Is one in-bell trumpet stand as good as another?

[rhatheway]

Coming back to playing my trumpet after a long time off, I realized that there are now in-bell trumpet stands that make it much easier to set your horn down. The last trumpet stand I had was from about 50 years ago and it was a tall, silver metal stand that stood the trumpet up about two feet high or so (making it easy to accidentally knock over). These new in-bell stands basically let you balance the horn on its bell, but on a stand that provides stability.

In my trumpet section literally every person had a different one, so I'm curious, is there one of these in-bell stands that is better than another? Other than providing a stable platform and supporting the horn, and not scratching up the inside of the bell, is there anything else really to look for when choosing one?
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[Ronnman]

rhatheway - I have the 5-leg K&M trumpet stand. I like the stability and storage option. IF desired, you can store it inside the trumpet bell, within most cases. I chose not to do this for concern of denting or scratching my horns. See attached link.
Ron

https://www.amazon.com/K-M-Music-Stand-15213-077-55/dp/B0002F7ME0
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[kehaulani]

When I was gigging regularly, I also used the K&M. And, for me, never any dents in the bell, where I routinely carried it.
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[GizB]

K&M is probably the gold standard. I have both a 3- and 5-leg version. I don't detect any difference in stability. I also have a knock-off which is not bad, but it gets lightly stuck in the bell of my C tpt when I pull it off, which makes it OK for my studio, but not for gigs.

[rhatheway]

Thanks all. Sounds like K&M gets high marks, so I'll check them out.
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1958 Conn Director 14A

[luckej]

Avoid the 3-legged ones, they may not wobble but they're more prone to tipping over. Ask me how I know.
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[Brassnose]

K&M. Been using it since 1990 or so. Initially had the three leg variety, went to five legs when they came on the market. Never looked back.
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[Andy Cooper]

k&M 5 leg.

[Jerry]

I like Hercules.

https://www.amazon.com/Hercules-DS410B-Travlite-BELL-Trumpet/dp/B000W0EQ5S/ref=asc_df_B000W0EQ5S/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312176484647&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=5828370767556035514&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9007340&hvtargid=pla-440234614079&psc=1&mcid=751c0e592d7b3ef892b18920a937fac4&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=62521174299&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=312176484647&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=5828370767556035514&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9007340&hvtargid=pla-440234614079&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI-arhvMXPhQMVi2lHAR22iAFTEAQYBCABEgKZ8_D_BwE

[LittleRusty]

From what I knew back in the seventies and eighties the taller stand made by Hamilton was the gold standard. I gave mine away when I got my first K&M mainly due to the storage space required to store the Hamilton.

I’ve regretted it since the current Hamilton stands are more cheaply made.

But for gigs where I perform seated the K&M is my go to.

[Andy Cooper]

Of course, if you do most of your playing standing - then the Hamilton stand but for trombone. That worked well for me for a few years.

[LittleRusty]

[Brassnose]

Standing or seated doesn’t matter to me. I only use the K&M. I’ve always found those taller stands to be less stable (never used a Hamilton - hard to come by over here).
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[rhatheway]

I'm keeping my old Hamilton stand (hey, it's probably considered an antique now!) for in my office where I practice. I've had that stand since my junior high days, so it's been around with me on a lot of concerts. But for rehearsals and concerts now I've bought a couple 5-leggers to use with my horns, because I agree, they really do provide more stability for the horn.

The best of both worlds...
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Richard H
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Working on getting my chops back...

“Without music, life would be a mistake” ― Friedrich Nietzsche

1968 Getzen Eterna Severinsen
1958 Conn Director 14A

[Dayton]

[zaferis]

Another vote for K&M 5-leg (there are knock-offs around - hit or miss on quality)

I will just add that I don't like to leave them in the bell very long - I generally get home from the gig/rehearsal and pull them out. They hold more moisture in the trumpets which promotes the "ick" growing inside. Then I forget they are there when pulling my trumpet out of the case, sending the stand flying. Fortunately, I haven't had one hit another trumpet, yet.
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[rhatheway]

[zaferis]

[cheiden]

I favor the 5-leg K&M but I wish they would modify the design to improve ventilation. I wouldn't mind if they were a bit lighter too. When I carry my triple bag with two trumpet and one flugel stand the additional weight is not trivial.
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[CaptPat]

K & M 5 leg for me.
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