Hercules DS513BB Trumpet Cornet Flugelhorn Stand
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Hercules can provide you with a flute stang peg.
The first two responses are correct, but they are ambiguous- Yes, it can hold three trumpets, but as stated in the first post, "Roy A. " specifies that the product only comes with pegs for two trumpets and one flugelhorn, necessitating the purchase of an additional peg. Finally, "the world's absolute best trumpet player" is either using a trumpet that isn't adjustable or hasn't yet figured out how to adjust the pegs. There is a lever under each "cone" that you can open and slide the "cone" up or down the "post/peg" before re-closing it. Close the lever and secure it. Something doesn't seem right if the "cone" is at the wrong height, as if it's the wrong size. I like mine, but when not all three posts are used, you have to be careful about balance so your one or two horns don't tip it over.
Mine did.
Selected User Reviews For Hercules DS513BB Trumpet Cornet Flugelhorn Stand
I have three horns on my person: My Doc Severinsen trumpet from 1970, my 1956 Conn cornet with coprion bell, and my 1966 Olds flugelhorn. My horns are nearly as old as I am, as you can see! I'm particularly concerned about their safety because they've accumulated over many years of playing and are the "keepers" of my couple of dozen horns. With its stability and ease of assembly, this stand ensures that they are not only readily available, but also stable. It would be even more stable if it had a little more weight in the center, but it would also be significantly heavier to carry. I've never seen a better balance of weight, strength, and stability. I also like how one vertical piece was made larger to accommodate the flugelhorn bell more comfortably. br>br>By the way, because I usually play in a solo jazz setting rather than with a big band horn section, I only use one mute, a Jo-Mutes. Ral is mute in his bubble. I simply place it upside down over the lead pipe of one of the stand's two horns, and voila! , and it also serves as a mute stand.
This is where I got a trumpet, piccolo trumpet, and flugelhorn to hold. It does not come with a peg that will fit a piccolo trumpet, but I ordered a clarinet peg, which fits the piccolo perfectly. As a result, you'll have an extra peg, which is ideal for my horns.
It's not as strong as I'd like it to be-- To be well-rounded, it must always have three instruments on it. balanced. The center of gravity is a little higher than it should be. The peg tends to stick in the bells of my trumpet and cornet when I lower the holders. However, it is simple to put together and is a useful addition to my studio because it allows me to access all three horns quickly. It might be a little awkward if I'm not using three horns on a gig, so I'll probably just use my single stands instead.
Over the course of my 45 years of playing, I've used a lot of stands, and I've never felt more comfortable entrusting my horns to one. It's super sturdy and doesn't take up a lot of room - br>Perfect for a crowded stage or an orchestra pit. br>Because of the Hercules system's flexibility, I've been able to swap out the peg for my piccolo trumpet when necessary.
The stand performs admirably and is sturdy enough to be used for both practice and performance. I usually have one or two trumpets and a flugelhorn on it, and I've never had any issues with it. The number of steps required to set it up is the only drawback I've discovered. Although the stand's base folds easily, each of the pegs must be assembled and screwed into place during setup. When you're late for practice and it takes several minutes to set up your instrument and mute stands, it can be a real pain. Having said that, I've yet to find another stand with this level of functionality and none of the hassles of set-up and take-down. It probably takes 2 minutes to put together, which would seem much faster if I wasn't always late for practices. Aside from that, the instruments are all kept safe and within easy reach, and the included carrying case is a welcome addition.
There are two of these in my collection. These are the stands that I use for my Didgeridoos. I have two of these Hercules Stands because I currently have four large Didgeridoos in my collection, with more on the way. br>I looked everywhere for stands but couldn't find any unless I made them myself, so I decided to use a trumpet stand. So I bought one of these products on Amazon because they were on sale, and they worked so well that I ordered another. My largest Didgeridoo is over 52 inches tall and weighs around 3 pounds. It holds up very well. Look at the picture I took.
I'd buy it again if I had the opportunity.
Many people are concerned that the stand will topple, but I conducted some tests and found that this is unlikely. I could see the "adjusters" for the individual pegs becoming loose, but if that became an issue, fifty cents worth of hose clamps (or five cents worth of tape) would easily fix it. The carry bag, in my opinion, is a must-have. I didn't think it would be a big deal, but it's really convenient to be able to throw everything in a bag and go once the pegs are removed.
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