Peak SMS-32 Flat Panel Desk Music Stand

Works so much better than the cheap silver thin ones.

Good quality music stands it's stable and won't blow over in the wind yet it is portable and comes with its carrying case. For years I used the small light portable stand that always fell over in a good breeze when our community orchestra played outside. If you would like a stable stand that's still portable this is an excellent choice.

"I bought each of my kids this stand for Christmas a year or two ago, and I like them so much I tend to borrow them frequently! I like it more than my studio stands because the desk is smooth; no rivets to work around when marking music. It is taller than
the studio stands I use, and can be adjusted even shorter. If I could roll back the hands of time, I would have purchased a batch of these rather than the standard stands I bought for use with my students. These are sturdy, stable, easy to assemble, and they
fold nicely into their bags so as not to take up floor space. I'm buying another one of these for myself because I want to keep one in our vehicle."

Setup was easy. When I made sure the leg assembly was all the way down, it was even. I really like the metal construction, hope the plastic latches last. Latches are easy to use, but secure. It has proven more stable than a Manhasset, which is great. The carrying case is better quality than I expected. I have a small living/practice space, and it's great to have something that's more solid than a wire stand, but tucks away in a corner when I'm not using it.

The Pros: This is portable, not too heavy, and since the bag is briefcase style, you can carry sheet music inside. The base is great and the top panel is easy to slide on/ off. It has a nice look to it. So why just 2 stars? The con: the top sides down and drops our music. We use it at home for practice, so this is only an inconvenience, but I wouldn't bring this to a recital or any other performance.