I have bought a pair of ex demo Partington Broadside stands off ebay that arrived today but the ones that arrived are different to the ones pictured in the auction. The bit that looks different is the base plate shape (one has round edges where the spikes are and the other is just a square base) and after looking on google images there seems to be both shapes claiming to be broadsides.
My question is was there a design change at some point or have I been sold dodgy stock? If so which one is the most recent design and are there any difference in performance?
Also after a quick inspection of the stands when they arrived I gotta say I'm not 100% I'mpressed with the build quality. The welds don't continue along the whole piece its meant to be welding and are not ground down to look neat and the paint has an orange peel effect that's seen on poorly painted cars. Maybe I'm being a bit harsh as they seem stand straight and they may sound good although I haven't been able test them yet, but there not exactly cheep at £300 and being hand made I would of expected a bit more care in the build.
p.s. new to the forums but has already been alot of help so thanks everyone
My question is was there a design change at some point or have I been sold dodgy stock? If so which one is the most recent design and are there any difference in performance?
Also after a quick inspection of the stands when they arrived I gotta say I'm not 100% I'mpressed with the build quality. The welds don't continue along the whole piece its meant to be welding and are not ground down to look neat and the paint has an orange peel effect that's seen on poorly painted cars. Maybe I'm being a bit harsh as they seem stand straight and they may sound good although I haven't been able test them yet, but there not exactly cheep at £300 and being hand made I would of expected a bit more care in the build.
p.s. new to the forums but has already been alot of help so thanks everyone