Stand, Manhasset #48 Blue Single

After my flimsy portable music stand got damaged in a move, I wanted a heavy-duty one. And boy, that's what I got. Suitable as both a music stand and a jousting weapon at Medieval Times, the Manhasset 48 will get the job done. It's a beast. You set your sheet music on it; your music stays put. You read your notation from a tablet? That'll stay there too--the 48 laughs at the heft of your tablet. Big ol' fake book? ¡No hay es problema, mi amigo! However you read music, the Manhasset will hold it for you, unless you're some sort of freak who carves notation into dishwasher-sized granite slabs. In that case you're out of luck. So, five stars for sturdiness. Considering its robustness, the 48 is a breeze to put together. If you've ever been driven to the brink of madness whilst trying to assemble a piece of furniture of Swedish origin, be assured that this won't be a similar experience. Even the most minimally-skilled do-it-yourselfer will have this bad boy put together and holding music in minutes. Five stars for ease of assembly. Observant readers will note that I only gave the 48 three stars as to portability. That's not a knock at the product. Rather, it's an acknowledgement that the 48 isn't meant to be the stand you take along to practice alfresco in a local park or some such. There's nothing preventing you from taking one along, mind you, but nothing on the 48 folds up, so you'll have to toss it into the trunk rather than tuck it into a quaint little shoulder bag like the cheap stand I used to have. That said, the all-metal construction of the 48 will come in mighty handy if, during your alfresco serenade, you're attacked by a pack of enraged weasels. While not common, weasel attacks are nothing to sneeze at, and if it happens you'll be glad you have your trusty 48 along. A couple of whacks upside the noodle with one of these babies and that irritated stoat will think twice before taking you on again. Overall, this is a fine product, one I'd recommend highly. Go ahead and get two. You can always use the second one as a gift at the office holiday party. No one else will have thought to bring one I'd reckon.

11/29/18 - Manhasset Model #48 Sheet Music Stand I should be ashamed. I ordered this Manhasset Music Stand well over a month ago, received it the same day, put it together in less than five minutes and was playing music from it in less than 7 minutes from the time my husband carried the box upstairs for me. It quickly became my pride & joy, my best purchase of the year and I haven't written a peep about it. Actually, I did write about it--I wrote to a friend to recommend he buy one for his wife for Christmas! I returned to playing a musical instrument from my HS days some decades back. I had my share of "music stands," starting with an open desk drawer, and then my old reliable but wiggly, silver, aluminum, 2-piece folding stand. I had two of those. And then, I recently got a very sturdy steel stand. It was great except the lip that holds music was only 1 inch deep. Seriously, 1 inch? Even my old $10 aluminum stand had a 1 1/2 in. lip. I decided not to mess around with the inadequacies and frustrations of an unprofessional music stand. As much as lower quality stands cost, it wasn't that much of a leap to splurge for a top-quality Manhasset Music Stand, especially when it's on sale. The lip is 2 1/4" deep! I can leave some of my select music books open, so I can easily resume where I ended my previous practice session. With my 1-inch thick Klose book, the stand is as sturdy and stable as ever, even with other books on the stand. I must admit, I read a lot of reviews in which reviewers complained of receiving stands with missing parts, difficulties getting the bottom bolt loose and bookplates that wouldn't raise because of the poles being stuck. And then there were those with dented bookplates, and "feet" that scratched wooden floors and snagged carpets. All of these issues prevented me from buying sooner. After wasting money on a crap stand a couple of months earlier, I decided to quit messing around. I'm just too old to deal with music stand irritations. I decided that out of all of the problems some reviewers reported, there was a larger number of reviewers who received Manhasset stands with all of its parts, bolts that came apart just fine, poles that raised up & down with ease, bookplates without dents and feet that didn't scratch floors and snag carpets (although, I did purchase the floor protectors for $3.71.) I took a chance and don't regret it. With a Manhasset Music Stand, my practice sessions are all about the music, without a hint of music stand drama. I've spent a substantial amount to replace the music I had decades ago, plus some additional stuff, but my Manhasset Music Stand is my pride and joy--perhaps, my best purchase of the year. The Manhasset stand is very sturdy, and very stable. The bookplate tilts all the way back, upside-down. (I can't say I understand why or how someone would use it that way.) The bookplate also swivels around & around to the left, and around & around to the right. The pole telescopes smoothly, up and down without touching a button. When it's at the height you want, you just stop raising or lowering the neck or bookplate--there's no tightening a screw or pressing a pressure latch against the pole. You just stop and the bookplate stays right where you stopped. The bookplate, itself, is pristine--not a dent, scratch or rough edge. The feet are also smooth--no rough spots to scratch floors or snag carpets. As I mentioned, I purchased the floor protectors, but they weren't necessary. This Manhasset Music Stand is exactly as I remember them from High School. Obviously, I'm very pleased with my purchase and I highly recommend it. I apologize for sounding like a commercial, but it's such a pleasure to have. I truly can't think of a better music stand. I did not receive any compensation for my review. All of my comments are strictly my own, based on my actual use. If you find any of my comments beneficial, could you please click on the "Helpful" button below? I've been trying to write more reviews to help others as others have helped me. So, I would appreciate knowing that my comments have helped at least one consumer. Thank you. 7/17/19 Update - I just wanted to say thank those who indicated that my review was helpful. Thank you, I greatly appreciate it! Also, I must say, I still LOVE my music stand! It's among my Top 5 purchases over the last 1 1/2 yrs. A close runner-up is the Black Leather Prestige Buffet Case I purchased for myself last (2018) Christmas. One last thing: I mentioned above, recommending a friend buy a Manhasset Music Stand for his wife. Well, she absolutely LOVED it! She loved it at least as much as I did. It really is a great Christmas gift. In my H.S. and early college days, I never had any money. I worked, but for some reason, I never had any money! (It's hard to accumulate any savings at $2.00 - $2.35/hr!) Back then, even if I was aware Manhasset would sell their music stands to the public, I never could have bought one because I was always poor. It might be a little pricey for an average gift, so, it would be a great gift idea for a parent, grandparent, or significant other to purchase for the musician in their life. Or, if you want to make a good impression on a musician you would like as a significant other . . . well, it definitely would have made a good impression on me! Thank you very much for taking the time to read my review. RIP, my friend. We had the best and worst of times at Goddard!

It is true pleasure to write review for such MAGNIFICENT product. It is just perfect in every possible way. I opened the box and I already saw how well built and how heavy it was. the leg triangular part is very steady and strong, well build and very well weight so it hold the balance of the top incredibly well. To put together is just as breeze. and what is amazing is that this product has a feel like it is made of casted iron that is painted glossy rather then some cheap plastic or aluminum or something so prepare to get professional heavy duty item that one could use in a professional setting right oft the box. I love how you can adjust the angle of the flat part where you keep open music sheets. It can tilt as much as you wish. I have installed on this a violin hold for my little one and now it is so easy and accessible. Violin is ready to be played along with the bow attached to the top of the leg of this stand. Awesome. I bought it separately on amazon form some other seller. They work together brilliantly. I love this stand and it is absolute keeper. My favorite feature: surface, gorgeous finish, glossy many coats of paint, like a white car or better. color is awesome too, the white is not hospital cold white but a little warm white but not like yellowish. just perfect. Lastly, I have white wooden bookcase and it looks fabulous next to it. Just awesome. Thanks for the product. Whoever designed it - HUGE thanks! you don't see such a perfect product so often these days. Price is very good.

This model #48 music stand is the best you can buy. Well made, and very sturdy. After a quick and easy assembly, there is nothing to loosen and re-tighten when you adjust the stand. Works great and easily holds the heaviest of my music books. Another big plus for me is the heavy-duty, low-profile, base. It can be a good space-saver. Unlike the folding style stands, the feet can slip under other furniture. This gives you more flexibility in tight spaces. Now for the BUT.....Manhasset gets 0 stars! My bad for not noticing that this $40 plus stand does NOT have any floor protectors on the feet. You must (and should) buy them separately at another $6 plus bucks. Even if you intend to use this stand in a carpeted area, as I will, there will certainly come a time when you need to move the stand. I have decided to start practicing my guitar again after a long hiatus. I have dedicated a small area of the bedroom for this purpose. In the past 2 weeks, (between Amazon & Guitar Center) I have purchased a Fender amp, a K&M guitar stand, a Neewer footrest, and a Tempur-Pedic chair. Hey Manhasset, guess what they all have in common? That's right, they all came with some kind of rubberized floor protector. Gee whiz, even a cheap $12 stand has rubber feet! You have the Best stand and many of us are willing to pay-up for it. So do the right thing....Floor protectors on all stands!

Great product, delivered quickly and easy to assemble. Very sturdy, but still light enough to move eafily.

Really good stand but it is not magnetic so I can't use refrigerator magnets to keep my sheet music from blowing off when the overhead fan is on.

This stand is the industry standard. Light, sturdy and infinitely adaptable while having a large tray that accommodates any size book or sheet. I like it because it can hold several books and is effortlessly adjustable. Simply the best.

Super sturdy, easy to assemble