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Randall May RM-SHQ Stadium Stand
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1/6/2004
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$187.50
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6.3
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Description:
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You have come to perform - yet you'll spend at least 85% of your time on the sideline. That doesn't mean your sound, instruments, or musicians have to suffer. Stadium hardware by MAY elevates and securely holds the instruments any where,including (or especially in) bleachers, to provide maximum performance.
All Stadium Hardware is manufactured to tight tolerances and utilizes lightweight aviation aluminum for easy set-up and mobility. Rock solid stability is insured through the patented ATS Technology, geometric design, stabilizer bars, and ribbed tubular legs. Unique "J-Rod" design matches carrier attachment by May for quick switches from field to sideline. And the stands practically force musicians into the correct playing position while reducing fatigue.
Stadium Stand features:
Lightweight, maintenance free aluminum tubing is easy folding, making transports a breeze
patented ATS (Advanced Tripod System) for quick, easy and independent leg adjustment
unique MAY "J-rod" for field/sideline performances
long lasting die cast zinc height adjustment clamps
nylon sleeve in height adjustment clamp eliminates turning or sinking
adjustable leveling/stabilizing bumper holds instrument steady during performances
[*]ribbed tubular base is extremely rigid
*From the Randall May website
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tenor tenors stand stadium
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Posts: 41
Registered: August 2002
Location: Stateboro
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goobs22xx
Registered: August 2002
Location: Stateboro
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Review Date: 5/23/2003
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: $250.00
| Rating: 6
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Positive aspects of the product (pros):
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Beefy stand that is adaptable to uneven terrain
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Can be complicated to setup
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The RM-SHQ tenor Stadium Stand is adjustable in many ways. You can adjust it to sit on level surfaces such as a floors, parking lots, or grass fields or you can set it up for uneven terrain such as on a hill (either facing up or facing down the slope, not side ways,) steps, or bleacher stands with only two thumbscrew adjustments.
The RM-SHQ tenor Stadium Stand is a pretty decent product. It can be a little unwieldy at times due to it's weight and the slider bar attachment. The arm that holds the front of the drums does not always hold it's position when not in use. A strong tightening or a lockwasher might be in order here.
I have a few issues with the construction itself. The sliders that hold the posts that attach to the standard Yamaha tenor tube rail system don't stay in place very long while being transported. The posts themselves also work lose from the slider pretty quickly.
I attibute these problems to the style of screw that Randall May uses, which is a hex headed screw that requires an Allen wrench. While that is not usually an issue, these screws work themselves out very quickly due to the vibration of playing, and unless an Allen wrench is handy, they can fall out, and anyone who has lost a screw in the middle of a grass or gravel field knows how difficult they can be to find. I'd recommend that the director/instructors/staff carry a wrench with them whenever the stands are being used and that all screws get tightened at the end of rehearsals. Lubricating the screw holes with a high viscosity lithium grease or petroleum jelly might hold the screws in place.
One misconception that people have of this product is that the center bar (see picture) has to be setup straight up and down. This is not the case. If it is setup perfectly vertical, the weight of the drums will quickly topple it over. For best results, it is best to set the stand up with the center bar pointing toward the player, at an angle of around 70-80 degrees from the ground.
When all of the parts are there and it works, it's a great product.
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[color:"purple"]01-02 Calvary High - Bass
02-03 Calvary High- Drumline Captain/Snare
03-04 Calvary High - Drumline Captain/Snare[/color]
[color:"maroon"]04-05 South Effingham High - Snare[/color]
[color:"blue"]05-06 Georgia Southern University Front Ensemble[/color]
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UKYNate
Registered: October 2003
Location: Chicago, Illinois
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Review Date: 1/1/2004
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: $125.00
| Rating: 5
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Positive aspects of the product (pros):
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nice design and good quality (except for the posts...I lose mine all the time!)
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the posts come out and it is hard to move around with the drums on (I keep the drums on to move around faster).
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I would recommend this stand to anyone who owns their own tenor set because who wants to play on their knees?
I really like this stand because of the way it was designed. I like how it matches my tenor set.
(I have a randall may carrier) The only drawback to the design is that if you are going to an away football game, then the odds are that the bleachers will be too small to fit the hardware.(this includes all the stands: basses, snares, and tenors. It is also hard to carry them around with the drum on. I do this so I don't have to take them off. I know they were probably not built to do this , but I do it anyways. It kills my arm to move long distances, but it is faster.
To tell you the truth I chose this stand only because I thought that it was my only choice, but I am glad that bought this tenor stand.
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[color:"purple"] Carolina Crown, Snare (2002)
[color:"blue"] University of Kentucky, Snare (2003)
[color:"black"] Maumee HS, Snare (1999-2002)
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Review Date: 1/6/2004
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: None indicated
| Rating: 8
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Positive aspects of the product (pros):
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Very Versatile
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Not very friendly to a 6 drum setup
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I use these stands and they are very versatile for use in stadium stands or indoor playing. The only problem i saw is that the wingnut used to hold the height bar in place becomes a burden to a 6 drum setup. The wing nut grinds away at the spock drums rubber shell guards.
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