27/02/09 06:47
K& M Music Deluxe Music Stands, made in Germany, are one piece wire music stands designed to be sturdier and with a wider tray, than the usual two piece wire stands. I have used this stand for the last two years and it is clearly the best wire music stand I have ever used. Although no wire stand is as strong, reliable, or easy to use as a stand with a solid back, these stands are as good as wire comes. They do tend to stay upright even in the occasional windy conditions of outdoor rehearsals and concerts, and the one piece construction makes them more both more convenient and more reliable than traditional wire stands. One complaint I do have is that this stand can be more difficult to unpack and assemble and to collapse than a traditional wire stand. The arms meant to prevent music from blowing away or refusing to lie flat can get in the way of folding and unfolding this stand. In addition, the three piece assembly can be difficult to use and the feet unusual enough due to the extra reinforcement to be confusing at least at first. Though perhaps more streamlined and sturdy than a traditional wire stand, I am note sure that its benefits outweigh the extra cost.
Rating: 3 stars (deductions for difficult assembly and collapse)