Klarinet Archive - Posting 000935.txt from 1998/04

From: Neil Leupold <nleupold@-----.edu>
Subj: Re: Question
Date: Fri, 17 Apr 1998 19:18:59 -0400

On Fri, 17 Apr 1998, Bill Hausmann wrote:

> At 03:11 PM 4/16/98 EDT, you wrote:
> >Do they make clarinet stands? I see trumpet and flute stands everywhere, but
> >have never seen a clarinet one. Please let me know if you know of one!!

> Absolutely! One of the neatest is the "Pack-a-Stand." It retails for
> about $12.95. It folds up and fits INSIDE your bell in the case, making it
> extremely convenient. Bigger, heavier, and more expensive ones are also
> available.

I recommend against the Pak-a-Stand. It is insubstantial in weight
and strength -- flimsy, really -- and is prone to break at the fastening
junctures between the peg and the fold-out spring-loaded legs. It is also
not very stable compared to any of the other slightly larger portable
stands like the Koenig and Meyer. One slight bump while somebody is
walking by, and there is little leverage in order to prevent the
instrument from tipping over while sitting on the Pak-a-Stand.
You're better off spending 3 more dollars and getting the Koenig
& Meyer stand instead.

Neil

   
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