Author Topic: Anyone fly LD's higher than 10-11 feet ? (Read 8958 times)

Xpanding Man · « **on:** November 04, 2003, 12:37:04 PM »

Hey gang, trying to decide on either a 10 ' or a 13 ' stand (yes the J&K group stands on ebay).

13' is only another 8 bucks, but the footprint is 12"wider. so in a tight situation where I can't open it up all the way, i suppose i'm losing some stability ? especially with heavy LD mics (ADK TL) ?

basically, which would you do ?

thanks,
john

Craig T · « **Reply #1 on:** November 04, 2003, 01:00:40 PM »

totally venue & PA dependent, but it is rare I have a desire to run higher than 12'. Most of the time I'm running 8-10'. Space is almost always an issue, I'd stick with the 10'er with smaller footprint.

pnobles · « **Reply #2 on:** November 04, 2003, 01:01:03 PM »

i have had a 17', a 13' and now a 9'. i used to run a pair of LDs and with the larger stands it works best if you dont extend them all the way, unless it is needed ( often it is not ). but when in doubt i would just go with the larger stand, you are not restricked any, but dont have to use it all...

hope that helps

junkbondking · « **Reply #3 on:** November 04, 2003, 02:35:56 PM »

i have thrown my adk's up in the 12' range at the fillmore in denver. was running xy hypers and wanted to stay away from the chatter as much as possible.

Kindguy · « **Reply #4 on:** November 04, 2003, 03:48:48 PM »

I'd go with the smaller footprint. But thats just cause my footprint is big & it sucks.

blu666z · « **Reply #5 on:** November 04, 2003, 04:00:24 PM »

Does Bogen make a 13' or 9' with the quick locks like my 17'?

-Kevin

olyrc · « **Reply #6 on:** November 04, 2003, 06:26:14 PM »

Quote from: blu666z on November 04, 2003, 04:00:24 PM

Does Bogen make a 13' or 9' with the quick locks like my 17'?

-Kevin

Here's an 11' for you...

http://www.micsupply.com/3078ql.htm

http://www.micsupply.com/standproducts.htm

blu666z · « **Reply #7 on:** November 04, 2003, 06:49:45 PM »

What kind of locks are on the 3333? Does look like quick locks but doesn't look like twist knobs either.

olyrc · « **Reply #8 on:** November 04, 2003, 07:04:19 PM »

Quote from: blu666z on November 04, 2003, 06:49:45 PM

What kind of locks are on the 3333? Does look like quick locks but doesn't look like twist knobs either.

Mine has twist knobs.

blu666z · « **Reply #9 on:** November 04, 2003, 07:41:23 PM »

Are they a pain or not too big of a hassle?

-Kevin

olyrc · « **Reply #10 on:** November 04, 2003, 08:35:29 PM »

Never had any problems with them. Check 'em out on Thursday @ NMAS.

blu666z · « **Reply #11 on:** November 04, 2003, 08:37:58 PM »

That I can do.

-Kevin

cpclark · « **Reply #12 on:** November 04, 2003, 11:45:48 PM »

i got a bogen 3373, the 13', i dont think i think the only time i ever ran full bore was bonnaroo mainstage for the dead this year with my c1000 hypers, you only need that hieght for monsterous stacks on a festie mainstage, but you don ever have to extend it all the way or get the largest footprint to be stable, mine have the twisty knobs or whatever and ive never had a problem, hope this helps
-chris

blu666z · « **Reply #13 on:** November 05, 2003, 01:47:47 AM »

Started looking at the heights when they are closed and my stand is only 2" longer so I guess its not worth it.

-Kevin

Tim · « **Reply #14 on:** November 05, 2003, 11:15:23 AM »

what kind of Taylor do you play?

For some reason I sold my 410ce... that was a beautiful guitar!

Brian · « **Reply #15 on:** November 05, 2003, 12:11:59 PM »

Martin's all the way!!!!!!!

Taylor is good too.

olyrc · « **Reply #16 on:** November 05, 2003, 12:38:16 PM »

I've got a '97 310 that sounds sweet.

I really need to play more. I suck because I don't practice enough.

Tim · « **Reply #17 on:** November 05, 2003, 12:39:06 PM »

I really like Martin but Taylor has the built in Fishman pickup systems... well worth the added cost if you are going to use them on stage

olyrc · « **Reply #18 on:** November 05, 2003, 12:52:34 PM »

I suck waaaay too much to get onstage and do more than three-chord rhythm.

Tim · « **Reply #19 on:** November 05, 2003, 12:55:02 PM »

my old roomate has a 310ce... STL knows him, Shawn Eckels, once I saw that guitar I had to have one!

olyrc · « **Reply #20 on:** November 05, 2003, 03:37:31 PM »

Yeah, they are nice boxes of wood. Had a hard time deciding what I wanted when I got mine, but I have a songwriter friend (www.jonathankingham.com) who is sponsored by Taylor and he sold me on them pretty well.

The guitar I'd love to have, but could never afford and would never deserve would be an Olson (www.olsonguitars.com). James Taylor has played them for quite a while, Phil Keaggy too. Beautiful guitars.

http://www.olsonguitars.com/art/back.jpg

Hey Tim, have you recovered from your Halloween weekend?

Tim · « **Reply #21 on:** November 05, 2003, 03:39:01 PM »

ha! I'm on the straight and narrow for a while... feeling better now though!

Author Topic: Anyone fly LD's higher than 10-11 feet ? (Read 8958 times)

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