Klarinet Archive - Posting 000005.txt from 2011/06

From: Bob and Deborah Shaw <theshaws10@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] portable music stand
Date: Wed, 01 Jun 2011 16:51:53 -0400

A beautiful stand, but, over $300.00. I am just a poor teacher.

On 6/1/2011 9:06 AM, hns692@-----.com wrote:
> Check out the Anderson Music Stand (_www.andersonmusicstand.com_
> (http://www.andersonmusicstand.com) ). Solidly built, works well. Have had mine and
> used it regularly for probably eight years. A bit spendy, but a good
> investment. The Lotus Light designed to work with the stand is also shown on
> the web site and provides great light -- pit players love it; no electrical
> hookups needed. The web site has a "visual tutorial" showing how the stand
> works. Mostly not found in regular suppliers' stores or on line. I have
> not used any of the stands mentioned so cannot comment.
>
> Lee Ann Hansen
> Eb/Bb Clarinet
> First John Philip Sousa Memorial Band
>
>
>
> In a message dated 5/31/2011 5:39:26 P.M. Central Daylight Time,
> johnbrophy0@-----.com writes:
>
> 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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