Apex stand and Voyager?

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Mos Fet
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Apex stand and Voyager?

Post by Mos Fet » Tue Feb 02, 2010 4:15 pm

Anyone know if a Voyager will fit on one of those Apex stands by Ultimate support, or is the Moog too deep?
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Post by c7sus » Tue Feb 02, 2010 4:36 pm

The latest generation Apex offers 18" support arms.

But the entire setup is crazy expensive.

I've got mine on the stock-length square-tube version.

It's plenty stable. The support arms come out about 2/3 of the front-to-back dimension.

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Post by Just Me » Tue Feb 02, 2010 4:50 pm

I HAD an Apex stand. I never could get comfortable with it. If I sat it was in the way of my feet and when I stood I kept kicking the brace legs and trunk. I just searched eBay until I could get enough A-frames. (It was sturdier than the thing looks like it should be.)
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Post by ikazlar » Thu Feb 04, 2010 10:12 am

I use a custom A-frame too.
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Post by triptolemos » Mon Feb 08, 2010 5:05 pm

I use an old Apex and it fits. Can't fully raise the panel though cause then it is kind off-balanced and might topple over :shock:

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Post by Cole Gaskins » Mon Feb 08, 2010 9:08 pm

You need to find an Invisible stand. That is the best stand I've EVER had! I think they are quite rare though. Geddy Lee uses one.

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Post by Just Me » Mon Feb 08, 2010 10:52 pm

Was the Invisible Stand the one made of a handfull of square tube parts that slipped together and a couple of turnbuckles in the back to hold it tight? I had a 2 tier one like that in the 80's and it was as sturdy a stand as I've ever seen. They were a great stand but bulky to transport even broken down. (Came with a sack to hold it all, though.)
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Post by peterkadar » Tue Feb 09, 2010 2:46 am

check out the Spider Pro from K&M.

Don't get the regular model... make sure it's a pro.

They're cool looking, functional, well made, and lick the problem of no room for pedals as found on the Apex.

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Re: Apex stand and Voyager?

Post by jayswami » Fri Feb 26, 2010 6:08 pm

Mos Fet wrote:Anyone know if a Voyager will fit on one of those Apex stands by Ultimate support, or is the Moog too deep?
it works . on the 13 inch tribars with added stability, I put a plank of wood below it for added stability. it sits pretty stable with the plank. I got the plank from IKEA kitchen section :). I wouldnt use the apex stand on the voyager without the plank, even the 18 inch tribars wont help , the dimensions of the voyager are such. But a plank of wood is all u need to have a uber stable setup.

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Post by Mos Fet » Sat Mar 06, 2010 11:08 pm

I fixed the Apex. Chopped 5" off the top so the Moog sits back.
Works great! I also have an old awesome early 80 s stand, but it is a pig to break down.
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