[TPIN] Need info re: big band music stands

[Paul Bastone]

My big band uses the EMBEE poly stands and has since 1999 (same stands). I 
bought the medium height stand for the saxes because it made reading a 
little easier on some of the more experienced eyes in the group. Three 
drawbacks 1.) It's too easy for the saxes to play into the stand - I have to 
remind them to play out between them and 2.) Standlights are a little more 
difficult to mount - there is a little punch-out to mount the light but my 
guys have taken to mounting it on the cover of the book. 3.) If playing 
outdoors, you have to put the book on each stand as you set it up so the 
weight of the book holds the stand in place, otherwise even a medium gust of 
wind will blow them over.

Now the good points. They look good, hold up well, are light, they fold 
flat, are easy to transport, setup, & breakdown. We played an outdoor gig on 
Saturday and got hit with a fast moving thunderstorm. We saved the books and 
let the stands sit in the rain! After the storm, a roll of paper towels left 
the stands clean and dry and none the worse for wear. We have never 
encountered any problems on indoor gigs. I highly recommend these stands.

Paul