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Manhasset Model 48 Sheet Music Stand
Last Updated: March 19, 2021 (Refresh Now)
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Build Quality
103stand, stands, pole, assemble, manhasset
+93%
-7%
" ... We like it, super sturdy, but why did it arrive purple. ... "
" ... Not as portable, but the wide lip and quality build are hard to beat. ... "
" ... None of them looked sturdy and easy to use. ... This came in 2 pieces. ... "
" ... Sturdy and durable. ... My other stand, same one, only several years older was all metal n has really taken a beating. ... "
" ... Very well made and it is very easily adjustable ... "
" ... I have always used and loved these stands. ... This is the reason why they get 4 out of 5 stars in the "Easy to Assemble" category . ... "
" ... They were quick to assemble. ... "
" ... Nice high quality stand. ... "
Sound Quality
44stand, stands, sturdy, sturdy music stand, sheet
+98%
-2%
" ... Always a good music stand, no matter what the occasion. ... "
" ... It’s always more expensive to get this good one but the amazon price direct to you beats other music stores. ... "
" ... This is a music stand! ... "
" ... This holds so much music! ... "
" ... One of the best music stands. ... "
" ... This music stand is sturdy and durable. ... "
" ... With these self added changes I now have a super nice music stand. ... "
" ... Nice music stand! ... "
Ease of Use
34easy, sturdy and easy, sturdy, easy to use, put together
+97%
-3%
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... Fairly easy to assemble and built well. ... "
" ... So easy to put together. ... "
" ... Easy to assemble. ... "
" ... Easy to put together out of the box too. ... "
" ... it can be - but not as easy as grabbing the lightweight one. ... "
" ... Assembly out of the box does require some basic tools, but it's very easy to do and can be done by yourself. ... "
" ... Great material and easy to assemble ... "
Fit
32sturdy, holds, wrench, tighten, fold
+81%
-19%
" ... It holds a couple of music books and adjusts with no problem. ... "
" ... I have a RD2000, so being without a music stand this makes it the perfect fit. ... "
" ... It's heavy enough that it doesn't fall over. ... It stays at the height you put it. ... "
" ... Will hold heavy notebook. ... "
" ... This is just what I was looking for, though it won't be traveling with me to gigs because it doesn't fold down. ... "
" ... It's strong and sturdy, durable, and holds your music. ... "
" ... I actually purchased this music stand to hold my iPad while I teach online. ... The music stand has no problem holding it. ... "
" ... Heavy, sturdy and able to hold lots of sheet music. ... "
For Kids
21school, music, kids, son, loves
+100%
" ... Used them in elementary, middle school, high school, college, and now in our professional settings 30+ years. ... "
" ... Oh my kids playing instrument and it’s nice to have all the music set up in the order in which they practice without having to have their books everywhere. ... "
" ... Your children will thank you for buying the best. ... "
" ... bought it for flute lessons ... "
" ... Great stand , just like the one I have at school ... "
" ... Got this for Grand daughter #2. ... "
" ... Son-Law loves his new stood. ... "
" ... Gave for Christmas gift and my child loved it. ... "
Size
21portable, fold, sturdy, portability, much better
+100%
" ... Tall and sturdy ... "
" ... it can be - but not as easy as grabbing the lightweight one. ... Holds a lot more sheet music than portable one and not easily tipped. ... "
" ... However the lighter weight of the table means it's overall a little easier to move around. ... "
" ... If the stand base was about 3 lbs heavier it would have been stable enough to fit my needs without the added weight. ... "
" ... Doesn't fold obviously but I prefer this stand over folding ones due to its sturdiness and durability. ... "
" ... Much better then the flimsy portable units offered. ... "
" ... I like the quality of this music stand which is much better than those portable ones. ... "
" ... Much better than cheap, portable stands! ... "
Price
17money, worth, stands, worth the money, stand
+100%
" ... This is one of those wonderful buy-it-for-life things that don't cost a fortune. ... "
" ... While it's not crazy expensive item, I would expect rubber tips on the feet for the price. ... "
" ... Spend the money and get the best ... "
" ... This is my second of these stands and it’s worth every penny. ... "
" ... I bought a couple for my handbell team and will get more as money allows. ... "
" ... Great buy for the money. ... "
" ... I think it was worth the money. ... "
" ... The price is not cheap but not expensive either. ... "
Setup
16sturdy and easy, minutes to assemble, easy, takes, sturdy
+94%
-6%
" ... Easy to assemble. ... "
" ... Fairly easy to assemble and built well. ... "
" ... Great material and easy to assemble ... "
" ... Very sturdy and easy to assemble. ... "
" ... Very sturdy and easy to assemble. ... "
" ... Easy to assemble. ... "
" ... Easy to assemble, free shipping. ... "
" ... no trouble with assembly. ... "
Storage
11shelf, hold, height, space, room
+100%
" ... Very sturdy and does not take up a lot of extra room. ... "
" ... It's more than wide enough for two sheets, or for a spiral bound book to lay open flat. ... "
" ... Tall and sturdy ... "
" ... You will need dedicated space for it since it can't be collapsed, but I see a dedicated practice area as a good thing. ... "
" ... Sturdy, good quality but it can not be folded down for storage ... "
" ... It is sturdy and holds several books at a time. ... "
" ... It will accommodate a large notebook nicely. ... "
" ... You don't put drinks on it. ... "
Product Reliability
10last, time, stand, probably, months
+100%
" ... Suspect it'll last for years A++ ... "
" ... I have used this brand all my life. ... "
" ... It will last for many years. ... "
" ... Finally, after all these years I have one of my own. ... "
" ... I had this model 40 or 50 years ago. ... "
" ... this is the 2nd one I've owned, the last one I had lasted 15 years ... "
" ... Will probably last forever. ... "
" ... TIme will tell but so far, it's working great. ... "
Comfort
9fall, tightening, tightened, stand, shard
+89%
-11%
" ... The telescoping part is so easy to put up and down and it stays! ... "
" ... I'm comfortable enough to sometimes out my Macbook Pro on the stand. ... "
" ... Will hold heavy notebook. ... "
" ... It's heavy enough that it doesn't fall over. ... "
" ... I place it next to my recumbent bike where it holds reading materials steady while I am exercising. ... "
" ... Goes up and down by tension and lasts forever. ... "
" ... When assembling it, a second pair of hand made things easier for initially pulling the inner pole up from the outer pole. ... "
" ... Very well made and it is very easily adjustable ... "
Device Stand
8love this stand, little, assemble
+88%
-13%
" ... still the same great stand . ... "
" ... I love this stand. ... "
" ... I was shopping around for quite a while to find the perfect stand. ... "
" ... The stand was a little hard to assemble but we figured it out it works great but it wobbles a little. ... "
" ... It's a great stand. ... "
" ... Other than that, it seems to be a great stand. ... "
Design
7design, nice, finish, stands, stand
+100%
" ... The design has changed, probably to reduce the cost of manufacture. ... "
" ... Nice black finish too. ... "
" ... All other music stands don’t come close to comparing to Manhassett for its simple and sturdy, lasting design. ... "
" ... Best design ever. ... "
Capacity
6feet, sturdy, practice, level, hall
+100%
" ... Just like one in a classroom or concert hall. ... "
" ... It has held up very well so far, my daughter has brought it upstairs/downstairs and is constantly moving it around. ... "
" ... We leave this in our living room and it actually looks very sleek and doesn’t disrupt the Decour or the coziness of the room at all. ... "
" ... Very sturdy and does not take up a lot of extra room. ... "
" ... Perfect for my practice area ... "
" ... Definitely get the additional feet ... "
Band
5stand, bands, orchestra, manhasset, church
+100%
" ... I remembered from growing up in band that the Manhasset stands were always the reliable ones, so when it came time to invest in a stand for my home, the choice felt obvious—and reviews from others confirmed that. ... "
" ... I first started using this stand in the Church band. ... "
" ... Just like the band room back in the day! ... "
" ... The standard for schools and bands. ... "
" ... If you have kids in band this stand is a must. ... "
Marketplace
5product, got, usa, shipping, seller
+100%
" ... I got good advice by asking other Amazon customers. ... "
" ... i would definitely buy again and recommend it over all the others i see on amazon. ... "
" ... This is exactly as advertised. ... "
" ... I got the Amazon product at first because it was cheaper. ... "
" ... Seller is great to work with and very fast shipping! ... "
Weight
5light, move, heavy, sturdy, stand
+80%
-20%
" ... If the stand base was about 3 lbs heavier it would have been stable enough to fit my needs without the added weight. ... "
" ... However the lighter weight of the table means it's overall a little easier to move around. ... "
" ... It is light weight. ... "
" ... Sturdy but not heavy. ... "
For Travel
4travel, stand, though, folding, fold
+100%
" ... Perfect for traveling musicians! ... "
" ... I sing in a professional choir which performs in different locations, and this stand has held up through constant travel. ... "
" ... This is just what I was looking for, though it won't be traveling with me to gigs because it doesn't fold down. ... "
" ... It is easy to assemble but it is not a folding/collapsible stand not does it easily disassemble for travel. ... "
Overall performance
4stand, well, stable
+100%
" ... I expected it to be heavier, but it does the job well. ... "
" ... Nostalgia aside, they do the job reliably. ... "
" ... Now we have a stable stand for both rehearsal and performance use. ... "
" ... This is the standard stand and it does the job. ... "
Cleaning
4floor protectors, floor, wood, scratch, feet
+75%
-25%
" ... Yes, I'd prefer not having to buy floor protectors separately, especially at this price point. ... "
" ... Doesn't scratch my wood floors. ... "
" ... If I had it on the hardwood floor I might recommend the optional pads for under the feet of the stand to avoid scratching the wood since the underside of the feet does look a bit rough. ... "
Delivery
3time, shipping, product, delivered, day
+67%
-33%
" ... When I saw this for same day shipping I was so happy - arrived by 7:30 pm (promised by 9) and I not am ready for my concert. ... "
" ... Delivered on time ... "
Screen Protection
3protectors, floor protectors, floor, come
+100%
" ... Yes, I'd prefer not having to buy floor protectors separately, especially at this price point. ... "
" ... I would recommend buying the floor protectors for the stand at the same time. ... "
" ... It looks like the sharp edges of the base are specifically designed to bite into concrete. ... "
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