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Oct 25, 2023
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Great, super-lightweight music instrument stands that are LIFE-changing for those of us who have to travel with heavy instruments! These are well-made, ingenious innovations that because they are constructed with modular carbon-fiber pieces, are incredibly lightweight! We purchased 4 clarinet pegs and one large bass clarinet stand. I've had them for several years now, and will NEVER go back to the heavy, clunky, hard-to-transport stands of the past. I break down the bass stand and it fits, in pieces, inside my case!! The clarinet pegs are so much flatter than ANY other clarinet peg that it fits inside the instrument, or inside the case. Again, sturdy... even after accidentally stepping on them..they flex, maybe a leg falls off - magnetically attached - and I just pop it back on..and voila! So far, the world has not changed, but THIS is the future of instrument stands! Gijs is VERY responsive via email and answers any and all questions! He's the designer and builder, and takes these things very seriously. I highly recommend his products!
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Oct 30, 2023
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In my experience, this vendor will stiff you, should you received a defective item. Executive summary: I ordered a pricey item from this vendor. It took 5 months to arrive. It was damaged and he clearly sent it to me in that damaged condition. The vendor refuses to take any responsibility for the damaged goods that he sent out. And it turns out that he engages in other, dishonest business practices.
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Nov 2, 2023
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Gijs was very easy to work with. His communication was excellent and he makes a terrific product. Finding a compact lightweight stand for baritone and bass saxophones is difficult, particularly something durable and stable. These stands are perfect for the player who needs such a stand. My only complaint is that the assembly instructions are confusing. I can’t always watch a YouTube video on my phone when I’m trying to get ready for a gig. I think the problem could be remedied by having clearly written step-by-step instructions and labeling each part with a small, visible letter.
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Nov 3, 2023
Thanks Kevin. I will think about your comment on the manual. Usually however nowadays people seem to prefer a QR code to a video over a written manual. It might be a good idea to put the stand together at home and practice for a few minutes, before going out with it. Indeed unboxing in a dark orchestra pit could present a problem. I think labeling the tubes would not help much, as they are of different sizes. Each tube only fits one hole. Having said that, the manual can be put more clearly. Thanks for the feed back.
Nov 2, 2023
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Thanks so much for reaching out. I love how light weight the stands are and incredible easy to pack...such a big PLUS. However, I have had several "close call" where the legs slip out as the magnets are not as string as I wish they could be. Especially in recording studios where carpet is used - my trumpet near hit the flow. I wish I could use it exclusively but only in predicable and certain circumstances. I love the concept and the products portability. -Morris Northcutt. trumpet@morrisnorthcutt.com
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Nov 5, 2023
Hi Morris, Thanks for the review, and thanks for the feed back. Did never test the stands on carpet, may be my fault. Am going to test that now. I could make the magnets heavier, but would also need wider legs, to harbour thicker magnets. For French Horn stands and bassflute stands I use 8 mm legs. So this would require a completly new stand. Mail we when you're interested.
Oct 30, 2023
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Very good trombone stand.

My Basstrombone stand is very well built, very sturdy and hard to tip over as the balance point of the instrument on the stand is optimized. One thing that bothers me is I had to add more rubber O-rings to the stand for it to hold my instrument without sliding down while I rest my instrument on the stand. Now it is perfect! 100% recommend this stand to anyone that wants a good trombone stand that is light and can stay in the trombone case while carrying.
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Nov 1, 2023
Thanks Heimir, I take it you originally had 2 x 4 rings on your bass trombone stand and now 2 x 5? I noticed with the last batch I made a difference in friction between tubes. I don't know what causes the difference, rough vs smooth inner bore, or dimensional variation. But I will from now on use 2x5 rings on the bass and contrabass trombone stands. Thanks for your feed back.
Nov 3, 2023
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Very lightweight and fit inside the instrument

The stand is very lightweight and fits inside the barisax which makes it easy to transport. There is a learning curve to setting it, but once you have it down, it becomes pretty easy to do so. The stand is so lightweight though, with the barisax on it, I am a little afraid it might get knocked over more easily. This has never happened though.
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Nov 5, 2023
Hi Carl, thanks for the review. Indeed there is a learning curve, but as a woodwind player, you;re bound to be used to practicing ;-) > And again indeed, it seems too light to be stable, but that is only a feeling. The four legs combined with the centered weight of the instrument make an extremely stable combination. Of course nothing is completely fool proof, so look out for that elderly, very friendly but a bit clumsy colleague in the orchestra pit!
Oct 25, 2023
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bari sax stand

i do have bari sax stand. it is super light, super stable. the only down side is that the holes in the vertical tube becomes wider and wider when the stand is assembled again and again. so the fork which holds the sax tube is not that super tight as it wasnkn the beginning. otherwise - no complains!
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Oct 26, 2023
Hi Petr, Thanks for the review. I see your point. This happens very seldomly, but there is a way around it, provided the bari is high enough on the stand. 1. Make the U shaped slot 10 mm longer, down the tube, with a needle file. 2. cut off 10 mm with a metal saw 3. sand the new tube end with sandpaper, grain 240 -400 (approx.) 4. ready I can do that for you, when you don't trust yourself with tools, just send the tube to me, but it is very easy.