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Why do I need a saxophone stand?
The purpose of a saxophone stand is to hold your instrument when you're not playing it, keeping it safe and accessible. While the absolute safest place for your instrument when you’re not playing it is in its case, you often need your horn to be available quickly, and this is where a stand helps.
There are many saxophone stands available, each designed with a balance of size, portability and stability. To determine which one is right for you, you need to understand the features of these accessories and how to select what will work best for you.Â
What are some important features of saxophone stands?
- Stability – this dictates how safe your instrument is when it’s placed on the stand.
- Durability – does the stand have a lot of moving parts or small pieces that can break easily, especially with the rigors of practice, rehearsals, shows and gigs?
- Transportability – does it fit in your case or the bell of your instrument? Some stands will and some won’t – neither is right or wrong – but you’ll need to decide which is appropriate for you.
- Size / footprint of the stand – will you have a lot of room to set up your stand or will you be working in very small spaces?
- Adjustability – the yoke, the support arm and backrest should all be adjustable to best fit your instrument. Once set for your sax, the stand should hold the instrument securely while allowing you to put it on and off the stand without fear of the sax falling over.
- Cost – saxophone stands come in a wide variety of prices based on materials, durability, size and other factors listed here.
Some stands are very sturdy, but not easily moved. Some are very compact and fit in an instrument case so they are always with you when needed, but the saxophone may be unstable on it. There are single instrument stands designed for one instrument and stands made to hold multiple instruments, covering all the woodwinds you might own. Your needs will dictate the stand for you.
What if I want a small, foldable saxophone stand?
Many people purchase these because they are light and portable. But often the stand doesn't last very long due to the moving parts wearing or breaking, or worst cast – your sax falls off the stand, making the stand unusable. The convenience of a small stand is quickly offset by the price of a saxophone repair. Many argue that they will be careful and that little sax stand will be fine, but the problem is, other people might bump the sax and there are always accidents.
Which saxophone stand is right for me?
Since manufacturers have different models available, consider instrument security first. After all, that is the main reason for having a stand! Then look at the other factors discussed above to determine the right one for you.
What are the most popular brands of saxophone stands?
There are several manufacturers that make instrument stands – most of them are excellent choices to keep your saxophone safe and secure. Here are three popular brands:
- Hercules stands have been trusted by professionals and educators for years Â
- Titan makes a wide variety of instrument stands including ones that fold and hold multiple instruments
- K&M, which stands for Konig & Meyer, has been making high-quality products for over 65 years
Browse through our wide selection from these brands to find the best saxophone stand for you.
Buying a saxophone stand at Woodwind & Brasswind
Woodwind & Brasswind is proud to offer high-quality instrument saxophone stands for all musicians. All items are backed by Woodwind & Brasswind's 45-day satisfaction guarantee, assuring that you'll love your purchase. If you need help choosing the best instrument stand for you or your student, call our music experts at 800.348.5003 and we’ll be happy to help!
