With the Music Store KB-20 Keyboard Stand, Music Store introduces a true innovation with an otherwise conservative keyboard stand: the KB-20 is the first stand to feature a built-in transport function. This spares you the time-consuming set-up of two separate components. You simply pack your keyboard (or synthesiser) into a transport bag, lash it to the stand and transport the whole thing with help from integrated wheels and the transport bracket to the next gig. Never before has the transport of popular keyboard instruments been so thought through.
The main features of the KB-20 Keyboard Stand Include:
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Since purchasing the stand I've used it probably 10-15 times for transporting my keyboard to rehearsals and gigs. I'm pleased overall; the stand is more robust than I expected for the price and is a vast improvement over carrying the instrument and stand separately (along with amp and other gear).
Things you might find useful to know:
- The stand locks into place at one of several heights,; the locking mechanism is released by pulling a small lever at the top of one leg just above where the handle is attached.
- There's an adjustable strap to hold the instrument in place; the tightest setting is just right for a typical 61-key portable keyboard in a soft case. For anything smaller you may need a separate strap.
- The fold-out base used when transporting the instrument is around 22x22cm.
A few minor issues I encountered:
- Instructions are poorly translated. Before using it for the first time, you need to reposition some metal tabs to prevent the base rotating too far; essentially the tabs initially sit between the base and leg, and you need to move them to the other side of the base (so they're between the base and foot). Google Translate and the supplied diagrams may help clarify.
- The stand is slightly heavier than I expected; it can be pulled up steps that are solid, but if the step has a "lip" or no vertical parts at all then you'll need to lift it since the wheels stick out and otherwise get stuck (this also applies when getting on a train).
- The "arms" are ~40cm and have rubber at each end; the metal section between the rubber ends is ~28cm so keyboards less than ~30cm deep may slide a little when performing (since one side will be resting on bare metal).
- The wheels are quite small and have no "bounce" so take care when transporting your instrument over rough ground.
Despite these issues I'm overall happy with the stand and would recommend it to anyone who needs to transport a mid-sized keyboard and stand and struggles to carry everything :)