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Randall May RM-SHS Stadium Stand
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6/17/2004
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9.0
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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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snare stand stadium
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Posts: 41
Registered: August 2002
Location: Stateboro
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Review Date: 6/17/2004
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: None indicated
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Positive aspects of the product (pros):
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looks GREAT, sturdy, fits to bleachers nicely
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relatively expensive, only fits Yamaha SFZ drums
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Hands down, this is the best marching snare drum stand I've used, or seen, for that matter.
I finally had the chance to snap some pictures of the stand I bought to use in my school's talent show, and I hope this review helps the next snare drummer make a wise decision.
I think that pictures speak much louder than words (in this case, anyway), so I took the liberty of taking quite a few photos of the stand (and the stand in action).
The stand as I received it, compressed:
http://members.dslextreme.com/users/jgardner01/drum/standcompressed02.JPG
I actually didn't order everything that I should have. I was missing a piece that allowed the stand to carry J-hook type snares. With that missing, I also didn't buy the converter that allows me to connect a snare that connects with the metal-rectangular piece.
A picture of what type of drum I'm talking about is here:
http://members.dslextreme.com/users/jgardner01/drum/drum01.JPG
This is what I used to get it mounted, and what it looked like when I put it together:
http://members.dslextreme.com/users/jgardner01/drum/hardware.JPG
http://members.dslextreme.com/users/jgardner01/drum/mysetup.JPG
After I got it mounted, it was just a matter of tweaking it a little bit to make it the right angle. Again, this probably wouldn't be a problem at all for those who buy all of the right stuff. (I'm on the poor end, so I just opted for the bare minimum and some impromptu solutions)
After adjusting it, it looked like this:
http://members.dslextreme.com/users/jgardner01/drum/drumupright03.JPG
Notice how the main bar in the stand is at an angle? It isn't perpendicular to the ground. Again, this probably is because I don't have all the necessary equipment. I don't know if the stand is supposed to angle like that, but hey, it works great the way I had it set up.
From your perspective, it would look like this:
http://members.dslextreme.com/users/jgardner01/drum/drumupright05.JPG
The stand even has a neat little leg that you use to keep the drum at the correct angle. I can't really use it because of the equipment that I don't have. Here is a picture:
http://members.dslextreme.com/users/jgardner01/drum/standleg.JPG
Here are some closeups of the legs that do all of the work:
http://members.dslextreme.com/users/jgardner01/drum/standlegs01.JPG
http://members.dslextreme.com/users/jgardner01/drum/standlegs02.JPG
And here is one more picture of what my setup looks like:
http://members.dslextreme.com/users/jgardner01/drum/standsetup02.JPG
As crude as my setup was, the stand still worked great. Proof of this is somewhere in the snare playing forums in a thread called "SNARE DRUM SOLO from my HS talent show!" That's the same stand I used and instead of using that drumkey, I used a Bic plastic pen. I couldn't find my drumkey.
It worked great.
And lastly, I believe this is a great investment for the serious snare drummer. You can't really put a price on this sort of thing--since you'll be using it for a long, long time. I know I will. It's worth it in the long run. The only reason this product received a 9 from me and not a 10 was because of the slight priceyness.
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