Carbon Fiber Bass Clarinet Stand
Carbon Fiber Bass Clarinet Stand
This is my favorite bass clarinet stand for traveling.
Why is it my favorite stand? Because it weighs about a pound (0,5 kg). Because it disassembles and fits in my bass clarinet case. Because it's built like a tank. Because the guy who makes it is a gem of a human being (Gijs van Leeuwen; his first name rhymes with "Case" in case you're wondering).
I've personally used this stand for 5 years and it still looks as good as the day I got it. It's never — not once — tipped over. Can you tell I love it?
So what is it exactly? This stand comes in 5 parts (I know the picture shows 6, but one of those rods fits inside another. Trust me.):
- The main tube + legs
- The extension tube (because Low C bass clarinets are LONG)
- The neck collar
- The bell cup
- The "Tinkertoy" thingy that everything fits into.
You can assemble it in under a minute once you know how (it comes with instructions and a link to a video if you're a visual learner).
Below you can watch a video I made back in 2015 comparing three bass clarinet stands I own. Just scroll down.
I guarantee you will love it. If you don't, I'll buy it back from you.
This stand provides a stable place for my low E flat bass clarinet at an incredibly light weight. I now keep my K&M stand at home and bring the carbon fiber stand to rehearsal. Took a few tries to get proficient at putting together but it goes together fast now. Glad I bought it and fast shipping with Michael.
This thing is amazing. I thought I was shipped an empty box until I opened it. It weighs almost nothing. It’s a bit different than in the 2015 video.: The part that holds the bottom cup isn’t a magnet, but this design is probably better. I hated to spend that much money in a stand. But it was worth it.
My bass only goes to a low Eb. But with a slight tilt with the top it works wonderfully. I love how light and portable this stand is.
Even if my musician frinds do not believe it, this stand is very stable. I would not use it outdoor. It fits in my bass clarinet case, so I don't have to carry a separate stand on top of my B-flat, A end E-flat clariet.
The review from Michael was very useful and ordering from him was a charm.
I saw Michael review the stand, and I thought if I could cut another 10 pounds off my travel gear, I could really dig the results! The stand is incredibly light. The bottom foot is different than Michael’s video, but it works. The only caveat is when placing the bass, if you’re off center, the stand will try to fall over. If you’re careful, hit the center of the bottom pad, the stand is very secure. I like it a lot! Plus it all fits in the front pocket of the bass case. You will groove on this stand.