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Author: Wind, Woman, and Song
Date: 2009-01-11 18:48
I'm upgrading my instrument stands - partially due to the fact that the base is missing (I still have the 2 pegs!) probably left at last gig but was too busy breaking down sound system to notice,
and my old Lavoz is missing it's lug nut.
I would like to hear from doublers about what stands they are using and other recommendations.
Some of the stands out there are terrible for gripping the bell on the saxes - the ol Lavoz was much better.
Instruments include - Alto, Tenor, Curved bell Sop Sax, Clar, Flute, Piccolo (And a rented Alto flute for upcoming show)
Obviously I won't need to accommodate all these Instruments at the same time, and I can use a stand holder for the picc, but what would be sturdy and
best for a pit/big band situation?
thanks
Post Edited (2009-01-11 18:50)
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Author: Jaysne
Date: 2009-01-22 02:30
I have a LaVoz stand for my tenor/clarinet/flute.
I also have a similar no-name stand for my alto/clarinet/flute set-up.
I bought a single stand (peg with base) for my straight soprano. Interesting question--is there such a thing as a curved soprano stand?
I made a cradle for my piccolo. It fits on the front lip of a music stand and holds the picc just underneath, right in front of you. Very accessible for quick switches.
I've used these set-ups in pit orchestras for 25 years and have been satisfied.
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Author: Roger Aldridge
Date: 2009-02-14 10:57
Here's what I use:
alto or tenor sax = Beechler stand.
flute, alto flute, piccolo = Blayman pegs on a Hamilton 5-peg base.
clarinet = Blayman peg. It can go on the Beechler sax stand or on a separate Hamilton 5-peg base.
bass clarinet = Hercules stand. (best thing I've found for BC)
I'm a big fan of Blayman pegs. They are pricey but extremely high quality and well designed. I sprung for the bucks and I've been happy with them ever since.
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