Old Gon Bops and stands
Posted: Sat Feb 09, 2013 6:19 pmOld GB requintos and quintos, these are some of the most "tip and flip" congas ever made. That's probably why just about all of them were cracked!
I don't live with very calm mature people. Hyper grand kid's, wild NFL parties and a large dog prompt me to put mine on a stand for long term preservation! The original GB stands that came with this set back in 79 or 80 left something to be desired. I set em up on an old stand but because of the narrow GB shells they tilted extremely inward.
I welded a couple of 5/16 bolts on flat brackets to extend out and now they set much better. I know using LP bracket on GB's aren't cool with the GB faithfuls but I used the two original stand bracket holes, only drilled one small third hole which could easily be patched and touched up. Because of the sheer weight I believe the LP brackets is a safer support on the old staves.
I don't live with very calm mature people. Hyper grand kid's, wild NFL parties and a large dog prompt me to put mine on a stand for long term preservation! The original GB stands that came with this set back in 79 or 80 left something to be desired. I set em up on an old stand but because of the narrow GB shells they tilted extremely inward.
I welded a couple of 5/16 bolts on flat brackets to extend out and now they set much better. I know using LP bracket on GB's aren't cool with the GB faithfuls but I used the two original stand bracket holes, only drilled one small third hole which could easily be patched and touched up. Because of the sheer weight I believe the LP brackets is a safer support on the old staves.