20 J: Too big for KM tuba stand, Any suggestions?

manatee · Post by **manatee** » Thu Mar 31, 2005 9:45 am

I have acquired a bell front 20 J and it doesn't seem to fit in my KM floor stand. Does someone make a stand that will accomodate this BAT? Or is there some easy alteration I can make to this stand? Thanks. I really don't want to put it on the ground.

Z-Tuba Dude · Post by **Z-Tuba Dude** » Thu Mar 31, 2005 10:25 am

The "fingers" on the support arm should be bendable. I have been able to adjust my stand to accomodate a BAT, and a MW 182!

manatee · Post by **manatee** » Thu Mar 31, 2005 10:28 am

Thank you, but, it is the width of the tuba from side to side that is the issue.

Z-Tuba Dude · Post by **Z-Tuba Dude** » Thu Mar 31, 2005 11:16 am

That is what I am refering to.

The width of the "C" shaped "fingers" which hold the bell in place, can be bent to accomodate what ever size bell/throat you have (at least on mine, they can be).

Z-Tuba Dude · Post by **Z-Tuba Dude** » Thu Mar 31, 2005 11:18 am

OOps! I think that I know what you mean now!

You mean that when the base is fully extended (width-wise), it is not wide enough?

manatee · Post by **manatee** » Thu Mar 31, 2005 11:22 am

You are correct Sir!

Chuck(G) · Post by **Chuck(G)** » Thu Mar 31, 2005 11:56 am

I'd wonder about the stability of a big BF tuba like the 20J in a K&M stand. Maybe you'd be best building one yourself.

Mark · Post by **Mark** » Thu Mar 31, 2005 12:33 pm

manatee wrote:I have acquired a bell front 20 J and it doesn't seem to fit in my KM floor stand. Does someone make a stand that will accomodate this BAT? Or is there some easy alteration I can make to this stand? Thanks. I really don't want to put it on the ground.

I remember seeing a 6/4-tuba sized K&M stand for sale on the web site for either Baltimore Brass or Dillon's.

MaryAnn · Post by **MaryAnn** » Thu Mar 31, 2005 1:30 pm

Z-Tuba Dude wrote:The "fingers" on the support arm should be bendable. I have been able to adjust my stand to accomodate a BAT, and a MW 182!

Gee! Why would you use a stand for a MW 182? As small as I am, it sits on my lap!

MA

sinfonian · Post by **sinfonian** » Thu Mar 31, 2005 1:49 pm

I believe that the K&M stand comes in 2 sizes Regular and King Size.

If you are using the regular maybe the king size will work for you.

gwwilk · Post by **gwwilk** » Thu Mar 31, 2005 3:04 pm

The King sized K&M stand should work. I had the same problem with my Rudolf Meinl Bayreuth, so I ordered the large model. It fits just fine, and has velvet covered arms rather than rubber. Both Dillon's and Baltimore Brass have them advertized.

Jerry Wilkins

manatee · Post by **manatee** » Thu Mar 31, 2005 5:32 pm

Thank you. I did not know there were two sizes.
What is a tuba pallet? There is no picture at BB. Just from the sound of it, it doesn't sound like something that is portable.

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20 J: Too big for KM tuba stand, Any suggestions?

20 J: Too big for KM tuba stand, Any suggestions?

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