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Cody Angel

 

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Post  Posted 22 Apr 2011 7:41 am    
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I want to do a Junior Brownish steel and guitar thang and need to figure out how to stand the steel. I want to stand behind it guitar around my neck. Anybody tried this or have ideas?
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Brad Bechtel


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San Francisco, CA
Post  Posted 22 Apr 2011 7:43 am    
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I'd think one of Mark Roeder's stands would be perfect for this application.
http://www.deluxe34.com
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Terry VunCannon


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Greensboro, North Carolina, USA
Post  Posted 22 Apr 2011 1:33 pm    
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I have two stands that I love...one is just a heavy duty Key Board stand, and the other is a MSA stand I think it is. I wind up using the KB stand more because it is so easy to set up. With an A/B box to switch between the guitar & lap steel, it is quick and easy. Also...check this old thread...
http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=139947&highlight=stand
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William Craven


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South Carolina, USA
Post  Posted 22 Apr 2011 1:49 pm     Keyboard
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I made my own (really had a friend do it for me) but it was also based on the ironing board style keyboard stand. Easy to move and fits in our stand case.
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Bruce Terrell

 

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Virginia, USA
Post  Posted 23 Apr 2011 6:36 am    
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I saw a guy actually use an ironing board and thought it was pretty hilarious.
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James Inkster

 

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Ukee, BC
Post  Posted 25 Apr 2011 9:08 am    
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I'm using one of Mark's stands slanted forward at a 25 degree angle. Works perfectly.
I'd say that he could go with an even steeper angle if desired... but 25 is plenty imho -- the audience can clearly see what's going on, and the guitar isn't so vertical as to require technique adjustments...
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Mary McCanta

 

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Oakland, California, USA
Post  Posted 25 Apr 2011 12:04 pm    
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The Roeder stands look awesome but if you can't afford that then Terry's suggestion of a keyboard stand is great. I got a $50 stand from Amazon that's sturdy and light. I never play on my lap now! http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000EXIMFI
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Jerry Hayes


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Virginia Beach, Va.
Post  Posted 26 Apr 2011 2:37 am    
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I sometimes use a "walker" that I bought from a thrift store for a couple of bucks.........JH in Va.
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William Craven


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Post  Posted 26 Apr 2011 8:11 am    
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A walker? Thats awesome, did you paint it black? Put stickers on it? Put tennis balls on it's feet? I'm looking for a walker tomorrow
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James Inkster

 

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Post  Posted 26 Apr 2011 8:13 am    
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When Cody mentioned "Junior Brownish" i assumed he meant playing standing with the steel sloped toward the crowd... hence my suggestion. Otherwise I"m sure a flat keyboard stand, etc, would make do.

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