Manhasset 50 Orchestral Music Stand (5001-MNH-U)

My original review, which I left a few days ago, has been DOWNGRADED. ORIGINAL REVIEW - See belowbr>br>ORIGINAL REVIEW - See belowbr>br>ORIGINAL REVIEW - See belowb br>br>I docked one star because the part was made of plastic instead of metal. The following are photos and a detailed description - br>br>I have a 1970 Manhasset stand that I've used almost every day for the past 50 years. It's the same model as before, but without the bottom shelf. I've stuffed it into pickup trucks, trunks, vans, and even bad guys (really!). For half a century, it was abused and abused and abused and abuse and abuse and abuse and abuse and abuse and abuse and abuse and abuse and It's been battered and the paint has chipped, but it still works perfectly. I expect to die before that old thing adjusts up, down, rotates, tilts the desk, etc. as smoothly as a baby's bottom. br>br>And now for something completely different. Everything is essentially the same size, with the exception of the desk, which is taller due to the extra shelf. There are three things about this stand that aren't up to par with the older one's construction quality: br>br>1 - If you're looking for a unique way to express yourself, try using the words "innov The telescoping tubes on the top half of the stand make a lot of noise when they rotate. It's as if there's a piece in there that's caught on something. I didn't troubleshoot it any further than extending and retracting the top tube and rotating it several times to see if it simply wanted to "work in. " No joy. There's still a lot of klunk and grind going on. br>br>2 - If you're looking for a unique way to express yourself, try using the words "innov On the back of the desk, the rotating joint gizmo holds the desk to the tube fitting with a horizontal bolt. On the new model, that joint piece is made of PLASTIC. The 1970 model was made of metal (cast aluminum or steel). br>br>3 - If you're looking for a unique way to express yourself, try using the words "innov Metal thickness of a desk - The newer desk is almost as good as the older one. Compared to the 1970 model, this one has a thicker aluminum gauge of 015. With light hand pressure, it's relatively simple to bend the new model's desk. The old one is far more durable and bending resistant. If this were a stand that was frequently packed and unpacked, I'm guessing the new one wouldn't be able to withstand as much load in/load out trauma. The thinner part might be a plus if it's stationary in a studio because the stand is a little lighter (possibly due to the plastic part listed above), but the old one is not at all heavy or difficult to move/carry with one hand. br>br>A couple of the photos are very dark. Please accept my sincere apologies for any inconvenience this has caused you. Annotations can be found on four of the photographs. The other three show that the bases are nearly identical in both models, as is the desk size, with the exception that the extra shelf model has a slightly higher shelf height (a little over 2 inches). I'd buy it again. br>br> However, I really wish ManHat hadn't skimped on those two components. And I really, really wish it didn't creak and squeak when you rotated it. br>br>UPDATE ON THE DOWNGRADED REVIEW - br>br>After 48 hours of use, the internal KLUNK noise became louder. It's worth noting that "use" in my case refers to sitting INSIDE a teaching studio, in ONE position, at the same height every time, not extended or collapsed. In a seated position, I'd simply move it about 18 inches to the left or right of me. br>br>The ability of the plastic (rather than metal, as on older Manhassetts) to hold the desk still would not be sufficient. It didn't seem reasonable or safe to tighten the bolt any further; it was already as tight as I thought it should be. br>br>I realized that I "Wanted" the thing to work as well as my old Manhat stand; it isn't "Almost as good as my 50-year-old Manhasset stand," and it isn't even close to that level of quality. But, in a true and objective assessment, my fifteen-dollar import stand from MF or GC is not just "As Good," but actually superior. The cheapo stands don't clunk, the desk stays put, the metal is the same thin gauge, and the tripod base on the cheapo china stand is actually a little more stable than the expensive Manhat stand. This morning, it was returned to Amazon. br>br> My music has been re-installed on a working, low-cost stand. br>br>Perhaps the internal klunk noise on rotation was a fluke for me. However, the other two points (thin desk and cheap plastic clamp) are not coincidental; they are deliberate design choices made by Manhasset. The design has been slashed in price, and it shows in the finished product.

Myla Hale

| Dec 12, 2021

This is far superior to the Manhasset brand music stands, which sell for around $35. It's more substantial, with a double pencil shelf and a solid steel base. My music stand is set on a thick rug and does not move. br>br>I found no plastic on my music stand; one of the other reviews mentioned plastic parts, but the one I received is entirely metal. See my photos of the bolts that hold the stand together. br>br>To assemble this stand, you'll need a bolt screw (or an adjustable pair of pliers) and a large flat head screwdriver. The bolts are tightened when delivered, and you must loosen them before assembling. Everything was completed in ten minutes, but only because I had the necessary equipment. Without the proper equipment, it is impossible. Finally, the friction-based stand can be adjusted in height. Newer Chinese stands have quick-adjust mechanisms, which this stand lacks, and some other models have bases that can also be adjusted to get around furniture or corners. This model's foundation can't be changed. br>br>I attached a violin holder to my stand to demonstrate that it is strong enough to support the weight of a full-size violin in a corner without sagging or issues, which I couldn't do with some of my other music stands. The violin holder can be seen in the photo. On Amazon, I also purchased a violin attachment. It's not ideal as a bow holder, but for violins, there aren't many options. br>br>To put it another way, this isn't as sturdy as the music stands you used to have at school. If it's knocked over, it'll definitely dent and scrape, but you can't go wrong for $55.

Zakai Saunders

| Feb 11, 2021

It's a game changer for me to set up a music stand in my practice room. This is a high-end music stand with a built-in shelf that makes playing a lot easier. Rubber feet covers (made by Manhasset, but sold separately) are also available to protect a hardwood floor from scratching. br>br>For the past 18 years, I have been playing orchestral double bass. I took it seriously and went to college for it. I only say this to emphasize that I've used *every* type of music stand at some point in my life. I'm serious. The aluminum-coated ones, the ones made of cheap wire The tube ones with the folding legs, the standard (single shelf) Manhasset stand found in every band/orchestra rehearsal room, and the stands that look like Manhasset but have a tightening knob for the height and angle of the stand. They're all there. As a bass player, you'll be using a stand that's around 5 feet tall, so it needs to be sturdy and have enough room for your rosin, pencil, rag, and bow. All of that can be done with this stand. It's the sturdiest stand I've found (that doesn't cost a million pounds), the extra shelf has room for whatever extra bits you need for playing, and there are no knobs to adjust; you just set it to the height/angle you want and it stays there until you move it again. You'll never have to worry about the stand drooping or falling because the amount of music/books you'd need to make it droop or fall is more than the stand can hold. br>br>If you're looking for a high-quality music stand that will last a lifetime, this is the stand for you.

Michael Hansen

| Oct 15, 2021