From simon@alphabeck.co.uk Tue Mar 06 02:24:21 2012
Subject:Re: keyboard stands.

I use a cheapo copy of an Ultimate Apex; about £55 (US$87) from Thomann.

http://www.thomann.de/gb/millenium_ks3000_s.htm?sid=542be3301d08d3813961556c9d912a79

It's heavy and clumsy to carry but very solid and compact and it looks like something from Star Trek! It even has a threaded lug on top for a mic boom or gooseneck - I have added the latter as I also play hand percussion. I have it set up with the supports near the top as I play standing up. The bottom tier holds my Nord Electro 3 73 while the top tier carries the Roland VK-7, with the Stylophone sitting on a silicone mat (for extra grip) on the top right of the Roland. The volume pedal for the Roland and the sustain pedal for the Nord sit neatly against the front "legs" of the stand, preventing them from creeping. My only criticism is that the Nord has to be positioned away from the back of the stand to allow access to the controls. and even then there isn't much horizontal offset between the two keyboards, but I'm getting used to that. Also there is a fold-away carrying handle but it's really too flimsy to do the job. Still, it's the most compact and visually satisfying stand for the price, as long as you're not kicking pedals.

Simon

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