Features:

  • Sheet music stand with adjustable height and tilt for holding sheet music
  • Easy-to-use knobs adjust the tilt for a comfortable viewing angle
  • Automatic friction slide for height adjustment using slight up/down pressure—no knobs involved
  • Heavy-gauge, welded-steel base with non-slip feet provides excellent stability
  • Includes metal sheet holder, telescopic pole, base, fastening ring, and connector
It holds up my computer great. Sturdy enough

It holds up my computer great. Sturdy enough. Came today so I don't know about longevity. Set up took less than 10 minutes didn't need any tools. Great purchase

Good quality basic stand

I'm using this in a voiceover booth, and it's the perfect combination of being sturdy, without being overly bulky and heavy. Strong enough to even hold a laptop.

Great Stand

I have to say, I have purchased AmazonBasics products in the past, and have been very pleased. I needed a better stand then the flimsy "On Stage" one I have been using for years, which my music always fell off of (randomly), and the stand would tip at just a fan blowing near by. This stand did not disappoint. It is easy to assemble, and because I am tall, I need a stand that will adjust to my height. It reminds me of the ones I used in high school band. I think for the price and durability, it can't be beat.

Buy This Instead of Manhasset

Long story short, this stand is worth the money and is preferable to the Manhasset. It is high quality, sturdy, durable, and easy to use. The only problem is the head comes off if you try to extend it by pulling the head. Now, if you are not faint of heart, read on for a thorough review (partially in narrative form)... Growing up, all I knew was Manhasset music stands. They are heavy duty, reliable, and durable (which is why middle schools buy them). A few months ago, I was in the market for 2 music stands so, naturally, I looked at Manhasset. Unfortunately, I would have had to take out a second mortgage to afford a couple of those. And thus began my search for a new music stand. AmazonBasics generally makes solid products. I've purchased a few basic (pun intended) items of this brand before and have always been satisfied. Music stands, however, are things that you absolutely CANNOT have fail. Could you imagine having one fall, throwing your music everywhere while a thousand judging eyes stare into your soul? A nightmare, I say! Price wise, the AmazonBasics Sheet Music Stand is about $5 below the Manhasset. In my case, that was enough of a difference to give it a try. I have been using the AmazonBasics Sheet Music Stand for a few months now and am extremely satisfied. It is as sturdy as any stand I have used and has no chance of randomly collapsing. Once the head of the stand (the part that actually holds the sheet music) is set, it does not wilt one way or the other. The stand is balanced on three legs and does not wobble to and fro. In fact, the stand does not even move when someone unintentionally (or intentionally) nudges it because it comes with rubber footings. This is a huge deal if you set your stand in place before performing and leave it for a few minutes. A few things to note about the stand: 1. It does not come assembled. It took be about 5 minutes to put it together. 2. The head WILL come off if you try to extend the stand by pulling the head. Pull the silver neck up, not the head. This is the one downside to this stand. 3. The head can be put on crookedly (trust me, I did it). Make sure you get a good look at it before you tighten it on. 4. It can hold a hymnal without retracting. 5. It does not easily scratch (I've loaded it and unloaded from the bed of a truck many times). All in all, this stand is the best on the market for the price. I will be purchasing more, even when I have the five extra dollars to buy the Manhasset. If you are looking for a good music stand, buy this and be satisfied (and support Amazon)!

Great for use with extenders, a little tall for ensemble use

I bought this stand expressly for use with music stand extenders as the extenders don't work with the Manhasset orchestra stand with the extra lip. The stand extenders also don't work with stands with curled metal edges (On Stage, ChromaCast, Gearlux, etc). The Amazon Basics stand is basically flat so the stand extenders fit perfectly. The stand also comes with protective covers on the feet, something you have to buy separately for the Manhasset stands. The only downside to this stand is that it is a little tall in the lowest position. This can be an issue for use in an orchestra or chamber ensemble. If you are seated, you will have a hard time looking over the stand at the conductor (especially if you have an Aria light), or at your fellow chamber musicians. This extra height is due to the stand attachment. If you are only using for home or solo use, this stand is perfect: sturdy and reliable.

As good as others

I use music stands to read documents and books at work and at home while I'm standing so I don't have to either hunch over or hold them. At work I use a Tenuto stand, which I think is very good quality and height. I wanted one at home but its price had gone up so I bought this one from amazon. It seems to be just as good. In fact, in almost every respect it is identical. I would not be surprised if it was made in the same factory. These stands are plenty strong, easy to put together, go up nice and high, and work well. I can recommend this.

Perfect music stand

I really like this music stand. You can adjust both the height and the tilt, and it is very sturdy. The sheet holder is wide enough to hold two pages comfortably, and three pages with a little overlap or some hanging over the edge. I'm new to guitar, so this width has come in handy as it lets me keep the chords and music in plain view.

Seems pretty good so far.

Very sturdy and easy to assemble. Everything included is very solid, even the plastic pieces. Yes, the piece that allows the stand to tilt and adjust is plastic, but I don't feel like as an adult who plans to use this 100% in a children free home, I will have an issue with that. If you have a child or someone who constantly touches and adjusts things, the plastic might become an issue in a year or two. Note you do have to really tighten down everything. Also, the height adjustment is a little odd, because it basically pulls out of the black tubing that is the base of the stand, but it's works and doesn't slide down, even with the weight of a sheet music book, violin hanger, 4/4 violin, and a bow.

As strong as I needed

Got a book with nearly a full ream of paper in it, and it holds it just fine. I don't really move it from place to place or adjust it at all, so I don't know how well it holds or holds up if you do, but I'm pleased that i found something at a reasonable price that can hold all this! Update; added another photo, I have several more songs in there and still holding strong. Not sure how but this thing is great...

Smart design.

Well-designed, thus is likely very durable. Very easy to assemble, although it might take a lot of strength to extend the telescoping rod, and also to push the desk (fitting) onto the (vertical) steel rod. The materials seem durable and sturdy. The appearance is fine. The Instructions have problems, but assembly is obvious. The parts diagram mis-labels 3 of 4 parts. Fortunately, the assembly instructions refer to the correct name for each part. Step 1 should mention that only side of the Fastening Ring is intended to sit on the base. Step 2 should say "Insert the black pole into the Fastening Ring and into the Base. Turn the Black pole clockwise so its threaded end will screw into the threaded base. (The Fastening Ring is partly cosmetic and might add to stability a bit.)

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