Ampstand

Abstract

The Ampstand is a compact device that allows a guitar amp to be leaned back, toward and past its center of gravity. The amplifier rests in this position. The resulting angle of the amplifier allows the loudspeaker to face the performer in a more direct position. Two wedged shaped feet are positioned behind the amplifier, each one positioned just inside the corners of the bottom edge. The amplifier is slightly lifted and placed into each wedge. A nylon rope extends along the plane of the floor from each wedge, and connects to the base of a dowel rod. The dowel is then angled back toward the handle of the amplifier, where a Velcro fastener at the top of the dowel is wrapped around the amplifier handle. The result is a very stable amplifier-tilting device, which is lightweight and compact.

1 . The Ampstand comprising: 
 A. a two-surfaced Velcro fastener which wraps around the amplifier handle.    B. a dowel rod made of wood or other durable material.    C. use of a conventional nylon rope and knots therein.    D. wedge shaped feet made of durable plastic, with a hole through the length of each base for the rope.    
   
   
       2 . The Ampstand of  claim 1  wherein the dowel rod has a hole near the top, and another near the bottom, both with a 90-degree orientation to each other.  
   
   
       3 . The Ampstand of  claim 1  wherein the Velcro fastener is adjustable to fit most any amplifier handle shape.  
   
   
       4 . The Ampstand provides that an amplifier can be tilted back, toward and beyond its center of gravity, and rest at that position in a static state.  
   
   
       5 . The Ampstand uses a dowel rod to support a small amount of the amplifier's weight.  
   
   
       6 . The wedge shaped feet of the Ampstand hold the amplifier in place at its base.  
   
   
       7 . The rope of the Ampstand holds the dowel in place.