StaggHeavy Duty Orchestral Vented Music Stand

The orchestral Manhasset-style stand is my standard for usability, stability, and functionality. So this review will compare the Stagg Professional Heavy Duty Folding Orchestral Music Stand to that standard.This stand is heavier than the Manhasset-style music stand-The heaviness is in the base and legs, and everything that contributes to its ability to have a variable height. I play some gigs outside. Sometimes on uneven surfaces. Sometimes on ships. Sometimes in wind. Playing gigs can be unpredictable. This stand's legs are adjustable in width so in the most extended position, the legs have a larger base than the orchestral-style stand. The larger base coupled with the heaviness of the base it makes for a more stable stand. I see the heaviness and width as ideal because most times I need something more stable than the orchestral stand when I play out.It is not as easily adjustable as the orchestral-stand. To adjust the height on this stand you have to loosen a knob, pull the music holder portion up to the correct level, then retighten the knob, which is a lot more work than just stepping on the base and pulling the music holder part up to height and letting go, like you do with the orchestral stand. BUT - this stand DOES shrink to a smaller package than the other.The orchestral style stand's music holder is made of some type of alloy. It is light. The Stagg stand's music holder is more like steel. It is heavier, which is one of the reasons why, I suspect, they created it with holes. Being made of steel, it is more bendable than the orchestral stands. Even though it has rolled edges, unlike the Manhasset orchestral stand which doesn't have rolled edges, it can become deformed easily. No problem though...you just bend it back!To adjust the orchestral stand's music holder, you just push or pull the music holder to the position you want it to be.With this stand, you have to loosen 2 knobs set the position and then tighten them back. It is possible to find a preset tightness for the knobs and use that through all the position settings, but for more stability it is better to retighten the knobs once you find the ideal position and it will be very hard to move it, unlike the other orchestral stand.All in all I am very pleased with this purchase. At my house I'll used my Manhasset, but for gigs, I'll use the Stagg Professional Music Stand.

I am a former semi-pro (part time?) musician--tenor saxophone--who also was on staff at Berklee College of Music in Boston for several years and still plays once in a while. In my lifetime of music stand use, there have been two basic types: rock solid stands more rigid than a bicycle frame so they could stand up to generations of abuse, and light, flimsy folding stands which likewise would stand up to years of abuse but not to a stiff breeze or a heavy load. This stand is a nice combo of the two. It's as solid as it needs to be for daily, regular use, and it folds up nicely for when you're hitting the road.These days, I mostly use this music stand in front of my bicycle when I'm riding my  CycleOps Fluid 2 Indoor Bicycle Trainer , and for this particular use it's ideal. I can easily read a book or magazine on this stand while riding the trainer.Most importantly, this stand is solid and heavy enough to use with a reading light attached and have a full load of papers on it (two or three reams of copier paper, no problem), and the shelf is easily big enough and wide enough to hold a Real Book or orchestral score.About the only thing I don't think it would hold up to is a conductor using it as a gavel, slamming it on the floor during a mid-rehearsal tantrum--otherwise it should hold up to any sort of daily, professional use.

I was skeptical but I am absolutely sold on this is music stand. Delivery was extremely quick set up took about 2 minutes. I was really surprised at the quality of the stand at this price point. The base is very sturdy, it's infinitely adjustable and since I played mostly in my home studio, I could care less if it had a carrying bag were not. The main portion that holds the music is made of steel. It has a number of holes evenly spaced across its surface. I assume it's probably a weight reduction design although if you use a laptop on it the holes act as ventilation which is even another plus. I have an old mini-halogen Littlite that I once used in my stereo cabinet and I find by drilling two holes I can mount this on the very left image of the stand. This seems like a perfect combination, the Littlite has an 18 inch gooseneck and it works perfectly with the stand. I have had a number of other music stands including the skinny tubular chrome ones that fall over if you look too hard at it, because at the time that's all there was. I checked out all the other stands by other manufacturers and they all have basically the same design however, I think the Stagg Pro gives you the most for your money. I have never bought anything from this manufacturer before but I'll certainly give them consideration in the future.

I own two of these stands, to add to a set of several similar stands for use by music ensembles. I chose these because they can support heavier loads such as a binder of music, while remaining reasonably portable. For these jobs it works very well.This stand is very similar to the slightly more expensive Pinnacle stands, of which I already own some. I had hoped for similar quality construction, but find the Stagg disappointing. The desk seems to be made of a lighter gauge metal that flexes easily, and the fittings are not as robust. I don't think these stands will be nearly as durable, and they will not go on the road with me unless absolutely needed. If I could find the Pinnacle stands for sale, I would swap these out in a heartbeat.The shipping carton and packing are inadequate. One stand arrived damaged and had to be returned. All three stands, including the replacement, arrived with bent desks. But the metal is so light that the desks can be restored to reasonably flat.In summary, this stand is sturdy enough to hold a substantial load, but the quality of construction might not stand up to hard use.

I bought three of these three stands because the description sounds good. However, upon receipt of the items I found out the following:1. The sheet rests DO NOT have the 'Stagg' writing as pictured on the box and in their advert.2. Two out of the three of the sheet rests were dented (see pictures enclosed). As I need to use them this week, I do not have the time to send them back and wait for a replacement.

You can't go wrong with Stagg products. Good quality and value. Bought to hold (other than sheet music) an A3 whiteboard to scribble music notes and ideas on. Perfect size and much sturdier than those pesky 'bunny ear' collapsible music stands and this model has none of those annoying springy clips that get in the way. Arrived well packaged by vendor and in good time.

I've been a gigging musician since 1957 and have bought many different types of music stands over the years, but this stand is a good as it gets. I've used one like this since about 1999. This one just purchased is for my nephew. He might as well start off with the best rather than waste money on others.

For me the ideal music stand if it's gonna be set up in one place, not so great for portability as the music holder doesn't fold.Build like no other stand I've come across, recommended if it's not going to be moved from place to place too often.

Adjustable height, tilt and legs to fit into the tightest spaces and still at the right height for music sheets to be read. Great quality and magnetic, so little magnetic stationary buttons can be used so sheets stay put.