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Judson Adair
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Oklahoma, USA
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Posted 26 Jan 2017 9:19 am |
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| Anyone know where I can get a descent tall dobro stand that doesn't cost $300? The only one I have seen lately is Deluxe34 and they look nice and all but $300 for a stand is just out of my current price range. I am looking for something in the under $100 range. |
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Steve Green
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Gulfport, MS, USA
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Posted 26 Jan 2017 10:26 am
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My over-sized belly, has pretty much taken over my lap, so for playing while seated, I put my dobro on one of these: $14.00 from Walmart.
For standing play, I use a Levy's dobro strap. $20 - $30 from various online sources.
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Bob Knetzger
From:
Kirkland, WA USA
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Posted 26 Jan 2017 10:30 am
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I've been using this rig I built using a standard keyboard stand. It has a built in goose neck mount microphone holder which works out great, too.
I added a block of wood, cut to fit and cradle the dobro's square neck at the nut with a felt lined trough. That block is fastened to the stand's frame with two thick metal plates and threaded holes and flathead screws.
The other end has round bar through the frame's support and has two long threaded rods, each with a pair of felt lined blocks that gently clamp the lower bout of the dobro. Twisting the knobs on the bottom adjust the clamping force. The gooseneck is also mounted to that center round rod.
I've used this rig for years. I never use a strap with my dobro. No shoulder problems! It's super sturdy and makes it easy to play dobro standing up and and doubling on banjo (or whatever.) I'll switch of between banjo and dobro several times in the middle of a song. It's like having another member in the band! The only disadvantage is you can't "work the mic" but I find I can do much of that by changing picking dynamics.
You should be able to make one for under $100 with some resourceful shopping.
Last edited by Bob Knetzger on 26 Jan 2017 10:15 pm; edited 2 times in total |
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Judson Adair
From:
Oklahoma, USA
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Posted 26 Jan 2017 1:55 pm
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Bob,
That looks great. I actually think I have an old keyboard stand laying around the garage somewhere. And I am sure I have scrap wood. I would just need to find something to strap the wood down. Thanks for the ideas. I will try to rig something up myself. |
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Jimmie Hudson
From:
North Carolina, USA
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Posted 26 Jan 2017 7:32 pm Re: Dobro Stands
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| Judson Adair wrote: |
| Anyone know where I can get a descent tall dobro stand that doesn't cost $300? The only one I have seen lately is Deluxe34 and they look nice and all but $300 for a stand is just out of my current price range. I am looking for something in the under $100 range. |
I am working on a stand for dobros and lap steels. I hope to have the design work done in a few weeks. I also will be coming out with a stand that attaches to a pack a seat for dobros and lap steels.
Jimmie Hudson
hudsonsteelguitars.com |
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Clyde Mattocks
From:
Kinston, North Carolina, USA
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Posted 26 Jan 2017 10:08 pm
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It would be a pretty good sight gag to put it on an ironing board. You could probably get one at a thrift store for next to nothing.
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Judson Adair
From:
Oklahoma, USA
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Posted 27 Jan 2017 8:29 am
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Jimmie,
Let me know when you get something put together and I will definitely take a look.
Clyde,
I am betting it would be too slick and the guitar wouldn't stay put. I did used to know this keyboard player for a punk band that duct taped a crappy casio keyboard to a ironing board for shows. It was pretty hilarious. |
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Terry VunCannon
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Greensboro, North Carolina, USA
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Posted 27 Jan 2017 10:20 am
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I use a keys X-Stand...I also have brackets from D-34 for electric. Works great.
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Michael Brebes
From:
Northridge CA
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Will Brown
From:
Oklahoma, USA
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Posted 28 Jan 2017 9:00 am dobro stand
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| I have used a proto type of the one jimmy is building and the dobro will stay put it dosent move one bit even if you shake it. this is a pretty neat stand and functional a great stand. its one when he gets it in production every one will want |
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Thom Gustafson
From:
Mount Vernon, Washington, USA
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Posted 1 Feb 2017 12:05 pm
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Here's my solution using a keyboard stand combined with a stool for stability and a place to hold my bar and capo for quick access. I added a shelf to the stool to hold my Jerry Douglas Aura Pedal and a direct box. My dobro is held to the keyboard stand with shock cord around the base of the neck which is looped around each of the X's of the stand and then connected to the endpin of the dobro. The metal stock is connected to the stool using air cleaner wing nut bolts and threaded inserts. I padded the keyboard stand with pipe insulation and tried to place it at the same angle as when I play the dobro using a strap. The stool also has a mount for a spot mike I can use for my banjo. The metal neck support has a felt covering on the top to protect the neck. I also added rod stock inside the bottom supports of the keyboard stand to add some low ballast. The whole contraption can be disassembled by loosening the necessary wing nut or winged bolts. I can switch between banjo and dobro in a flash.
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Judson Adair
From:
Oklahoma, USA
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Posted 16 Feb 2017 11:53 am
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So ended up riggings something goofy with some scrap wood and an old yoga mat I cut up. I actually was able to make it so I could set it at two different heights. One for sitting and one for standing. This video is with it standing. Me and some buddies get together on Saturday afternoons and jam. There are some pretty obvious flubs. I am obviously not a pro.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NTofJS0UnEU |
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Karl Fehrenbach
From:
Pennsylvania, USA
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Posted 17 Feb 2017 1:35 pm
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I have used an On Stage Z Stand for a couple of years.
I modified it to stabilize my resonator guitar. Rock solid. Will not move like a X style keyboard stand. About $100 and available online or at major music stores.
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