[TPIN] in-bell trumpet stand recommendations

[Michael Anderson]

I think the 3 leggers are way too unstable. I've seen them tip over easily.
The 5-leggers are more stable and seem more heavy duty. On the other hand,
they are heavy.

MA


> From: mike magers <regstrad43 at yahoo.com>
> Date: Thu, 17 May 2007 08:09:01 -0700 (PDT)
> To: John Miller <tpin at n4vu.com>, tpin <tpin at tpin.okcu.edu>
> Subject: Re: [TPIN] in-bell trumpet stand recommendations
> 
> I can't seem to wear out my K&M three leg stands.  They've been very reliable
> and long lasting.  No problems with them fittingt my Bb trumpets, Bb cornets.
> The Eb cornet bell is a little bit of a snug fit and the bell does not go all
> the way down on the stand, but it is workable.
> 
> I sometimes use the K&M 3 leg flugel stand also.  It is sort of heavy and
> klunky, but works fine.  I probably use a chrome hamilton bone stand (not an
> in bell stand) for flugel more than anything for the flugel, though.  It is a
> little more convenient for me to make horn/flugel changes when I am standing
> on the bandstand.
> 
> Mike