suggestions for lap steel stand

[Larry Lenhart]

I am looking for suggestions for a lap steel stand that i can use standing up....I used to have one of the asher stands and it was great but alas I sold it and now they are really expensive, so i am looking for something less expensive. Maybe a keyboard stand ?

if you have any ideas or have one you are willing to part with, let me know...btw none of my lap steels have sockets for legs

thanks in advance.

[Noah Miller]

I used a table-style keyboard stand. Adjustable height, adjustable width, and far more stable than any dedicated lap steel stand I've seen.

[Frank Nims]

Yes, shop around for a keyboard stand.

One thing: they usually have only two support points. Go to a hardware store & buy a pre-made shelf. Put that on the stand and put the steel on top of that for better support.

[Noah Miller]

No need for an additional shelf.

[David DeLoach]

Ironing board?

I have used a keyboard stand for two lap steels. Not sure I'd use this on stage as one inadvertent bump could be a disaster.

[Larry Lenhart]

Thanks to all who responded...I will look around for a keyboard stand.

[Scott Houston]

Search eBay for "Welt Safe-Lock Projector Stand". current example

These are great, portable, sturdy, adjustable stands. I stick a few of those adhesive rubber feet on mine to keep the steel in place/prevent scratching.

[Fred]

For standing I've often used a walker. They're light, they fold flat and the height is adjustable.

[Michael Kiese]

For standing I've often used a walker. They're light, they fold flat and the height is adjustable.

That's a great idea! I've never considered that, very clever! Thanks for sharing!

[Sonny Jenkins]

The old style aluminum walkers ( like us old people use,,,LOL),,,height adjustable, lightweight, cheap ( Goodwill normally has some)

[Chris Templeton]

Stand Story: Ray Knapp who lived on Maui, made my a three legged stand by taking parts from a Matson shipping container.
Playing standing up is a much better visual for a show.
What I didn't like about playing standing up was standing on one leg while the other controlled the volume.

[Steven Pearce]

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Cymbal stand
Cut at line
Find a collar for shirt section of stand
Attach flange as shown to bottom of your choice if wood
(Poplar works nice, 6” by 1/2. Whatever length you like)
The stand still allows for height adjustment

[Mike Neer]

Rockville has a great stand for about $100. I have one that I use for my teaching videos. It is a really good stand. You can just fold down the 2nd tier or not even attach.
https://www.rockvilleaudio.com/pks40/