Tripod steel guitar stands

Ray Shakeshaft · Post by **Ray Shakeshaft** » 31 Mar 2011 5:28 am

Is anyone still making the tripod stands for steel guitars.

I can see that the bottom half is similar to the stands used by drummers and perhaps someone makes the top attachments to hold the guitar though one often sees a prop arm to hold the peg head end. (See some of Ray Montee's videos)

Any leads would be welcome. Thanks.

S.M. Johnson · Post by **S.M. Johnson** » 31 Mar 2011 3:13 pm

After reading YOUR post, I visited the You Tube site of Ray Montee and examined his stand.

Just two weeks back, there were no less than five of these near identical stands up for auction on eBay.
They tend to come in clusters then none for awhile.

Keep looking......... All were moderately priced.

Ray Shakeshaft · Post by **Ray Shakeshaft** » 1 Apr 2011 4:39 am

Many thanks SMJ. I live in the UK so I rarely look at the US Ebay but I will in future.

If any has a tripod type stand and can send me a picture of the top piece I would be most grateful. A drummer friend has donated a very sturdy tripod bottom end and I am wondering if I could construct the top.

Post by **Brad Bechtel** » 1 Apr 2011 6:45 am

You could cut a piece of wood to match the dimensions of your steel, cover it with a non-skid surface (the rubber matting used to line kitchen shelves, for example) and attach a socket to the underside.
Personally I'd seriously consider Mark Roeder's custom steel guitar stands. They're beautiful and sturdy, well worth the investment if you're going to be standing.

James Inkster · Post by **James Inkster** » 1 Apr 2011 9:17 am

Mark just built me a stand to fit my bakelite, with a custom forward slant to the brackets (so the audience can see what I'm playing, almost Jr. Brown'ish).

It arrived Weds evening and without even really having time to try it out beforehand, I played a show with it last night and everyone loved it (myself included).
Great workmanship and very stable feeling... Highly recommended!

Rune Alm · Post by **Rune Alm** » 1 Apr 2011 10:36 am

Raymond Jones · Post by **Raymond Jones** » 1 Apr 2011 12:54 pm

I looked at buying three adjustable legs and sockets for my new build. Just under $200.00 complete. I bought a "bongo" stand that is very adjustable and has a plate on the top.Under $100.00. The spread at the feet is 27 inches. With the base of my ten string being aluminum I just drilled two holes and threaded them. I find it very solid and I like being able to change the angle of the guitar, it is easier on the wrists and feels natural. I like your "cost" even better! Should work well for you.
Cheers - Ray

Larry Haas · Post by **Larry Haas** » 1 Apr 2011 1:16 pm

Raymond
That's a neat looking steel made from an aluminum tube. Did you make the lap steel or buy it. It looks very good from what I could see of it. How does it sound?? If you made it, would you post some pictures of it?
Thanks
Larry

Raymond Jones · Post by **Raymond Jones** » 1 Apr 2011 1:31 pm

Larry - thanks! I did post pictures a few weeks ago.
29 January 2011
Cheers - Ray

Ray Shakeshaft · Post by **Ray Shakeshaft** » 1 Apr 2011 2:08 pm

Many thanks to all who have written in.

I think that I might go down the road that Brad suggested and look at the Mark Roeder stands. Unfortunately I will have to add a minimum of 25% to the price for shipping and customs duty into the UK but I want the stand for some rather nice guitars (see below) so I suppose it would pay off in the long run - and I am not one of the greatest DIY exponents.

Thanks again for all your help.

Peter den Hartogh · Post by **Peter den Hartogh** » 3 Apr 2011 8:07 am

Sturdy and collapsible

Russ Cudney · Post by **Russ Cudney** » 3 Apr 2011 8:54 am

I used one for my upright stick bass I built. Been thinking of using one for steel:

Ray Shakeshaft · Post by **Ray Shakeshaft** » 3 Apr 2011 10:22 am

Hi Peter,

What exactly is that fitting? Is it something to do with drum kits or what? It is ideal and will get me out of finding welders etc.

Ray.

Peter den Hartogh · Post by **Peter den Hartogh** » 3 Apr 2011 1:41 pm

Ray, I bought it from a forum member, so I am not sure where that fitting came from.

Maybe it is used as part of a drum throne seat?
The name on it is "Pearl".
To me it looks like it is part A of D900 in this catalog:
http://www.pearldrum.com/art/Customer_S ... 090811.pdf

I think the whole thing was a drum throne and they just removed the seat and replaced it with the home made shelf. The little black plastic studs are extremely useful as they prevent the guitar from sliding off. The middle stud is off-center so you can choose where the body of the guitar fits best.
The screws are not wood screws. They are bolts that fit into threaded wood-inserts.(T-nuts)

Carl McLaughlin · Post by **Carl McLaughlin** » 8 Apr 2011 4:19 pm

Someone awhile back mentioned an aluminum folding walker.I picked one up 2nd hand for $30.00.
It is super light,the rubber handels on the top keep the guitar in the spot without moving.It is adjustable for height,also for old guys like me ,you never know when you might need a walker just to get to and from the gig..LOL

I sit down to play most of the time and i have an old kitchen stool that is just the right height,comfortable also.
Carl

Brian Hunter · Post by **Brian Hunter** » 8 Apr 2011 4:49 pm

Bought one of these last week.

Velcro'd the two top pieces and the bottom of my lap steel. It rules. Some may see a drawback in maybe needing a board of some sort if you want it low enough to sit but I don't care about that as I stand when I play.

http://cgi.ebay.com/On-Stage-Stands-Sta ... 20b86f42ed

Karel van Bezooijen · Post by **Karel van Bezooijen** » 11 Apr 2011 10:47 am

Here's a few pictures, of a stand that
the builder of my Frying Pan made from
a heavy cymbal stand.
As you can see he handily rearranged the
different parts, and added a few.
Very sturdy, won't collapse easily....

William Craven · Post by **William Craven** » 11 Apr 2011 5:22 pm

I had a buddy of mine build this iron folding stand based off of a keyboard stand. This thing folds up and fits into our stand case. It is two "I" beams hinged in the middle with non-slip cabinet liners wrapped around the top pieces. The next generation will be made of aluminum but we needed to make sure it worked first; and it does! My ironing board is rock solid and it really improves stage presence by me being able to stand up. It's good to have welder friends.

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