Accordion Stand | Playable in seated position

[ProVoices Media]

Hi Everyone,
Provoices newbie here. Anyone know of an accordion stand that can be used to play in a seated position? My 82 year old neighbor has a bad back and even in a seated position he has a hard time with the weight of his LoDuca accordion.
Any help would be awesome!
David

 

[Dingo40]

Anyone know of an accordion stand that can be used to play in a seated position?

They are definitely out there: you occasionally see them being used on YouTube clips
Here's one from the web:

Konig & Meyer - 174 Accordion Stand - Black

Konig & Meyer - 174 Accordion Stand - BlackPerformance stand for accordianSupport width: 135-250 mm support height: 380-585 mm set-up dimensions: 660 x 660 mm H: 730-1135 mm weight: 705 kg 17400-009-55

www.musoscorner.com.au

Here's another example (in Jim Laabs Music Store Milwaukee. Near you?)

Stands Archives - Jim Laabs Music Store

www.jimlaabsmusicstore.com

 

[Pipemajor]

Wow!. At that price I'm not surprised they don't keep them in stock.
I had one that came with my Paulo Soprani Super when I bought it from a man who played with an Irish band.
I gave it away.

 

[JerryPH]

The one at Jimlaabs looks affordable and is at least in the same country state as our OP. They look to be on special now too, so good timing.

 

[Tom]

That Konig and Meyers is really nice, but better for standing. It doesn't go super low, so check out any stand you look at for how far off the ground you need to get. I got one at Liberty Bellows in PA.

 

[JKJ]

I wonder if a simple support to take the weight while holding the instrument would be sufficient or is the need for a free-standing support to clamp and grip the accordion?

If the former it might be easy to make something sturdy but simple from wood or metal. Although not for an accordion, I’ve built several adjustable supports including one welded up from steel. Pretty simple unless it needs to fold up for transport.