Stage Rocker Powered by Hamilton SR800600 International Style Alto/Tenor Stand - Black

I needed a stand and was attracted to this 1) because of the price and 2) because of the reviews. I think the stand is ok but nothing to rave about. I almost returned it because it just does not seem super stable to me. My alto sax does fit but the setup has a bit of a wobbly feel to me even with all the screws firmly tightened. The support arm slips into the middle socket and then there is a thumb screw at the base you use to tighten that arm inside the base. Since my only intention with this is for a home stand where I will not be subjecting the sax to much toppling risk I decided to keep it rather than deal with returning it and then find a different stand. If I was playing out and wanted a really safe stand I would probably do more research and find the most stable and protective stand out there. For less than $13 including tax and free Prime shipping however, I will keep this. It does get the job done but does not leave me with a feeling of complete security for my sax. 3 stars from me - ok but if something should happen to it I would look to upgrade to a higher stability model.

I bought this stand for my tenor sax. It was very easy to put together, and works great. The base spreads out so it is stable. The bottom rest is adjustable so it will accomodate an alto. Plus there is a rest for a clarinet or maybe soprano sax--I put it on my stand, but don't actually need it. This stand holds my tenor while I'm getting things set up, if I take a break, etc. SO much better than propping it up against something and risking a disaster when I need to set my sax down for a few moments. I would definately recommend this stand.

This is the perfect stand for my tenor sax (and the flute which I no longer have). I didn't want to invest in an expensive stand since I mostly just need it so that I can keep my tenor handy for whenever the mood strikes me. This is a sturdy, foldable stand that could be used on stage, should that ever be an option.

The price of stands at local Music shops ($28-$60) had me a little skeptical at the price ($13.38) of this stand, but with a FIVE STAR rating, I took a chance. We were not dissapointed. Sturdy construction, quality finish, more than adequate for the student musician. My 12 year old son, the recipient of this stand, recognised the brand and said his teacher uses one just like it in class and on stage. Great value for twice the price. Therefor we add our FIVE STARS!

Light, sturdy, STABLE (unlike some similar devices). Surprisingly strong for it's lightness. Good foot grips. It's a little bulky after you fold it for transport, because of the instrument grip and the angle, but it's not bad.

This stand is a bit mysterious. The description says "Made exclusively for Amazon by Hamilton". I have several Hamilton KB960 stands which I use for tenors and altos (and clarinets). The KB960 is a good stand, and is available here on Amazon.http://www.amazon.com/review/R3SJ46TFPW16Q7/ref=cm_cr_dp_title?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B001EEO8IQ&nodeID=11091801&store=musical-instrumentsI've compared them side-by-side; this Stage Rocker stand appears to be identical to the Hamilton KB960. The only difference is that it's 28% less expensive. And that's the mystery; why sell two apparently identical products at different prices?The KB960 and the SR800600 can hold tenors or altos. The only adjustment is moving the lower crosspiece between two mounting holes. The upper crosspiece, the big crescent-shaped one, stays in place, and will hold tenors or altos just fine without modification. But a curved soprano sax isn't held all that securely; the crescent should be smaller, to fit the soprano's tiny bell, and the lower support misses the soprano's body entirely.I modified this stand to hold a curved soprano. If you happen to have a big vise and some way to drill holes in thin metal, you can do it in about ten minutes. The modified stand fits a curved soprano well and holds it about as securely as one can expect of any non-clamping stand. Note that after modification the stand will no longer fit a tenor or alto satisfactorily. And of course it won't be returnable.I pulled off the protective plastic caps on each end of the upper crescent, and pushed back the protective foam about a quarter of an inch. This exposed both ends of the curved steel rod. I put those two ends in a 6" bench vise and tightened it, bending the crescent ends inward. After bending, the ends sprung back a bit, so I did this a few times until the crescent formed a tighter curve which fit the soprano bell well. Then I pushed the protective caps back on both ends. For the lower crosspiece, I drilled another mounting hole through the supporting backbone tube exactly 3" higher than the upper one already there. One of the holes is square, to prevent the lower support from rotating while tightening its wing nut, but you don't need to bother, a round drilled hole works fine.Real estate gets pretty tight on a soprano, and the lower rest of the stand touches one of my instrument's valve guards, causing the horn to sit maybe a quarter inch off center. If I'd drilled the new hole 2" higher than the stock one, the horn would sit straighter, but the lower rest would touch a valve, rather than a valve guard. But I'd rather put the load, small though it is, on a guard than on a valve. This is all something the user would have to determine for his own horn. If you drill a hole in the wrong place, no big deal - drill another one in a better place.

Just received it. Took a minute to figure out how the alto-sax should be held, since no pictures or instructions come with it. Very easy to put together. Seems well-made, sturdy construction. My daughter's sax and flute fit well and is now off the desk and floor.

I'm extremely pleased with this purchase.I first went to my local music store and the only model they had was $75, so I turned to the internet and after some research, bought this one... and I'm happy I did!It's made of very sturdy material, it's very stable, and so is my sax when sitting on it. The stand easily and conveniently folds for travel.If you have another instrument like flute or clarinet, there's an extra peg for it, which can be convenient (I don't use it).All in all, it's a great buy... for $15!!!