I am shopping for music stands.

December 23, 2005 at 02:49 AM · I have a Manhasset stand 'cause it's a classic hunk of iron. I don't know about the Peterson plastic stand you mention, but it doesn't sound like a stand a real man would use. Although Peterson publishes a fine line of automotive do it yourself books. If you want portability, the Hamilton folding stand is another classic hunk of iron.

December 23, 2005 at 03:30 AM · If you can up the ante a little (ok, a lot), the Nilton stand (Swedish import) is the best by far I've ever used, and the bag it comes in doubles as a very commodious music carrier. The stand is light but very durable, clever in design, easily adjustable, and the music never falls off it. But it does go for over double what your budget is. Maybe a little Christmas hint to someone. . .

(Note: I'm talking about the standard stand, the one the folds in the middle can be annoying if you're marking parts a lot).

December 23, 2005 at 02:49 AM · i have the peterson's stand...

i think its alright. The only bad thing is, u can't raise the stand too high.

December 23, 2005 at 04:37 AM · Where ever possible, try to get a really sturdy stand for your practice room - like a manhasset, or hamilton - something that's going to be easy to mark your music on. A solid wood one would do as well (plus they look pretty). SW Strings have a really good selection. If you want something slightly more portable, try the RMM Concert Music. It's got a more sturdy display (holes, non collapseable), and is adjustable and can collapse down to 25.5". However, it only raises to 48" (unlike the manhasset (60") or the hamilton (58")), so take that into consideration as if you are fairly tall, you'll need a stand that will go fairly high.

December 23, 2005 at 04:54 AM · I bought the Petersen stand from shar (the clear blue one). It was annoying because I somehow lost a little piece to it at one of my concerts, and without it, it wouldnt stay up anymore. It was also a pain to pack up everytime, because you had to squeeze everything in. I bought it in hopes that I could have a stand, other than manhassat, that would go high enough for me, however the petersen did not. So I ended up getting a manhassat, and i'll be honest, i love it. If you want durable, get a manhassat. If you want portable, get a simple wire one as well. Thats my suggestion! If you do end up getting the petersen, then be very careful not to lose any little pieces!!!

December 23, 2005 at 06:16 AM · I thought of getting the Petersen too, and now don't remember why I didn't. Maybe it was just aesthetics.

Now I have two Manhassets, one regular and one Voyager. The Voyager is definitely more of a pain to carry around than a wire stand, but it's sooo much better, especially when you try to write on the music.

December 23, 2005 at 04:26 PM · Thank you so much. I really appreciate it. Has Anyone seen the Xtra Flex stand light, in the Shar catalog?

Do you think that would go on the Hamilton Traveler Stand?

December 23, 2005 at 06:13 PM · I have the Petersen stand. I agree that it is not ideal, but at that price I am not sure there are any other good options.

December 24, 2005 at 09:22 PM · I've had a Hamilton for four years. It is very durable and works great. Altough it is metal (which you don't want) It is very good. It also seems good at holding heavy books at somewhat high heights.

December 25, 2005 at 05:50 PM · Thanks, I have already decided to get the Gripper, Which is a Hamilton. How come you have a music stand? You don't need it for the piano...Or am I wrong. Merry Christams.

December 27, 2005 at 08:18 PM · No you don't need it for the piano. But I needed it for my clarinet. Guess what I got a cello.