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Great Idea But Long Term Durability Poor
Having used the Stand-Back for quite some time now, here's a review based on long-term findings.
Brilliant and such a clever idea but the manufacturing components have proven poor in normal use by a regular performer.
First thing to let-go was the tiny, but critically essential, locking twist fixture. The poor metal threading stripped and had to be re-cut with a tread cutter then thread-locked into position. So far it has held up since repair. The webbing features two sets of popper fastenings. One of these literally fell to bits and local dress-making suppliers failed to have anything similar to replace the broken popper snap-on. (The 'male' popper fixture is riveted to the Stand-Back base cross piece so a total replacement with a complete new popper & fastener set is not possible).
So, is the Stand-Back a consumable just like Guitar Strings? It seems to work and last only so long in regular use. Pity, as it's otherwise a great idea for a light weight amp tilt compared to those heavy metal legs that can be permanently fixed to your amp/cab sides.
Brilliant and such a clever idea but the manufacturing components have proven poor in normal use by a regular performer.
First thing to let-go was the tiny, but critically essential, locking twist fixture. The poor metal threading stripped and had to be re-cut with a tread cutter then thread-locked into position. So far it has held up since repair. The webbing features two sets of popper fastenings. One of these literally fell to bits and local dress-making suppliers failed to have anything similar to replace the broken popper snap-on. (The 'male' popper fixture is riveted to the Stand-Back base cross piece so a total replacement with a complete new popper & fastener set is not possible).
So, is the Stand-Back a consumable just like Guitar Strings? It seems to work and last only so long in regular use. Pity, as it's otherwise a great idea for a light weight amp tilt compared to those heavy metal legs that can be permanently fixed to your amp/cab sides.
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OK on non slippy floor
OK for most situations, but I had an issue where sound vibration caused it to slide off the back of a slippy stage. Luckily there was no damage.
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looks a bit flimsy but stands its ground well
The stand is so light, that I was a bit hesitant put put my not-so-cheap and pretty heavy amp against it, but the thing held. I sold it along with the amp so not sure how it holds out over years of use
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Works fine once your head is around it.
Folds down easily really neat for gigs etc,
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Well built and very reliable. Very light and easy to carry around. Fits in most amp combos and even guitar cases. Works with most amps, but works better with amps with two speaker elements. 1x12" combos tends to stand a little unstable. My Vox AC30 stand perfectly still, and my Fender Concert 2x10" aswell. But my smaller Peavy Classic 30 sometimes looks like it's going to tip over. And since the knobs are placed on the rear side of the amp, and the amp itself is shorter than the amp stand, it will touch the knobs and change the values if you're not careful enough.
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Handy, if a bit fragile
I bought three of these. Two of them have been fine, one broke, but that was as much down to rough handling as anything else. They're really compact and portable.
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Great idea that works really well for me
I have had mine for around five years and although I don't gig constantly it has had a fair amount of use and is still in fine condition. Not quite sure why some people find it not to be steady, as long as the rear edge of the amp is grounded it is solid as a rock. Have used with a Marshall JTM 60 2x12 (very heavy), Fender Blues Junior and Laney VC15. I am currently only using the two smaller amps and my only grumble about the product in relation to these is that it extends above the top of the amps. Still works fine but does get a little in the way of the control panels. As someone else has said a mini version would be great. That said I am planning to use the two small amps together so will be buying a second Standback. No way I would lug a metal framed stand around but this product is really neat.
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Good quality, but it might be better for shorter amps
I bought this to go with with a Vox AV60, however the depth of the amp causes it not to rest properly at the back, so it's almost falling back to the front.
Adjustable straps would be a good way to solve this, as a longer base would make the amp tilt better and rest firmly against the back.
But it's a really good idea, and might work better for different amps.
Adjustable straps would be a good way to solve this, as a longer base would make the amp tilt better and rest firmly against the back.
But it's a really good idea, and might work better for different amps.
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Useful gadget for your gig bag
I wanted something at band practise to angle my combo amp upwards, as it was sitting on the floor and I couldn't hear it as well as I needed to.
I can never find a box or crate suitable to stand it on, so saw this gadget and thought I'd try it.
It's not the most robust thing, and the first one I ordered was broken, but Thomann sent a replacement no problem.
However it works well for its purpose, and folds down small enough to put in my pedal bag. In use it's easy to set up, just unfold it, put the strap end under the amp and then lean it back till it rests on the frame.
Works great for me at band practise, not tried it at a gig yet but quite happy with it.
I can never find a box or crate suitable to stand it on, so saw this gadget and thought I'd try it.
It's not the most robust thing, and the first one I ordered was broken, but Thomann sent a replacement no problem.
However it works well for its purpose, and folds down small enough to put in my pedal bag. In use it's easy to set up, just unfold it, put the strap end under the amp and then lean it back till it rests on the frame.
Works great for me at band practise, not tried it at a gig yet but quite happy with it.
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Does what it says!
Having your amp angled towards you can make an enormous difference on stage. That's why old Fender amps often have legs on the sides - so they can be angled back towards the player. Well, the Standback Ampstand allows you to do the same with your combo amp. Ok so you can always lean the amp against a wall, however sometimes that just isn't possible - and also isn't very secure.
The Standback is made of tough plastic and nylon mainly, not much to it, but it's a clever piece of design that holds the amp stable and at a good angle. I've found it useful live in particular, especially when I have to have my amp out away from the wall and there's nothing else to prop it against. And it folds down small enough to chuck in a bag with cables etc. I'd recommend it.
The Standback is made of tough plastic and nylon mainly, not much to it, but it's a clever piece of design that holds the amp stable and at a good angle. I've found it useful live in particular, especially when I have to have my amp out away from the wall and there's nothing else to prop it against. And it folds down small enough to chuck in a bag with cables etc. I'd recommend it.
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