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Title: Bongo Stands Post by: TResa on August 18, 2003, 09:09 PM Hello,
I'm looking to buy a stand for my bongos. I'm leaning toward Pearl, Meinl or LP's pro stands. I've used a friend's Afro stand that has 4 little cups for the bongo's feet (as does Pearl's stand.) I'm wondering how the stands with just a support for the center block feel (like LP's pro stand.) Any opinions would be appreciated! Title: Bongo Stands Post by: Scott on August 19, 2003, 03:23 PM Hello, I'm looking to buy a stand for my bongos. I'm leaning toward Pearl, Meinl or LP's pro stands. I've used a friend's Afro stand that has 4 little cups for the bongo's feet (as does Pearl's stand.) I'm wondering how the stands with just a support for the center block feel (like LP's pro stand.) Any opinions would be appreciated! I use and have used for a few years now, the Gibraltar 7516 bongo stand. It's the one that just has the support in the middle which is a clamp around the wood (center block, as you referred) in the middle holding the bongos together. It is rock solid and I've never had any problems with it. http://www.gibraltarhardware.com/?fa=detail&mid=294&sid=134&cid=33 Title: Bongo Stands Post by: barefoot on August 31, 2003, 03:13 PM Don't mean to hijack the thread, but is there such a thing as a bongo adapter? Something I can stick on an existing cymbal stand, you know something for $30 instead of $130.
or maybe a homemade solution - has anyone else come down this road before me? Title: Re:Bongo Stands Post by: TResa on September 01, 2003, 09:14 PM You can purchase the top half of the Pearl stand separately for $49. The whole stand is $79. (Prices at MusiciansFriend.com)
Thanks for the info on the Gibraltar stand, Scott. I'm still undecided. Title: Bongo Stands Post by: Stickmann on September 05, 2003, 09:29 PM I've used a Gibraltar stand for a couple of years now and I agree that it is rock solid. And it was reasonably priced to boot.
Title: Bongo Stands Post by: timmy on October 05, 2003, 08:25 PM yes, i don't suppose anyone's thought of any cheaper ways to setup their bongos eh?... I mean, mine are a bit uncomfortable between the legs, but i'd rather not have to shell out another hundred on a stand. any ideas??
tim, now turned bongo fiend Title: Bongo Stands Post by: Drumlooney on October 07, 2003, 02:20 PM Timmy do you want a bongo stand for between your legs or for above your congas?
Title: Bongo Stands Post by: timmy on October 10, 2003, 12:50 PM actually, i don't have congas, but it would be nice to have something set up so they would be about the level of a snare or so, because i've found i get much better sound when they're in front on an incline towards me. Something that could be adjusted for standing or sitting would be nice, but either/or is good also.
tim Title: Bongo Stands Post by: Drumlooney on October 10, 2003, 12:52 PM Ok, congas and bongos are two different things, if you're talking about bongos then there is a stand that you can use to keep them about the height you want, LP makes it, Congas will never be that low.
Title: Bongo Stands Post by: timmy on October 10, 2003, 01:10 PM i realize they're two different things. I have a set of bongos. I would like a stand for them that could be used for both standing and sitting if possible.
tim Title: Re:Bongo Stands Post by: M2 on October 14, 2003, 11:58 AM After breaking 2 cheaper stands, I have come to realize there is a lot more force coming out of direct hand contact with a drum head than stick contact. Go for gibraltar and only buy one stand. It'll last forever.
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