Hi all - I recently acquired a gorgeous bare-brass King Saxello
from SOTW member Kritavi, who I recommend whole-heartedly
- he is one of the most knowledgeable and reliable traders on the
interweb, and if you get a chance to deal with him do not hesitate.
TOP TIP - STAND RECOMMENDATION FOR KING SAXELLO
Product name: 'Octopus' (or 'Kingsman') GS1650 Ukulele Stand
note: the brand name differs, but 'GS1650' is a constant in advertising
also note they are sometimes listed as 'also suitable for violin' or similar wording
just do a search on Google or eBay for 'GS1650 Ukulele Stand' and you should find it
Available from: www.chamberlainmusic.com (UK-based), ebay name: chamberlainmusic
Price: £9.99 (about $12 at today's exchange rates - you will have to ask about postage from the UK)
Attached to this post are some pics - this is what the pics are, in order:
1) the Saxello on stand with safety strap on
2) the safety strap
3) side view of bell on home-made cushion, showing it sits clear of the stand itself
4) front view of bell on cushion, showing how the instrument's weight is supported
5) without cushion, so don't worry if you loose the cushion at a gig, or need a day or two to get cushion materials!
6) the cushion itself - could not be easier, a pocket-sized pack of Kleenex tissues is EXACTLY the right width and (crucially) HEIGHT,
simply wrapped in a fabric bag - you could use practically anything, like folded blotting paper, as a Saxello only weighs just over 1kg
7) the safety strap itself is useful but it's fiddly to get the Sax in or out of the bracket with the strap hanging in place (the palm keys
squeeze the rubber hook-ring on the way in or out), HOWEVER if you are at home or on stage and there are no idiots about you can
slot the strap in a little gap just behind the bracket - problem solved!
8) the stand folded down - very compact!
So - let me know what you think!!
A packet of Smarties to the person who posts a pic of their Saxello on this stand with "the Most Attractively Matched Cushion Colour" !!
Personally I think a 'royal purple' would look great with the silver ones - very regal!
However, mine is bare brass (did I mention that?) so it had to be black...
from SOTW member Kritavi, who I recommend whole-heartedly
- he is one of the most knowledgeable and reliable traders on the
interweb, and if you get a chance to deal with him do not hesitate.
TOP TIP - STAND RECOMMENDATION FOR KING SAXELLO
Product name: 'Octopus' (or 'Kingsman') GS1650 Ukulele Stand
note: the brand name differs, but 'GS1650' is a constant in advertising
also note they are sometimes listed as 'also suitable for violin' or similar wording
just do a search on Google or eBay for 'GS1650 Ukulele Stand' and you should find it
Available from: www.chamberlainmusic.com (UK-based), ebay name: chamberlainmusic
Price: £9.99 (about $12 at today's exchange rates - you will have to ask about postage from the UK)
Attached to this post are some pics - this is what the pics are, in order:
1) the Saxello on stand with safety strap on
2) the safety strap
3) side view of bell on home-made cushion, showing it sits clear of the stand itself
4) front view of bell on cushion, showing how the instrument's weight is supported
5) without cushion, so don't worry if you loose the cushion at a gig, or need a day or two to get cushion materials!
6) the cushion itself - could not be easier, a pocket-sized pack of Kleenex tissues is EXACTLY the right width and (crucially) HEIGHT,
simply wrapped in a fabric bag - you could use practically anything, like folded blotting paper, as a Saxello only weighs just over 1kg
7) the safety strap itself is useful but it's fiddly to get the Sax in or out of the bracket with the strap hanging in place (the palm keys
squeeze the rubber hook-ring on the way in or out), HOWEVER if you are at home or on stage and there are no idiots about you can
slot the strap in a little gap just behind the bracket - problem solved!
8) the stand folded down - very compact!
So - let me know what you think!!
A packet of Smarties to the person who posts a pic of their Saxello on this stand with "the Most Attractively Matched Cushion Colour" !!
Personally I think a 'royal purple' would look great with the silver ones - very regal!
However, mine is bare brass (did I mention that?) so it had to be black...