Here's what my desk looks like when it's had a few too many.
 

Beepster


I'm gonna have to invest in or build a better desk for my set up so I'm curious how you guys approach this. I've seen some very nice set ups in some of your profile pics and have seen other cool stuff elsewhere (like a guy who modified an old piano into a desk). So yeah... whatchyoo guys got goin' on?

Ya

bitflipper


My desk is an ancient Boeing surplus, government-gray metal desk I bought twenty years ago for $20.

It's not much to look at, but it's heavy and less prone to resonating than, say, an Ikea laminated fiberboard worktable.

I'm hoping to upgrade to Ikea soon.  As soon as my current 'suite' disintegrates I'm on it.

Flatpack heaven.

Beepster


Heheh. But I'm a little concerned. Most of that gear doesn't look like it's of legal age to drink!

The NS10s might be able to slip in unnoticed.
 

My little corner of  heaven.
 

@57gregy... that's a nice set up but aren't those monitors a little high for listening? Or are you another really tall dude? That desk reminds me of one I used to work at at my old job. It was great for focusing in on the work because it took up my whole field of vision and I could easily ignore whoever was trying to bug me.

Too bad they weren't a little shorter. Then you could put them on the lower shelf. Then again that might be TOO low. This is all making me really think I need to find some adjustable speaker stands. I'm a pretty good carpenter but I don't think I want to piss around as much as I would need to get proper monitor placement and I doubt I'll be able to find a suitable desk that would accommodate my needs. hmm... I can't remember if I kept my old stands when I moved or if I gave them away. I had to give away so much good stuff. Urgh.

Though not inexpensive, take a look at Anthro Carts.  They are generally extremely heavy duty, and can be customized almost any way you want (including desk height).  They come in a wide variety of sizes and styles.  For me, much better than using a traditional desk.

craigb



 
The rest are here:  How I set my studio up

Nice ... really nice. 

Come to think of it, aren't Pedro and craigb in the same town?

My favorite is the Johnson. (in the micro's) It's a twin speaker and even has echo. lol.
They're fun. The red Marshall was very hard to get...I don't recall which
country I had to get it from.
I wouldn't hesitate to use the mini Marshall stack to record with...it's
sure enough a Marshall...I think they're about 350 now and worth every bit IMO.

timidi


My mess.

Good to see you cleaned up the pizza boxes.

@spacey... Your set up is similar to what I'd like to have if I end up with enough space. One desk front and center and at least one side desk. Years ago when I still had a "proper" studio (it wasn't proper but as close as I ever got) I built desks surrounding me on three sides for my DAW set up with various hanging shelves and a couple mass storage platforms. I never really got to use the darned thing though. I usually build these types of things completely out of scrap material because I can't afford the nice clear pines and what not so what I end up doing is finishing any rough surfaces with flooring material. I've used industrial vinyl tiles, roll out laminate and currently my desk has a hardwood laminate surface. Ideally I'd put a right angle plastic lip over the edge of these set ups but I've never actually bothered so far. Sometimes I luck out and find a nice wide piece of Ikea laminate and then I just create a support system underneath it which is actually pretty cool. So anyway, your post made me take another look at what I have in my garage and I think I may end up building a couple more platforms before I move to mess around with so at least the main work is done and then I can configure it all wherever I land. I also have a couple actual desks and drawer chests that can act as modular sections. I will really need to take a look at monitor stands though if I go this route or build my own but even if I don't have access to a proper workspace to build them that stuff is small so I could do it in an apartment on a kitchen table or something. So basically you've inspired me to just rely on my own hands and wits again which really is the best way to go. It just hurts so darned much doing these things but I do prefer stuff to be custom built for my freakish self. BTW I'm curious (and impressed) by the mini amp collection. Do you use some of those for recording or are you just a collector? If you do record with them how does it turn out? It'd be cool to play around with those in a recording setting but I didn't think you could get the greatest sound out of those minis. Also the mini guits are cool. If that's your thing you might like a band called the Muscle ****es. The string players use mini guitars (which supposedly one of the members builds himself) and wear leather thongs on stage. Funny stuff. Pretty ripping music too. Not sure if they still play though. Cheers.

@timidi... Knowing me half that stuff would go flying anytime I tried to move around. I'm not really a clutz per se but my limbs have a tendency to flail... and that's when I'm sober. Nice semi hollow body. Gibby, Epi? I really want one again. I was an idiot to let my last one slip away. Cheers.

timidi

craigb


Looks like it would be uncomfortable to use that mouse pad though...

If you're talkin to me Craig, It works out pretty well. Been doin it that way for like 15 years I think.
The stand doubles as an arm rest.

Yeah, I was taking note of the metal end where most people have a cushioned area - lol!  Ouch!