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post #1 of 11
3/4/10 at 6:36pm
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I would like something portable, but very solidly built. I hate those crappy wire things that tip and bend so easily. Is there a Brigg of music stands?
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post #2 of 11
3/5/10 at 12:01am
Manhassat. Usually about 80 bucks. Used by everybody. Want to spend more money? Great gear but $$$$$. Wenger. Here's my Manhassat from today. Can handle anything.
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post #3 of 11
3/5/10 at 11:27am
Yes, most people do own the Manhasset, but they're not very portable (and most of the ones I see are stamped with a school name to boot). The K & M is a great portable stand (Konig & Meyer), but a bit hard to find. Take a look at these: http://www.musicstandsalone.com/product/MA-11100 http://www.musicstandsalone.com/product/MA-10700
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post #4 of 11
3/5/10 at 12:00pm
I like K&M also. Johnson Strings in Newton, MA has a nice folding metal stand that is cheap and comes in about 10 colors. Not as good, but a little lighter and adequate for using while seated. There's another more substantial one they carry called Hercules that is OK.
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post #5 of 11
3/5/10 at 8:33pm
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I'm going to go with the K&M. I don't know when I'll be able to get out to Newton again, and the K&M is exactly what I'm looking for (provided it is more solid than the flimsy butterfly ones I've used before). The Manhassat is nice but not portable. We have them at school.
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post #6 of 11
3/5/10 at 8:38pm
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Whoa! Hold the presses. This is styleforum.net right? Why wasn't this recommended? http://www.musicstandsalone.com/product/AS-1 I said I wanted the f'ing Brigg!
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post #7 of 11
3/5/10 at 9:59pm
Cuz it's foul!

I hava a Yamaha portable stand. Sadly, OOP. A wonderful, portable stand.
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post #8 of 11
3/5/10 at 10:43pm
Here's another brand I use quite often:

http://ratstands.com/products.html
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post #9 of 11
3/5/10 at 11:14pm
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Quote:
Originally Posted by audiophilia View Post
Cuz it's foul!

I hava a Yamaha portable stand. Sadly, OOP. A wonderful, portable stand.

What is wrong with it?

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Originally Posted by Robertito View Post
Here's another brand I use quite often:

http://ratstands.com/products.html

Have you used the Scherzo? Is it hardy?
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post #10 of 11
3/6/10 at 1:11pm
I have the jazz stand, and it's more than hardy - it's unkillable. I get compliments on it all the time.
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post #11 of 11
3/8/10 at 1:23am
I used to perform a lot as a classical soloist. Two things:

You can actually get a folding Manhasset from a few places. The top (the stand) is fixed with a telescoping/folding base. They're built like tanks.

For normal gigs, though, I use a K&M. Great stand, and it's done me well since college.
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