One of the boom mic stands I have had seen only about 20 to 30 gigs. A sticker says "Fort," so, I guess that is brand. Made in China, like everything else. It broke right in two. There is a flat section just below where the boom joins the pole... part of the clamp. Total failure, snapped in two. I am sure I wouldn't be lucky enough to have a receipt.

Have you found this to be usual?

Any brand you recommend? Hey, Don, if you rea this, you don't happen to have a boom piece, do ya?