Hey guys, I just received my PX-130 Casio Privia today and I am looking for a keyboard stand. Can anyone recommend me to a good and durable stand that will fit my 88-key DP? I also need the stand to be portable so I can take it to college. This is what I found so far in my search.

http://www.amazon.com/Guardian-Double-Br...771&sr=1-19

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000VSKPZG/ref=ord_cart_shr?ie=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER

What do you guys think?

The double one should be better; the single X-stands are pretty weak, even if the PX-130 is reasonably light. I have a Z-stand and that thing is seriously heavy duty. It also folds flat for transportation. On the other hand, it's a bit more expensive than either of those...

Hey can I ask you which double X stand would you recommend me? I've never bought a stand before and I have no experience in knowing what to look for. My budget is around $30.00 but I'm willing to go up to $35.00.

Not sure, but I had that Yamaha stand (2nd link) long ago and it was barely stable enough for the cheapo 61-key I had. I'd avoid the single X stands, especially for an 88 key keyboard.

The Amazon double-braced stand has a weight limit of 200 lbs, which sounds pretty sturdy. I'm not familiar with the brand.

I've used a Quik-lok Z-stand (Z-716L) for years and been pretty happy with it. This spring I got a Quik-lok T-20 double-braced X-stand. Haven't used it much but it seems sturdy. It's going for $35 at
http://www.djdeals.com/quiklokT20.htm?gclid=CO7H3eea6qMCFUWC5QodlHrl1w

Other Quik-lok styles are at quiklok.com

People often say that X-stands don't leave much leg room for a seated player. Something for you to consider!

For me, the Guitar Center house brand "ProLine" stands have worked very well. A lot of people complain about an x-stand wobbling, but I've never had that problem. I guess that's because my keyboards all weigh about 80lbs or more. That makes things pretty solid.

One caveat I do have is that I have my K2500XS and my K2600X (both identical in size, shape, weight, etc) sitting on two of what should be identical ProLine double-braced x-stands. The thing is, my K2600X sits at standard piano height (about 28 in), while my K2500XS sits an inch or two above. I have compensated by adjusting the bench I use at that keyboard, but I wish they were the same!

I bought the two stands several months apart -- maybe even up to a year apart, so that may be the reason.

Thanks for all of your replies! I really appreciate it. I came to a conclusion between 2 stands right now. The X and Z stand. Can someone tell me the pros and cons for both...particularly these models:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000QDNPRG/ref=ord_cart_shr?ie=UTF8&m=A1B7M9EQGNCLQA

http://www.amazon.com/Stage-KS7350-Heavy...991&sr=1-30

Thanks! I am almost all set for college!

Please don't get an X-stand. Even Z-stands are kind of lame. Try one of these instead:

http://www.zzounds.com/item--MUPWS8550

http://accessories.musiciansfriend.com/p...tand?sku=710038

http://accessories.musiciansfriend.com/p...tand?sku=450048


And order this stool too, it's pretty nice:

http://accessories.musiciansfriend.com/product?sku=702815


Don't cheap out. Spend a little more to get get good stuff and you'll only have to buy it once in your life. I mean, what are we talking here, the price of a decent restaurant dinner or two? Come on...

Except they make a workstation look like a dinner table

I agree they are pretty stable though.

I wouldn't recommend an x-stand for anything relatively light and shallow at all, as the keyboard will tend to slide around and rock -- but not in a 'good' way. My Kurz's don't have that problem since they're so huge.

I suppose you recommend those stands because you can have space for your legs? In that case, would you recommend this?

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000EXIMFI/ref=cm_cr_asin_lnk

The legs stick out too far, you'll be tripping over them and cursing the day you cheaped out and bought it. Buy something real and stop shopping.

X-stands make a DP look like an ironing board

Okay, can you tell me the difference between these two?

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0010HDS2O/ref=ord_cart_shr?ie=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER

http://www.amazon.com/Stage-Heavy-Mixer-...cal-instruments

The first looks like a copy of the Quik-Lok I recommended.

The second is a narrower model designed more for big speakers and such - avoid for keyboards.

Another thing to watch for--some stands are too high for a seated player. On my acoustic piano, the tops of the white keys are 28 inches above the floor.

Thanks! I needed that info. =]

Some people don't like X-stands at all. They say their knees bump into the stand. Maybe. But your knees should not extend so far under the piano, They should only go in as far as the white keys. But everyone is different. You may want to try out an x-stand at the store to see if they work for you. Places like Guitar center and Sam Ash have them. I have no problem with knees and x-stands but some do.

As for brand, my guess is there is just one factory and they stick many different brand names on. If you do get and x-stand get a "double X" and make sure it is welded construction and not the kind you have to assemble. The welded ones are more rigid.

You're welcome!

Yah, I think you need a max height of around 24 inches to simulate an acoustic piano height - DPs are around 5 inches from the bottom of the piano to the tops of the white keys.

I have one similar, for my FP7. For 88 keys keyboard, the dimensions of the stand are not so high. Furthermore, it has a peculiarity: you can adjust the width, in order to let the keyboard rubber feet to lean perfectly on the stand. Other stands make the keyeboard to lean on the base and not on the feet.

No one mentioned the QuikLok WS 550 so i figured that I would. It's a little above your stated price range but surprisingly less expensive than what you might expect to pay for such a stable surface. You can find them on the electronicBay for a steal. I went thru all of them... X stands, Z stands, even a U stand and a V stand before I settled on this one!!!

You can even add to it when you need to expand. I added a small shelf for my audio interface and a large shelf to hold my notebook PC where I run Ivory (soon to be Ivory II).

It folds up to a small T shape and is very portable. And it's height adjustable too! It's worth a look. I recommend it!

Curt

I think my second link is to that or very similar, though MF doesn't say that exactly. I believe the WS8550 by On-Stage is pretty much the same thing too (my first link) though I can't vouch for their quality.

I agree with you, I've owned two Z stands and don't really like them very much - hard to setup and take down, and the bar in the middle limits legroom. I gave away our expensive X stand because I hated it so much (no legroom and the height was off). I've looked at those things made of a vertical column with little legs sticking out all over and they seem quite tippy in the store. Nothing works as well as the WS550, it's super adjustable, very sturdy, the height is perfect, and setup is a snap. If you ever give up keyboard you could put a piece of wood on top and use it as a table. Very versatile.

Touche!

Indeed they are close enough to being the same! Sorry about that. I should also mention that when I added the accessory bar across the back two legs, this thing became ROCK solid sturdy.

Curt

That bar does lock things together! It's a great stand, not sure if I'd be able to improve on it much.