Klarinet Archive - Posting 000218.txt from 2011/05

From: John Brophy <johnbrophy0@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] portable music stand
Date: Tue, 31 May 2011 18:39:18 -0400

I hate to be negative about anyone, but Stagg piccolo only lasted a month
before pads leaked. The Hamiltons we use are great to use in a permanent
rehearsal space, but couldn't be called portable. The ones you mention are
probably different.

On Tue, May 31, 2011 at 6:51 PM, Tim Roberts <timr@-----.com> wrote:

> 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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