Manhasset

Manhasset music stands and orchestra stands at Kirstein

Manhasset Specialty Company has been developing music stands since 1935. Founder Otto Lagervall was a musician and inventor who wanted to improve on the shortcomings of the music stands available at the time. The company name comes from Manhasset in New York State, where Lagervall was living at the time. In the early 1940s, the company moved to Yakima, Washington. Manhasset remains based there today and manufactures its music stands in the USA. The company is now employee-owned.

The focus is not on making practice stands as compact and foldable as possible, but on sturdy stands for regular and intensive use. Manhasset models are therefore particularly relevant for orchestras, wind orchestras, music schools, ensembles and musicians who need a reliable sheet music support for rehearsals and performances. You can find an overview of suitable designs at Kirstein under music stands.

Symphony – the classic Manhasset music stand

The Symphony range has a particularly strong influence on the visual identity of the brand. Manhasset itself describes the Model 48 Symphony as its most popular music stand. Characteristic features include the solid music desk and a height adjustment system using a friction clutch, allowing the stand to be adjusted without the locking screws commonly found on many other stands. This design is especially practical in rehearsal rooms or teaching spaces where different people regularly use the same stand.

Within this basic concept, there are versions for different playing situations. Taller models are suitable, for example, for musicians performing while standing, while shorter Concertino versions are intended for lower seated positions. This allows the typical Manhasset design to be adapted to different instruments and ensemble settings.

FourScore, Voyager and Regal Director for specific requirements

For musicians working with larger scores or several pages side by side, the FourScore offers an especially wide solution. Its design accommodates up to four pages of sheet music at once. This can be useful for longer arrangements or scores where frequent page turning is best avoided.

The Voyager Model 52 takes a different approach. It combines the typical Manhasset stand design with a more transport-friendly construction and is therefore aimed particularly at touring musicians and ensembles that regularly move their equipment. For conductors, Manhasset offers the Regal Director Stand, featuring a particularly large desk, twin-support construction and generous working space.

Which Manhasset model suits your needs?

For a permanent rehearsal room, music school or orchestra, a sturdy construction is one of the main priorities. Classic Symphony models and orchestra stands are natural choices here. If a stand needs to be transported more frequently, the Voyager models are worth considering. Musicians working with large scores or several pages at once can look towards FourScore models or conductors stands.

In addition to the basic design, working height and desk size are important selection criteria. Especially in permanently equipped ensemble and teaching rooms, it makes sense to consider the required height range before buying. Shelves, clips and other useful additions can be found at Kirstein under music stand accessories.

Music stand lights for rehearsals, stages and orchestra pits

In poor lighting conditions, a separate stand light can make sheet music easier to read. This is particularly useful on stages, in orchestra pits or at concerts with dimmed lighting. Kirsteins music stand lights category includes various solutions designed to clip onto music stands and orchestra stands.

Why buy Manhasset at Kirstein?

For decades, Manhasset has focused on music stands designed for frequent use and dependable stability. The manufacturer produces its stands in Yakima, Washington, and uses durable, repair-friendly constructions for its concert stands. For Manhasset music stands purchased since 2012, the manufacturer states a lifetime warranty for the original purchaser; the respective manufacturers warranty conditions apply.

At Kirstein, you can compare different Manhasset orchestra stands and choose a model to suit your intended use. Your purchase also includes the 3 Year Kirstein Warranty and access to knowledgeable specialist advice on instruments and equipment.