Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

Long story short, this stand is worth the money and is preferable to the Manhasset. It is high quality, sturdy, durable, and easy to use. The only problem is the head comes off if you try to extend it by pulling the head. Now, if you are not faint of heart, read on for a thorough review (partially in narrative form)... Growing up, all I knew was Manhasset music stands. They are heavy duty, reliable, and durable (which is why middle schools buy them). A few months ago, I was in the market for 2 music stands so, naturally, I looked at Manhasset. Unfortunately, I would have had to take out a second mortgage to afford a couple of those. And thus began my search for a new music stand. AmazonBasics generally makes solid products. I've purchased a few basic (pun intended) items of this brand before and have always been satisfied. Music stands, however, are things that you absolutely CANNOT have fail. Could you imagine having one fall, throwing your music everywhere while a thousand judging eyes stare into your soul? A nightmare, I say! Price wise, the AmazonBasics Sheet Music Stand is about $5 below the Manhasset. In my case, that was enough of a difference to give it a try. I have been using the AmazonBasics Sheet Music Stand for a few months now and am extremely satisfied. It is as sturdy as any stand I have used and has no chance of randomly collapsing. Once the head of the stand (the part that actually holds the sheet music) is set, it does not wilt one way or the other. The stand is balanced on three legs and does not wobble to and fro. In fact, the stand does not even move when someone unintentionally (or intentionally) nudges it because it comes with rubber footings. This is a huge deal if you set your stand in place before performing and leave it for a few minutes. A few things to note about the stand: 1. It does not come assembled. It took be about 5 minutes to put it together. 2. The head WILL come off if you try to extend the stand by pulling the head. Pull the silver neck up, not the head. This is the one downside to this stand. 3. The head can be put on crookedly (trust me, I did it). Make sure you get a good look at it before you tighten it on. 4. It can hold a hymnal without retracting. 5. It does not easily scratch (I've loaded it and unloaded from the bed of a truck many times). All in all, this stand is the best on the market for the price. I will be purchasing more, even when I have the five extra dollars to buy the Manhasset. If you are looking for a good music stand, buy this and be satisfied (and support Amazon)!