Need folding music stand recomendations

Tom Holtz · Post by **Tom Holtz** » Tue Dec 20, 2005 4:49 pm

I have the K&M stand. Not the biggest one, but one of the midrange jobs. It folds tightly enough that it goes in the tuba bag where the Manhassets won't. It's a one-piece stand, so it doesn't require a bag or extra effort/brainpower to carry around. I've been using it for about three years now, and it holds our quintets' big, heavy 3-ring binders with no problem. Once after a gig, I forgot to put it in the car, and drove off with it laying on the roof. The stand took a tumble to the concrete at about 45 mph. That was two years ago. I still use it, scars and all, no problems.

Avoid stands with big desks that are made entirely of plastic. I've watched plenty of those (different sizes and brands) blow up on gigs. Never fun, never good.

Matt G · Post by **Matt G** » Wed Dec 21, 2005 1:01 am

K&M>All other brands

tubeast · Post by **tubeast** » Wed Dec 21, 2005 5:22 am

Actually the larger model K&M referred to as "Extra heavy duty" is not their largest one. I use it , and it works great. The really good thing about it is the kinematics of the tripod: you donÂ´t even have to tighten the screw for it to work. (Other brands will collapse if not tightened) I should know because that screw has been missing for about seven years on mine.

The REAL BIG THING is used by German military musicians. It even features a metal latch for the musician to step on, so even Katrina wonÂ´t tip it over.

phoenix · Post by **phoenix** » Wed Dec 21, 2005 2:31 pm

The Desca Folding Music Stand from Baltimore Brass Co. is a great option as well