| Author | Message | ||
| stout71
Intermediate Member Username: stout71 Post Number: 118 Registered: 7-2011 |
Does anyone in the club who owns a 5-string Balance K body shape with a mahogany core know what the weight of it is? I'm sourcing a wall hanger and I want to make sure I get one that's strong enough. Thanks. | ||
| byoung
Senior Member Username: byoung Post Number: 1432 Registered: 12-2004 |
my 6, vermillion core, is like 13.5-14. | ||
| oddmetersam
Advanced Member Username: oddmetersam Post Number: 275 Registered: 7-2008 |
My MK Sig Dlx 5 (mahogany core, 35" scale, cocobolo front & back) is exactly 12 lbs. The main reason why I sit down to play it, even at gigs.... | ||
| stout71
Intermediate Member Username: stout71 Post Number: 120 Registered: 7-2011 |
Thanks, guys. This is helpful. The tolerance on the wall hanger is 15 pounds, so I think I'm safe. | ||
| byoung
Senior Member Username: byoung Post Number: 1434 Registered: 12-2004 |
Were it me, 15 lbs tolerance would be way, way too low. By at least 10x. | ||
| stout71
Intermediate Member Username: stout71 Post Number: 121 Registered: 7-2011 |
I can relate to that, being that this is an expensive custom instrument, but I have not seen a wall hanger that supports that amount of weight. If one exists, please point me in the right direction. | ||
| rjmsteel
Intermediate Member Username: rjmsteel Post Number: 198 Registered: 7-2008 |
Were you looking at the String Swing (Brand)Hanger? I`ve been hanging all my axes (see exception below) on them for years including my Elan six string. Fastened right into the stud (wood). Have to say though I won`t even consider hanging my Series bass on any hanger, that bass resides in its case when not in use. I also FWIW use the Hercules stand for my S1. Awesome product. | ||
| stout71
Intermediate Member Username: stout71 Post Number: 122 Registered: 7-2011 |
I was actually looking at the Hercules hanger, but I will check out the String Swing. Honestly though, I'm now having second thoughts about hanging the beast at all. I'd prefer to keep it on a stand as well, but I have a 2 & 1 year-old running around. Toddlers + Alembic + floor stand = years of calling myself incredibly stupid. | ||
| hammer
Advanced Member Username: hammer Post Number: 348 Registered: 9-2009 |
15 lbs hanging on the wall sounds a lot safer to me than in a stand on the floor with kids that age. I'd prefer the former even if I was living in an earthquake prone area, Unless of course that stand is surrounded by bullet-proof glass. As for the amount of weight a good hanger can take, I recently attended a party at a house in which a full size acoustic bass was hung on the wall for decoration. | ||
| 5a_quilt_top
Intermediate Member Username: 5a_quilt_top Post Number: 107 Registered: 6-2012 |
If you aren't playing it - KEEP IT IN THE CASE. You'll thank yourself later. | ||
| alembickoa
Intermediate Member Username: alembickoa Post Number: 138 Registered: 5-2002 |
Ditto...case... | ||
| pauldo
Senior Member Username: pauldo Post Number: 966 Registered: 6-2006 |
Repeat three times: The safest place for a bass is in it's case. | ||
| lbpesq
Senior Member Username: lbpesq Post Number: 5422 Registered: 7-2004 |
I've used the Hercules wall hangers that automatically lock when a guitar is placed in it. I read somewhere that the Rickenbacker company uses these in its showroom in case of earthquakes. The screws they come with are a little short, IMHO. I replace them with something more substantial. Bill, tgo | ||
| edwin
Senior Member Username: edwin Post Number: 1514 Registered: 5-2002 |
I had a friend who made a product called Guitar Wings, which were oak hangers that were awesome. I'm not sure what the actual weight rating is but they seem very sturdy Sadly, they discontinued production, although I managed to get a few of them. Maybe someone could take the design and run with it! http://alembic.com/club/messages/411/4749.jpg |
