Such a simple mod, I’m surprised that manufacturers don’t offer something similar (but then they wouldn’t sell stands I guess) I intend to adapt it too, thank you
Such a simple mod, I’m surprised that manufacturers don’t offer something similar (but then they wouldn’t sell stands I guess) I intend to adapt it too, thank you
Cheers impala. Not my idea though.Originally Posted by impala59
Don't know if Fender continued the tilt legs. Probably have it as an optional 'extra'.
cheers, Mark.
That looks like a pretty extreme angle to me. I guess if you mic it up through a PA for a gig it wouldn't matter.
My DIY amp stand angle is a bit of a compromise between my ears and an audience's ears. Folds flat for easy packing and works with all my amps too. Still going strong since 2000.
Making the world a better place; one guitar at a time...
I was thinking the same thing myself before I did this mod..the amp is quite a bit bigger.
In practice though it seems O.K. in the house.
I can always fabricate a slightly longer one if need be.
cheers, Mark.
Does the flap rattle or buzz if you use the amp upright? Or aren't you allowed to play loud enough in the house to really find out?
I'll give it a test tomorrow.
The hinge is rather stiff (hehe) wherever you move it, it tends to stay.
It would probably be fairly easy to drown out any rattles.
cheers, Mark.
Is this what would be called a pawn shop in most of North America (generally called a "case de empeño" here in Miami)? I have had many happy moments in such places...
Yeah it's like a franchise chain of Pawn Shops in Australia, sometimes referred to as 'Cashies'. Typically a rip off, but I have got some good stuff from there over the years.
Build 1 - Shoegazer MK1 JMA-1
Build 2 - The Relliecaster TL-1
Build 3 - The Black Cherry SG AG-1
Build 4 - The Sonicaster TL-1ish
Build 5 - The Steampunker Bass YB-4
Build 6 - The Howling Gowing ST-1
"What I lack in talent I make up for with enthusiasm"
Even when I spot a bargain, it's worth having a go at 'would you take less'.
Depending on the sales rep. you may end up with less of a 'rip off'.
Having said that though, I've certainly seen some items priced way over what you know they are worth.
cheers, Mark.
They are less fun here too since the advent of the internet. It used to be that if you knew what you were looking at you could find some real gems, since the owners were seldom musicians. Now they just look on the internet and have a ballpark idea of the price.
If I compare to my youth the cost of decent equipment is certainly less. But hidden gems are rarer and a reasonable deal on an older US made instrument or amp has gone the way of the dodo...although you can still find a good deal on a Peavey. They've never gotten the love they probably deserve....
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