Klarinet Archive - Posting 000215.txt from 2011/05

From: Tim Roberts <timr@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] portable music stand
Date: Tue, 31 May 2011 13:51:54 -0400

Bob and Deborah Shaw <theshaws10@-----.net> wrote:
> I am looking for a folding music stand and bag for gigs with my trio. I
> purchased a Peterson and it broke the first time that I tried to put it
> together. I have several choices and wondered if anyone on the list had
> used these brands.
> ...
> I would love some opinions. I do know that one of the bands that I play
> in uses the Manhassett Voyager, and it is very sturdy, just expensive
> (although a good value). Anyone know anything about the Hamilton Traveler?

Let me give you two recommendations. After years of being disgusted by
stands with tightening knobs where the screws stripped, rendering the
stands useless, I went searching for something better. I have found two
that are worth mentioning, because of their smarter and more reliable
design. They are little more expensive, however.

The Desca (www.descahome.com) has two things I like. First, the desk is
hinged horizontally so that it rolls up into a four-sided box that holds
the folded up legs, in a very compact package. Second, and more
important to me, there are no screws or knobs at all. All of the
adjustments are through pistons with spring tension, so there are no
screws to strip. When I asked, he said he's never had one returned
because the tension relaxed. This is the one I carry in my car. I had
my wife make a padded bag for it.

The Peak SMS-20 folding stand
(http://www.peakmusicstands.com/product.cfm?product=244) has a very
clever design that folds up compactly and tucks in a fabric carrying
case. The desk unfolds (with vertical hinges), with a rigid cross piece
that ensures the desk stays steady. I have this one at home as my
"emergency backup".

--
Tim Roberts, timr@-----.com
Providenza & Boekelheide, Inc.

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