be completely comfortable with it. The URL for this company is: http://www.tubassist.com/ . The stand works for me, especially wonderful because I have to LOWER my horn to play it, not merely hold it or raise it. I could not lower the DEG enough and I tended to trip over it's legs when I got up.

[Wyvern]

I use the Tubassist permanently screwed onto a folding chair as in the picture below. It works great for me - the tuba is always the right height and position in relation to the chair.



The only problem is transporting, but I always go to gigs by car, so I can live with that.

Jonathan "who finds it also a great conversation piece when playing in different bands and orchestras"

[scottw]

I can chime in again about the BBStand. It works extremely well, weighs 5 lbs.,assembles in 3 seconds flat, has much shorter leg-span than my old K&M,and is 100% reliable. And, it's a lot cheaper than K&M, too. Highly recommended!

[ken k]

do you need to raise or lower your mouthpeice? i needed to raise my mouthpeice to bring it up to my mouth. I used a Stewart Stand with the velcro straps for a few years and finally I had it permanently attached to the horn and it is the best move I have ever done.

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ken k

[Rick Denney]

Based on many suggestions from TubeNetters I bought a DEG bag for my BBC stand. I had been told that this stand fits well in this bag. Well, it barely fits and you can barely close it. It is supposed to allow you to store your tuba stand inside your bell (or so the ad copy went at the time). To me, this implies a certain level of padding can be expected from this bag. Well, it is thinly padded and the BBC stand is heavy; store a BBC stand in a DEG bag inside your bell and you will be very unhappy.

Wade, you do have to take the top off the stand to put it in that case. I do it all the time. It's never dented my Holton bell yet.

I remove the top and put it lengthwise alongside the folded stand. It fits fine.

I'm assuming, of course, that my DEG is like the one you tried. I really should know better--DEG's stands have varied considerably, and their bags probably have, too.

Rick "agreeign that the BBC stand is heavy" Denney

[Albertibass]

BBC. DEG is good too, but there really is nothing like the non slip shaft of a BBC tuba stand.

[iiipopes]

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[lgb&dtuba]

I added the optional back rest to this Roc N Soc motorcycle throne and use it for tuba. The horn on the seat is exactly where I need it to support the tuba. The throne's thick padding supports and protects the bottom bow as well as my own bottom. The seat back supports my lower back and is low enough not to interfere with breathing correctly. Believe me, 3 hours into a 4 hour gig you appreciate that back support and padding.

Having that seat at gig's is almost as important to me as the beer holder on my stand

In all seriousness, we never know what kind of chairs are going to be provided at a gig and having my own eliminates that variable as well as certain damage to the horn and myself. The seat has held up well for about 9 years now.

[Rick Denney]

Now, THAT sure won't fit in a DEG bag and store in the bell, not even the bell of Wade's 2265.

Rick "who schleps too much at it is" Denney

[lgb&dtuba]

Now, THAT sure won't fit in a DEG bag and store in the bell, not even the bell of Wade's 2265.

Rick "who schleps too much at it is" Denney

You mean you don't have your own personal roadie? I do. But don't tell her that.

[bill]

Greg wrote:

The tuba assist seems like it would be a problem for situations like every time you get up. I can just see/hear it clattering to the floor at the end of a concert when the orchestra is asked to stand. Does it actually affix to a chair? If so, will it work on the cushiony Wenger orchestra style chairs?

The Tubassist (note the name) can be attached to the chair so it does not fall off the chair or even move very much while in use. They really do work.

[Robert N. Calkins]

For those with DEG stands and similar types, the only way to make them workable forever (or close to forever) is to forget about the hand adjustment setup and drill several holes in the moving saddle pole, about an inch apart, one through the body of the stand that lines up with the holes, and use a nut and bolt to hold the works together. You don't need any tools to make it work and don't have to worry about the threads stripping on the "thumbscrew" arrangement. The holes I drilled in mine (4) are about an inch apart and work well in about any situation you may find yourself in. (I hope the pic works.)[img]/Users/robertcalkins/Pictures/iPhoto%20Library/2007/08/13/DSC01186.JPG[/img]

[Robert N. Calkins]

I've never submitted a post with a picture as part of it. How is this done? I inserted an img tag, copied the pic from my iPhoto Library and pasted it in after the tag, but no image. HELP!

[ken k]

Hi Greg, I couldn't get an image to post, so if you would like to see apic of my stewart stand, pm me with your email address and i will be glad to send you some pix.
ken k

[WakinAZ]

I've never submitted a post with a picture as part of it. How is this done? I inserted an img tag, copied the pic from my iPhoto Library and pasted it in after the tag, but no image. HELP!

1. Sign up for a free account at a photo hosting site like www.photobucket.com

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* http://photobucket.com works well and has a one-click link to copy a link for forums and messageboards so you don't have to do the Properties>copy the link thing outlined in the above. You just have to paste the link you just copied into your message.

Eric "volunteering this for a sticky if Sean is listening" L.

Eric "realizing this is more than you asked for, but I'm lazy" L.

[ken k]

I've never submitted a post with a picture as part of it. How is this done? I inserted an img tag, copied the pic from my iPhoto Library and pasted it in after the tag, but no image. HELP!

1. Sign up for a free account at a photo hosting site like www.photobucket.com

2. Upload the pictures from your PC to that online site. Pictures will be stored on their server and then accessible anywhere on the web.

3. After the upload is complete, view the photo you wish to post here. Right-click on the picture and then select Properties. Copy the Address (URL).

4. On this forum, Write in your post the following:

Code:
[img].....paste%20the%20URL%20address%20here.....[/img]

([img]and[/img] can be manually typed or inserted using the buttons at the top of the compose/reply window)

5. THEN, before you SUBMIT your post, be sure to PREVIEW it first. You should see the image. If not, double check your code.

* http://photobucket.com works well and has a one-click link to copy a link for forums and messageboards so you don't have to do the Properties>copy the link thing outlined in the above. You just have to paste the link you just copied into your message.

Eric "volunteering this for a sticky if Sean is listening" L.

Eric "realizing this is more than you asked for, but I'm lazy" L.

did it but it didn't work.....

[ken k]

i think i figured it out now. I was copying the wrong address and it kept going tot he photobucket home page. so if you go back to page two you can see some of my pix.

ken "of course next month when I want to do it again I will never remember how I did it....." k