I actually purchased the stand you are considering but decided against using it once I spotted this one: http://www.samash.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product__-1_10052_10002_-499 87009?AffiliateID=340&cm_mmc=TrafficLeader-_-Portals-_-ShoppingCom-_-90638
I like this because of its simplicity; I also like it because it seems sturdier than the other variety, i.e., more of the surface area of the stand sits on the floor/hard surface. The other one proved precarious because I was placing it on top of a wooden music cabinet that was barely larger than the stand and I worried about it getting dislodged and my horn falling off. I also think the other one looks so...transformer like (those toys that used to transform into things). Just seems so macho, so overkill. But that's just me! Good luck, Leslie _______________________________________________ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org