Neewer Z-Style Keyboard Stand - Heavy Duty Steel Construction with Solid Locking System, Support Stand for Piano Keyboard Instrument

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If you play sitting down, you may want to consider a table or Z-style stand over an X configuration, as X-style stands, particularly double-braced versions, can inhibit knee room when playing seated, especially if you’re of basketball-player proportions. What are you using your keyboard stand for?

Double X-type stands are a little more stable and stronger for more intense use. If you plan on playing shows with your keyboard stand and you want an X-type, then I’d definitely recommend getting a double x design. It will be able to handle all that shifting and moving a lot better than a single.

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A-Frame: The A-frame in stands is known for its light weight and high stability. These stands have A frames on the sides and again resemble a table. This gives you a lot of leg room so such a stand is ideal for those who play piano or keyboard while seated. A lot sturdier than X-style, they are becoming very popular nowadays. My top recommendation is the Plixio Piano Keyboard Stand, which shines with its versatile Z-shaped design and its handy features, providing a stable and reliable stand for all kinds of players.

As with any X-type stand, it’s easy to adjust and easy to move around. The spring action lever is responsive when making height adjustments.X-Style (Single-X or Double-X) – probably the most common option out there both because of convenience and price. If you’re just looking for a simple keyboard stand that’s portable, easy to set up, and a little on the cheaper side, then this a great route to go. The only difference between an X-style and a double X-style is that the latter has two tubes or rods on either side. You can consider it as two X-style legs kept parallel to each other. They are essentially the same in terms of size. The difference that these extra tubes make is that the double x-style is a bit more stable and can withstand a lot more weight of the keyboard. Keep in mind that the Z-726 stand comes in two variants, standard and “L” which I assume stands for large. The Quik-Lok Z-726L is better suited for housing larger keyboards with 76 or 88 keys and the standard isn’t necessarily meant for that. These are all the things that you should think about when doing your research. The Difference Between Double X and Single X Z-Style: This is yet another common style that is loved by many. The Z-shaped structure is very easy to fold and carry so those who like their stands to be portable prefer this. Also, it is kind of like a table so still very stable. It can be adjusted for both width and height so you can virtually fit all kinds of keyboards.

Here at MusicRadar, we are experts in our field, with many years of playing, creating and product testing between us. We live and breathe everything music gear related, and we draw on this knowledge and experience of using products in live, recording and rehearsal scenarios when selecting the products for our guides. Taking the form of twin Z-shaped side struts linked together by central horizontal supports, the Z-style stand is another high-performance, sturdy design that’s especially suited to a more permanent setup as it usually takes a little longer to assemble than the X-style variant. My favorite 2 tier Z-type keyboard stand resoundingly goes to the Quik-Lok Z-726 and 726L. These are incredibly strong stands that won’t break the bank. One of my favorite options for 2 tier stands is a Z-type. They just feel more sturdy and offer a decent amount of legroom. For a 2 Tier keyboard stand, the K & M Spider Stand is the best thing you can find. First off it is light yet super sturdy thanks to its all-aluminum construction. Secondly, the column design with arms spreading out for placing keyboards makes it very space-efficient. You get the same stability as you would with an X-style or A-frame one. However, the best part is that it is highly portable as you can just simply fold it and take it with you. This is why it is best suited for those who are very mobile. Triple Tier StandsWe will get into the different types of keyboard stands soon, but that also plays a part here. An X-style stand will not have as much legroom underneath for instance. With that, if you like sitting a little closer to your keyboard when you play, then you might want to veer away from that style. Keyboard Stand Types After all, the last thing you want is to have your expensive keyboard falling and breaking. It goes without saying that an 88-key keyboard is going to be bulkier than a 49-key keyboard. You can adjust the height of the stand overall, the positioning and height of the 2nd tier support, and the positioning of the legs. The great thing about this keyboard stand is the overall load capacity, which is a whopping 250 lbs with the top tier being at 75 lbs.

Double tier stands basically can house two keyboards at a time. These usually resemble single tier keyboards i.e. they can be any style including X-style, table style, or even Z-style. However, they have additional arms for keeping the second keyboard. These arms can be adjusted in height and width and in addition to that, you can also adjust the angle so that the keyboard under it is accessible. Recommended 2 TierA-Style – these styles of keyboard stands are designed to hold a lot of weight and a high number of keyboards. Now, the only use that most folks would find out of an A-frame stand is for storage purposes. The heaviest stage piano I can find is the Kawai MP11 SE, which is built like a tank (it looks a bit tank-like too) but weighs only 34kg. Plenty to keep your Chiropractor in business but not nearly enough to trouble the KS410B. Same story with Yamaha’s new Montage M8x piano/super-synth/workstation thingy. It may be a heavyweight in the synth world, but it comes in at a paltry 28kg. You could perch both these keyboards plus a medium-sized vocalist on this stand without it flinching. Another very important consideration in terms of weight is the stand's weight capacity. It should have a generous weight limit to accommodate those big and heavy keyboards. The weight limit is usually mentioned in product specifications. If you are looking for something truly heavy duty then go for something like On-Stage 2 Tier Pro Heavy-Duty Folding. It is a sturdy stand for 2 keyboards and has a maximum weight capacity of 400 pounds which should be ample for keeping the heaviest of the keyboards. Moreover, it is also highly portable so you can fold it and carry along on your journeys. Value for Money The stand is very stable and sturdy, with the rubber pads on the feet and the tier preventing any wobbliness or slips.