[SML] Music stands

[Riter, Andrew]

We have 4 racks of Wenger stands from 25 years ago.  VERY GOOD.  Still going strong, give or take a few deaths (To be expected).

10 years ago we ordered enough new wenger ones to fill out a partially empty rack.  Ordered same model number.  Got sent the ones with the clutch (which now has that model number, I'm told).

They are holding up OK, but don't fit on the racks with the originals (the bottom tube is longer than the originals).  I don't like them. (the ones with the clutch)

Only physical issue with Wenger is that when Winds etc want a desk shelf clipped to the bottom of the desk, for _______, they don't fit over the curled Wenger edge, but do on the thin edge of the Manhasset.  Whenever the VSO comes, they use our stands for most of the orchestra, but use Manhassets for winds and a few others.

Andrew M. Riter
Assistant Technical Director, Head Lighting Technician
Chan Centre

Phone 604 822 2372
andrew.riter at ubc.ca<mailto:andrew.riter at ubc.ca>

From: Stagecraft <stagecraft-bounces at theatrical.net> On Behalf Of Duncan Mahoney via Stagecraft
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Subject: Re: [SML] Music stands

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We are preparing to buy a new batch of music stands so I seek the wisdom of the group:

Wenger or Manhasset?  Or some other brand?

Thanks

Duncan Mahoney
Head of Technical Direction
Professor of Theatre Practice
University of Southern California School of Dramatic Arts

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