[Boontigula]

I've bought a couple sax stands and it seems that after a few uses the black on the brace that holds the bell starts rubbing off on my horn. What's the best stand for the money?

 

[Isle of Jazz]

I've heard very positive comments about the Hercules stands and will probably buy one as soon as my current one dumps my Yamaha.

 

[JL]

Only one: Saxrax stands

http://promusicacc.com/stands.html

They are the best for your money, since a damaged horn will cost you a lot more than you save if you buy one of the many flimsy stands on the market.

 

[dburlone]

I have a Hercules, and a Hamilton.

The Herc: is quite well constructed with square stock; it is light, sets up and breaks down quick and easy into a small package. The feet are semi-soft rubber so it plants down well. Everything locks with ball-clicks and friction fits. The material that covers the contact points on the sax is very soft and I'm almost certain it will not rub off onto a sax. This is good, but I am a bit concerned about this, because it feels at times I can move the sax while it sits in the stand a bit TOO easily. This is based on owning it for about a year.

The Hamilton: The constrcution doesn't look as study, but it hasn't failed me in the 10 years which I have owned it. It hold my tenor perfectly. The construction is basically a piece of chromed square stock and the framing/legs is flat stock metal. the feet are covered with small tipped rubber, and if feels like it slides a bit more than the Herc, if on an uncarpeted floor. The saxophone contact points are a pliable rubber and it doesn't allow the sax to budge! It MAY, however, leave marks if in a warm setting.

These two stands can be had for less than 30 bucks a piece. I'd take the black marks rubbing off on my sax over have a horn possibly blown over! I'm actually trying to think of a way to get similar material on my Herc because I like the construction but I would feel much better with the "grippy" material... Maybe I'll use some of that stuff that you put in kitchen cabinets to make sure plates/glasses don't slip around?

 

[Grumps]

For style, convenience, portability, space saving and reliability, try the Saxxy. Make sure you set it up right and get the proper model if you've got a Yamaha.

 

[barefootsax]

I second the SAXRAX!!!

 

[Dog Pants]

You can buy "velvet?" adhesive tape, at the haberdashery. Just wind it around the rubber bit on the stand.

 

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I've bought a couple sax stands and it seems that after a few uses the black on the brace that holds the bell starts rubbing off on my horn. What's the best stand for the money?

Boont: what is your offending stand's brand?

I have three ProTech's model SS707 (holds both alto and tenor) and while I think they're heavier that the SaxRax, they work great and are reliable and strong. They also have optional soprano stands, flute, etc for those who want them. The black rubber coating on the bell holders have never been a problem and grip the bell nicely.

 

[JLeurck]

Boont: what is your offending stand's brand?

I have three ProTech's model SS707 (holds both alto and tenor) and while I think they're heavier that the SaxRax, they work great and are reliable and strong. They also have optional soprano stands, flute, etc for those who want them. The black rubber coating on the bell holders have never been a problem and grip the bell nicely.

I'll second the ProTech nomination. Not too expensive, but very strong/road worthy and portable. I have two, and a sop peg in one of them. Very sturdy and reliable. I like these much better than the ancient Hamilton I used to have.