Stagg MUS-A1 BK Desktop Folding Music Stand, Black

I have marked this down because when setting up for the first time, the top telescopic section came right out without any excess on my part.On inspection, the internal plastic locking components x 2 had not been inserted correctly into the top section.I fixed it, and the stand is performing OK now but I suspect in the wrong hands this will detach again (ie: over enthusiastic heightening!).The plastic locking screws on each telescopic section also look as if they could break prematurely. I'd expected slightly better build quality in these areas from Stagg......Time will tell, but my old all metal stand which we've had for years and which has been VERY well used, still feels more robust in this regard.Otherwise this stand is compact when folded, light and stable in use.The top section is well designed for securely holding sheet music, larger books or even an A4 folder.I'd probably go for a different model with more robust height adjusters if I were buying another......

Nice ideal to carry and compact but on the down side there is nothing to clip or hold single A4 sheet in position it just keeps slipping down and is annoying while playing with my ukulele group... It could do with something to hold the sheet. There are to silver struts that fold up and down but they stand to far of stand to be of use unless holding a book. I have improvised with a bulldog clip hence 3 stars

Although a little longer when folded than the "classic" metal folding stand, this is a big improvement on it. Very easy to adjust, very stable in use. The clamp screws have a solid thread. Other folding metal stands eventually fail through the clamp screw threads stripping, I've had one of these for some time and I can't see the threads ever being a problem. The extra length folded is because it has extra height unfolded, great for flautists and other standing "head up" instrumentalists. The three legs are sturdy and fold down, not up, so easier to deploy one handed. There's a good sized "shelf" with a ridge to stop the music slipping off. The bag is quite sturdy and has a shoulder strap so one less thing to carry in and out of the venue. All in all you can't go wrong, and it's cheap!

It looks like this was designed by a NASA engineer using the latest wind tunnel technology. It looks so much better and healthier than my old stand. I pity my old stand, I'll keep it for sentimental reasons and to help care for it in it's old age.The old all metal stand is currently sulking in the corner of a room, after years of being battered in coaches and tossed around in force 7 gales on the seas I have finally replaced it with a much fresher, younger and more modern model in the form of this stand.Bonus points for...1) I don't think the legs on this one will ever need re-straightening2) The bolts feel solid enough that they won't need extra grip3) It doesn't have butterfly wings that tie fingers in knots but rather sleek, smooth, colour coordinated moulded bolts.4) It won't eventually lean to one side so I won't develop neck strain trying to read music.It's light, comes supplied with a bag and I have to say the all black looks good compared to the old brass and steel effect of my old 70's two-tone stand. The bolts fasten well with little pressure required to hold music and a banner. The bag even has room for the stand plus the banner.

This is quite a nice music stand. Comes in a nice little bag, and was up in no time. I think it looks quite nice, coated in a matt black finish. You can't sit on it, obviously, but it didn't seem particularly flimsy to me, and it is veyr easy to adjust to the correct viewing angle thanks to the many adjustment points (which are easy to tighten with the screws). It comes with a couple of spare screws, as well.The page holders are quite strong, so they push individual sheets of paper through the frame, but they are effective on larger music books with stiff pages. Individual pages don't need any help to stay up, so I think the holders work exactly as they should.So, not heavy duty as it may be, it is certainly perfectly suited to a home use, and maybe reasonably careful frequent use on the move.I am happy with it, and am happy to recommend it.

Good sturdy music stand. Easy to use and secure. However i gave it only 4 stars as it is still not strong enough to hold my Dylan songbook. I know its a massive tome but I had hoped this would do the trick. Sadly frame started bending after a couple of weeks use. I guess the only answer is one that is not divided in the centre. I do appreciate the need for a folding stand but surely stronger cross bars would not be impossible.

I do not know what a top of the range stand would cost, but for £12 this stand is excellent value : I used to have one years ago but it got lost when we moved. I have started to play my guitar again, so i purchased this stand. I use it sitting down, so don't extend the top section, however the tripod legs can be widened to make it more stable if you used it standing up.I like the fact that your book pages can be held top and bottom.the adjusting nuts and fittings are all metal so should last ( plastic ones tend to quickly stripfolds down into a nice cloth bag if you need to move around with it .All in all a nice sturdy stand that i expect to last a long time for a good price.

I must admit that I was a little apprehensive when ordering this stand as it looks like a mechanical nightmare to put up.however all my fears were unfounded. The stand was delivered within days of ordering, was well packed and came in its own carry bag. It is so easy to put up and is quite sturdy and will take my entire music file which is quite heavy. Obviously if you abuse the stand, throw it around or load it with really heavy music books then it will break, treat it it with care and it will serve you well as mine does. This is a great product and I have no hesitation in recommending it.