Hey guys!
So I asked Santa for a euphonium stand for Christmas this year, but he had some follow-up questions. I guess some elves build in the toy shop and others go out and shop in stores and online, and Santa assigned my case to the shopper elves.
I want a stand to hold my Dolce at home when I'm not practicing. It will sit on a carpeted floor. I have a 4yo and 2yo who don't go into that very room often, but I do let them live here , and "euphomumums" are shiny and attractive. I'm easily frustrated when things don't just work when they should, so if it takes too much fiddling to get the instrument in and out, I probably just wouldn't use it.
I read Dave's helpful review of the Hercules stand, but I was hoping for some more brand comparison.
Based on reviews that the Nomad isn't as stable as one might like, I think we rule out the Nomad.
The K&M is well-liked on this board, but it's the priciest. Does it fold up for easy storage?
The Hercules is a little cheaper, and I really like that it folds up. But are 3 legs sturdy enough for a carpeted floor and kids?
Has anyone used the Wessex stand? It appears to be like the K&M and it does fold up. It's cheap enough that I could also get the 6qt sauce pan I've been wanting. (What's on your wish list??) Is it really sturdy, though? Will the clippy thingies that hold the instrument in place hold up over time? I haven't found any reviews of it anywhere.
I don't have a way to physically try any of these, so I'm limited to online reviews and the collective experience of this insightful forum. I don't want to save $50 and risk damaging a $1500 instrument, but I don't want to spend more money for no reason, either.
Thanks everyone!