Tuba Stands?

brianggilbert · Post by **brianggilbert** » Sun Dec 02, 2007 11:05 am

Folks-

Have any of you have feedback on a tuba stand that works well for you?

My horn is a Jupiter 482, a little larger than normal 3/4 horn. I'm looking for something (a) stable and solid, (b) easy and compact to carry to gigs and rehearsals, and (c) something that protects the finish on the horn with adequate rubber/foam contact points.

As always I appreciate the honest and active dialogue that always originates on this forum!

All the best,

The Jackson · Post by **The Jackson** » Sun Dec 02, 2007 11:43 am

The only real tuba stand I've used is the Wenger Tuba Tamer. I think it's a bit bulky, but it does the job.

If you only want a stand for playing time, a drum throne works pretty well. They are nice and cushioned and adjustable. Most of them can fit in a backpack when off to a gig.

Hope that helps!

brianggilbert · Post by **brianggilbert** » Sun Dec 02, 2007 12:16 pm

Ideally, not looking for a playing aid but for something to "plant" the horn in to avoid laying it down on the floor or on the bell.

The Jackson · Post by **The Jackson** » Sun Dec 02, 2007 12:23 pm

Check this out, then

EDIT: And this

TubaRay · Post by **TubaRay** » Sun Dec 02, 2007 12:30 pm

The Jackson wrote:Check this out, then
EDIT: And this

I believe these are the way to go. I have a K&M stand, and use it often. At a gig last night, as a matter of fact. It is convenient and is not easily toppled.

Alex F · Post by **Alex F** » Sun Dec 02, 2007 12:30 pm

I suggest trying the K&M tuba stand. It is solid, stable, and folds into a relatively small package. There are some cheaper knock-off versions of this stand available on ebay and the like - I've not used them and can't vouch for their stability and reliability.

Any instrument stand should be used with caution with regard to where it is placed. Even the best stand will not help you if some moron drummer or viola player chooses to cut between your tuba-in-stand and a chair and knocks it over.

Also, if buying a K&M, made sure that you buy the tuba model and not the euphonium model (unless you have a euphonium). They look the same from afar.

Wyvern · Post by **Wyvern** » Sun Dec 02, 2007 12:45 pm

Another recommendation for the K&M stand! I have used them for the last 5 years and have found them very secure with no accidents.

Use of the stand also, in my experience considerably reduces dings to the tuba - anyone walking past only touches the bell rim rather than knocking the bottom bow and even more important no-one stands on the bell! Many a tuba damaged that way

josh_kaprun · Post by **josh_kaprun** » Sun Dec 02, 2007 12:45 pm

One word...Tubassist!

Best stand ever. Sturdy like none other, and adjustable to your heart's content.

oldbandnerd · Post by **oldbandnerd** » Sun Dec 02, 2007 2:01 pm

This stand is a beast and is exactly what your are looking for :

It's heavy and sturdier than any thing else you will see. I use it for my euphonium. It's darn near impossible to tip over.It's also cheaper than most . It will fold up and is as easy to carry as a folding music stand although it does add about 10 pounds to all the other equipment you will have to lug around .

http://www.samash.com/catalog/showitem. ... iateID=630

josh_kaprun · Post by **josh_kaprun** » Sun Dec 02, 2007 2:14 pm

Scooby Tuba wrote:
MikeBanullian wrote:tuba stands for the weak

surely you are strong, no?
Yeah, weak like Alan Baer and Gene Pokorny...

BURN!!!

TexTuba · Post by **TexTuba** » Sun Dec 02, 2007 2:55 pm

Scooby Tuba wrote:
Logan wrote:I think he was being sarcastic...
Really...?

MichaelDenney · Post by **MichaelDenney** » Sun Dec 02, 2007 5:45 pm

I think it was about 9 months or a year ago that there was an excellent thread on this. If memory serves, the consensus was that the Baltimore Brass Company Tuba Rest worked best for most folks. Mine certainly handles my big Holton BB345 well, and it is sturdy and has a small footprint.

Wyvern · Post by **Wyvern** » Sun Dec 02, 2007 6:29 pm

brianggilbert wrote:Ideally, not looking for a playing aid but for something to "plant" the horn in to avoid laying it down on the floor or on the bell.

MikeBanullian wrote:tuba stands for the weak

You are talking about the wrong sort of stand!

gwwilk · Post by **gwwilk** » Sun Dec 02, 2007 7:38 pm

Neptune wrote:
brianggilbert wrote:Ideally, not looking for a playing aid but for something to "plant" the horn in to avoid laying it down on the floor or on the bell.

MikeBanullian wrote:tuba stands for the weak
You are talking about the wrong sort of stand!

Another problem is that there are some imitations out there, and the pictures that are linked into this thread show genuine imitations. Here is what the real deal looks like:
http://www.k-m.de/Tuba-bass.3+M5fe9b00189d.0.html

I have a king-sized K&M stand for my RM Bayreuth and a regular tuba-sized K&M stand for my Miraphone 191. Wherever my tubas go, they go with me because I'm not gonna put my horns on the floor. These stands are very stable and it takes more than a little bump to jostle them around.

I also have a genuine imitation I purchased by mistake but for which I currently have little use. It works, but it just isn't the same as a K&M.

I guess I'm also a wimp since I use the K&M playing rest at home and the Baltimore Brass playing rest on the road because it's lighter, more portable, and easily adjusts low enough to be used with a standard chair and my Bayreuth. I'm 6'1" with long legs and a shorter torso.

My avatar shows my practice setup with the tubas, stands, and drum throne.

brianggilbert · Post by **brianggilbert** » Sun Dec 02, 2007 9:22 pm

Thanks for the info folks. I just bought the K&M stand at WWBW. Seems to be priced about as good as anywhere else.