Mounting a Tablet to front apron, ideas?

Pete Burak · From: Portland, OR USA

Hi Gang, Looking for ideas on mounting a Tablet to the front apron of my PSG.
Thinking of modifying a "laptop desk mount" (many come up if you Google that term).
Anybody already have a good method?
I am currently using a music stand in front of the Steel for the Tablet.
Thanks in advance for ideas.
My Tablet is the 14.5" screen Samsung S9 FE, so most Tablet holders in local stores don't fit.
I just used it for the first time the other night. Really works good on stage... like having a spare brain!

Rick Abbott · From: Indiana, USA

I clamp one of these onto a front leg and use it for my cheat sheets.

https://www.amazon.com/Stagg-MUS-ARM-Small-Attachable-Holder/dp/B000OR7X1S/ref=asc_df_B000OR7X1S?mcid=2ad9f514b800330599acf072d1e01d27&tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=693375782836&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=14287610713089527230&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9016396&hvtargid=pla-383512145160&th=1
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Pete Burak · From: Portland, OR USA

Thanks, Rick.
I noticed that my Tablet is magnetic.
It stuck real good to the music stand.

Rick Abbott · From: Indiana, USA

I just use a wide rubber band to hold pages. That would work for you, too. Magnetic would be even better.
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RICK ABBOTT
Sho~Bud D-10 Professional #7962
Remington T-8, Sehy #112
1975 Peavey Pacer 1963 Gibson Falcon

Pete Bailey · From: Seattle, WA

I have this one and it is ideal. Clamps on to the very top of either front leg and allows the tablet to be very discreetly angled up right where your eyes normally go at the edge of the apron. I have mine on the right, just past the pickup. Nobody ever notices it and page turns are at my fingertips. The two arms and the ball joints are crucial for correct placement. I tried a few others before finding this one.

https://www.tackform.com/products/ipad-holder-mounts-on-anything-from-tables-to-mic-stands-by-tackform-rock-solid-design-adjustable-3-way-heavy-duty-aluminum-arm-clamp-bracket-with-abs-device-cradle-for-desk-treadmill-and-more

David Wren · From: Placerville, California, USA

Years ago, I manufactured a 2 piece clamp, that had 2 placed where the 2 pieces would "clamp" onto the right front and rear legs, just under the body.

I then mounted a tenor sax, along with a fixed mic onto this clamped piece.... worked great, I could take a lead on the Strat, then on the sax, and finally finish up n the steel.

If this worked for a heavy tenor sax, should work great for a small computer.

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'96 Carter U12,7X7; 1936 7 string National; Line 6 HX Stomp; Quilter TT-15/TB202; Quilter "Steelaire"; DV Mark "GH 250"with 15" 1501 BW; Boss "Katana" 100 Head w/Line 6 Cab; Telonics VP.

David Wren · From: Placerville, California, USA

What am I thinking?

15 years ago a band I was in, the singer had a I-pad holder, that mounted onto a mike stand.

Bingo!
Hope this helps Pete.

https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/TCM1500--on-stage-stands-tcm1500-tablet-smart-phone-holder
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Dave Wren
'96 Carter U12,7X7; 1936 7 string National; Line 6 HX Stomp; Quilter TT-15/TB202; Quilter "Steelaire"; DV Mark "GH 250"with 15" 1501 BW; Boss "Katana" 100 Head w/Line 6 Cab; Telonics VP.

Pete Burak · From: Portland, OR USA

I picked up a mount that works pretty good!
Thanks for the ideas!

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