Hello everybody!

It's been a long time since I post on this forum, but I still use to check it now and then.

I'd like to know any opinions about the V-Stand, because I'm thinking about buying one to replace my Ultimate Apex but I don't know if it's as stable as the Apex...
Also, there isn't any store with one nearby...

Any help will be appreciated!

Thanks in advance.

Luis Santos

I think hank has one ......he should be able to give you expert advice.

The only downside to it I have heard (other than price!) is that you CANNOT get the support arms to be truly horizontal...... The keyboard will always have a slight cant downwards.
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Update...... I found the review I based the slight downwards cant comment on, and it turns out to be the Ultimate V-Stand. So, perhaps the Roland (although it LOOKS very similar) doesn't have this 'feature'. Anyone care to correct me?

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If you are a stickler for the keyboard to be flat, you may have a problem....

[This message has been edited by Diki (edited 02-03-2007).]

Oh, and here's a tip for players of light, portable arrangers that may have a problem with excessive 'bounce'......

Get some 'Heavy Duty Velcro' - the kind that is hard plastic for BOTH sides (this works best, but is harder to separate - you CAN use regular heavy duty cloth velcro, but it wears out faster) and attach to the stand and keyboard so they mate together solidly.

Now, the stand and keyboard are one unit, and MUCH harder to make bounce.......

I forgot to mention, the keyboard I use is a Roland RD300SX.

Hank actually has two, one for him and one for his wife, Linda. I borrowed one to try out, and it works very well. Stable and not too heavy.
He has a mic stand adapter and a second tier.
DonM

Hi Luis,

I love my V-stand. I have the Roland version. Now I can work in a tight setting w/out thinking about anyone tripping over the feet/legs of the other types of stands out there.

Chris


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As Don said I have two V-stands they work well for my G-70s. They are very stable and easy to fold for transport without the attachments. I have three mic stand adapters I use two on my stand, one for my mic the other for my TC-Helicon VoiceSolo VSM-300 monitor. The stand is slightly heavy compared to the X-stand but the little extra weight comes from quality construction.

Hank

HankB- would the V-stand be better for me than the standtastic we were just talking about? 2 tiers makes it harder?

If I understand your question about the second tier for the V-stand, here goes, for it to close complete you must remove the second tier arms, which is very easy to do. I feel that the V-stand is still a better investment for a heavy duty stand than the standtastic, but this is only my opinion.

Hank

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[This message has been edited by Luis.Santos (edited 02-04-2007).]

Thank you all very much for your opinions.

What about "The keyboard will always have a slight cant downwards"... is it true?

Can anyone compare the V-Stand to the Ultimate Apex? What really bugs me about the Apex is the position of the legs wich makes it difficult to position the damper pedal...

Another question... is the Roland V-Stand the same thing as the Ultimate V-Stand? Except for the color, of course?... I didn't find yet any information about this...
http://www.roland.com/products/en/V-Stand/index.html
http://www.ultimatesupport.com/s.nl/it.A/id.2606/.f?sc=14&category=43

Anyone performing with the V-Stand could please post some pictures, if possible?

Thanks in advance.

Luis Santos

[This message has been edited by Luis.Santos (edited 02-04-2007).]

Hi Luis,
I own the Roland V-Stand, and as far as it not being level, I had to check for myself. Upon looking at it, it looked pretty level to me, so, having a lot of time on my hands, I got my level out to check. With the weight of my G70, it tilts downward EVER SO SLIGHTLY, but I hadn't even noticed it before nor has it affected my playing. The horizontal supports fold over into small cradles and I imagine if you wanted to bring it up a bit, you could put a small folded piece of paper or something into these cradles to get the level how you like it. But for all intents and purposes, it is level. I'd go for it, it is very sturdy for the weight of the G70 and it looks great too.
-Jon

Thank you for your opinions!

Does anyone know if the Roland V-Stand is the exaclty the same thing as the Ultimate V-Stand? Except for the color, both look really the same!

Luis Santos

[This message has been edited by Luis.Santos (edited 02-04-2007).]

Hey Luis,
Yes, the "V-Stand" is made by Ultimate Support Systems and is Trademarked by them. I imagine somehow Roland acquired the right to put their name on it and distribute it. But it is made by Ultimate.
-Jon

Yes, as well, the specifications on the two are the same, just the colour and name are different like you said.
-Jon

Chris...very nice, professional sound!

I LIKE it!

Russ