Tenor Stand wanted

[Steve John B]

On the lookout for a cheap but sturdy (contradiction in terms?) tenor stand if anyone's having a clear out. Doesn't need to be portable or anything fancy.

Will pay 5% to the charity (I assume it's the same deal as selling something?)

 

[MLoosemore]

If nobody offers any I bought this a couple of weeks back and it is pretty good

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B000OR299O/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00

 

[MLoosemore]

if that link doesn't work try this one

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Stagg-WIS--...299O/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1357934361&sr=8-1

Unable to edit posts in yard sale

 

[Steve John B]

Thanks for that, I guess that's the one in your photo. Good price there.

Steve

 

[kevgermany]

I have one something like the Stagg in the links. The uprights don't clamp into the base firmly and it's a dsaster waiting to happen. I don't use it. I guess the Stagg is better, given the recommendation, but I'd stay away from no-name brands unless you can inspect before buying.

If nothing comes up here, keep your eyes open on ebay - Hercules, B&S come up regularly and it's worth paying the extra for a decent one. Much cheaper than fixing a sax that fell off a cheapy.

 

[MLoosemore]

I agree with Kev about no name brands. I was a bit wary of the Stagg because of the price but it has proved to be very stable. Admittedly I keep mine in the corner of the office which means it is safe from being knocked over and I don't have the problem of kids and animals. I do not know how well it would put up with being taken apart and reassembled often but I do not plan to take it on trips.

What I do like about it is that the lower 'rest' is not as large as the one on my single stand which threatened to 'interfere' with the mechanics on my tenor.

The suggestion to keep an eye on ebay is a good one

 

[BigMartin]

I've got a Stagg tenor stand which is doing OK after 2.5 years. If buying now, though, I'd get a Hercules as I really like my Hercules bari and sop/flute/clarinet stands. In fact, I'm thinking of getting a Hercules tenor stand with a thread for the sop peg in one foot.

 

[trimmy]

I got a Hercules as a prezzie for xmas and it is a quality stand, packs up easily and neatly into it's bag. The one i got has 'auto grip' which is good for either alto or tenor.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Hercules-DS...ZBT2/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1357999937&sr=8-2

 

[Colin the Bear]

I got one of these for the tenor. Nice padded arms. Sturdy and secure. Doesn't fold up small but hey yo can't have everything

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SOUNDLAB-...?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Other&hash=item3a6ffa58c1

 

[Tenor Viol]

I got a Hercules as a prezzie for xmas and it is a quality stand, packs up easily and neatly into it's bag. The one i got has 'auto grip' which is good for either alto or tenor.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Hercules-DS...ZBT2/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1357999937&sr=8-2

I bought the same stand when I got the tenor. I like the way it folds flat. Impressed so far - thinking of buying a second one.

 

[kevgermany]

I have one something like the Stagg in the links. The uprights don't clamp into the base firmly and it's a dsaster waiting to happen. I don't use it. I guess the Stagg is better, given the recommendation, but I'd stay away from no-name brands unless you can inspect before buying.

If nothing comes up here, keep your eyes open on ebay - Hercules, B&S come up regularly and it's worth paying the extra for a decent one. Much cheaper than fixing a sax that fell off a cheapy.

I meant K&M, not B&S, not sure where I got that from. Too much BS I suppose.

 

[Ivan]

Another vote for Hercules: stable, strong, adjustable lower cradle to tweak it to suit your horn and folds beautifully... a bit of kit to be proud of

 

[Steve John B]

Well I went for a Hercules in the end, the DS630BB (the one with the autogrip). 24 quid posted from Normans.

Damn this GAS!!

 

[Filton]

The Hercules is an awesome bit of kit. I have 2, one with and one without autogrip. I also have Hercules guitar stands