The first thing to question about an instrument stand is "How Sturdy is it".  I have found over the years that many manufacturers of quality instrument stands produce a product that will meet the expectations of the owner.  But, there are very few that produce one that "Exceeds" the owner's expectations.  NOW, there is one!  The instrument stand depicted in the picture above is not only versatile by adjusting to multiple lengths for a variety of styles of guitars, basses, or banjos but it also sports a lengthy cradle to accommodate a multitude of various body styles.  Its durable tubing construction and folding tripod legs make it a perfect choice for either the traveling onstage performer or the garage band novice.

What should one expect to pay for a quality instrument stand?  In answering this question a couple of secondary questions must be answered.  Is it affordable and how long will it last?  Affordability is different from one person to the next.  But, affordability encompasses the aggregate analysis of all aspects of the stand-namely its' durability, cost, construction, as well as, the buyers need, use, and even their expectation or belief of how the stand will perform.  Personally, I have found a $25.00 stand will often outlast a $50.00 stand.

A good instrument stand should have a fret board latch to secure the players instrument when not in use.  It should have a material overlay on surfaces which will protect the instruments finish.  The stand example referred to in this guide has a neoprene protected body cradle which works in perfect harmony with the glossy finishes on most instruments.  Finally, the footing on a quality stand should be made of rubber not some non-friction type material such as plastic or metal.

We carry these stands in our Pro Store .