Collection: Manhasset

About Manhasset

Manhasset has been manufacturing music stands in Yakima, Washington since 1935. Their stands are standard equipment in professional orchestras, conservatories, and recording studios worldwide. The company built its reputation on a single design principle: a stand should hold music securely, adjust quickly, and last decades. Every Manhasset stand uses a friction-tilt mechanism that locks the desk at any angle without knobs or levers. The desk height adjusts with a simple twist of the shaft. These stands are made from steel, not aluminum, which gives them stability under stage lights and air conditioning without adding excessive weight. You'll find Manhasset stands in the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, at Juilliard, and in home studios across Canada.

The Symphony Stand

The Symphony stand is Manhasset's flagship model. It features a 20 x 12.5 inch solid desk that won't flex under heavy scores. The friction-tilt mechanism lets you angle the desk from flat to nearly vertical and lock it in place by tightening a single knob. Height adjusts from 26 to 48 inches with a pneumatic-style twist lock. The base is a tripod design with rubber feet that won't scratch floors. This stand supports up to 10 pounds of sheet music without tipping. Professional orchestras stock these because they're identical from unit to unit, which matters when you're setting up 80 stands for a concert. The Symphony stand comes in black or aluminum finish.

Specialty Stands and Accessories

Manhasset makes variations on the Symphony design for specific applications. The Voyager stand collapses for transport but uses the same desk and tilt mechanism. The Tall Symphony extends to 60 inches for standing players or conductors. The Short stand drops to 18 inches minimum height for seated players or children. Manhasset also produces a line of accessories: desk lights that clip to the stand without tools, storage carts that hold 40 stands, and replacement desks in case you crack one. The company sells desk extensions that add 6 inches of width for large orchestral scores. All accessories are designed to fit any Manhasset stand made since 1935, which is why repair parts are still available for stands from the 1940s.

Shop Manhasset at Blackout Audio

Manhasset stands are built to outlast your career. The Symphony stand remains the standard in Canadian orchestras and conservatories because it does one thing exceptionally well. Free shipping on orders over $199 across Canada. Browse the full range of Manhasset stands and accessories online, or contact our team with questions about which model fits your setup.