Soft Stands

An Independent Review: Click Here to read an article about Soft Stands on Horn Matters, a website dedicated to French Horns.

About the Horn Stand: 

 "I found it very helpful and convenient and gentle/soft on my horns." 

Dale Clevenger, Principal Horn of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra

 "A brilliant idea and a very worthwhile purchase!   I've tried several different types of stand and this is the best so far.   My horns can now sit neatly tucked away under the piano instead of on top of it!   And safely in its soft stand my horn survived the big earthquake on 11th March, 2011."

この様なアイデアがあったのかと驚くと共に、今まで使用してたホルンスタンドには無い安心感があり大変満足してます。
今では何本かのホルンがグランドピアノの下で、「ソフトスタンド」に収まってます。
大地震の時も、何事も無かったかの様にホルンを包んでいてくれました。

Hiroaki Owada,  Horn player in Tokyo Symphony Orchestra

"I've been using it now for the past couple weeks and have gotten used to having it next to me onstage... It is already making my orchestral life that much easier"  

 John Cerminaro, Principal Horn of the Seattle Symphony Orchestra

"I love my horn stand, and I'm SURE my horn does too!  It looks so happy lounging in it!  Eric, can you make a 6'4" one for me?"

Jeffrey Nelsen, Canadian Brass Hornist , Assoc. Professor of Horn, Indiana University 

" Hi Eric, my horn is in it right now.  It seems much safer on the floor now, with keyboards, piles of books and music all around, and kids running about.  A horn "snuggli' in a nice wooden frame--great idea!"  

Tom Varner, Jazz Hornist, Composer

"I have been very curious about your stand since first learning of it, but since I already have three hornstands, I didn't figure to get another one soon.  I assembled your stand in a trice, and I'll have to tell you, my horn has a permanent new home. It's wonderful - handy, protective/gentle (which the others aren't, especially), and just, well, cool. I expect to be the envy of every kid on the block. Thank you sooo much!"

Jeffrey Agrell, Assoc. Professor of the Horn, University of Iowa

"Last week I received a soft stand for my birthday, and I just wanted to let you know how very much I love it.  It is lightweight yet sturdy and my horn is very secure.  The design seems so simple and elegant... a fantastic stand that is absolutely as advertised.  I can't wait to tell all of my colleagues about it.  Thanks so much!"

Jeffery B. Whaley, Faculty of Eastern Tennessee State University

Your Soft Stand is simple, but elegant looking, shows quality craftsmanship with the finest materials and functions flawlessly!  I found that switching between my Lewis LG and my Holton descant horn was so much easier and faster (and with no anxiety of possible damage) than with my previous stand.  I'm very happy with the Soft Stand. Thanks to you and your family for producing such a quality product!  It's a joy to find a product made from materials and manufactured in the USA.  Keep up the good work.

Laurence Brady, Colorado

 "Thank you for the opportunity to test your Horn Stand. Here is what I have noticed so far:

• It is easy to maneuver the stand (with the horn in it) on the floor next to you without worrying about it tipping over.

• I sometimes play two horns in the same concert, sometimes switching on pieces, sometimes on movements. This stand is fantastic for that. You can pick up the horn sitting in the stand without worrying about denting it and just drop the horn you were playing into the cradle; it only takes seconds.

• Although not recommended and not encouraged I had to try this…..I can actually toss my horn into the stand form 6 feet away without any concern of damage to the horn.  This thing is like a catcher’s glove.

• There is no excessive stretching or twisting on the player to be sure the horn gets into or onto the stand just right. This cradle holds the horn softly and  yet firmly and at a good height."

John Love, California

“I do think the Soft Stand is an important and valuable piece of equipment to add to our armory, especially as it is protecting a [very expensive] horn. That worry is past! With many thanks for the great thinking and effort put into this product by your entire family. You can justly be proud of the product!

 Jim Kenward, California

“This stand is fantastic! Where was this 20 years ago? Thanks for coming up with such a great solution to an age old problem.”

Barbara J. Mette, Massachusetts

“The stand arrived on Monday. It’s great and the Schmid triple is very secure while in the stand.”

Steven Ovitsky, New Mexico

From Friends Abroad:

"I had one on order from Pope Repair .... it arrived today. It’s an excellent piece of design and well executed, and I expect the price reflects how much better it is than the alternatives. I’m happy to see the maker get his profits before the cheap imitations start flooding the market.  I....can't endorse it enthusiastically enough."

Sandra McColl, Melbourne, Vic, Australia

"The horn stand arrived today. It's a wonderful invention, it fits my triple like a glove! I don't have to remove the weight on the valve....What price can we agree on? Thanks for trusting me. You really surprised me, because this never happens in todays world. No one trusts anyone….A note to let you know that the horn stand that I bought from you is fantastic! I love it. When I'm not playing my horn's in the stand."

Leona Koziarski, Alberta Canada

About the Euphonium Stand:

"I don’t have any suggestions for the stand, it seems to work perfectly. It fits my Willson perfectly with the 4^th valve closed and locked.  I don’t have to move the Stewart peg or the Yamaha silent brass mute.  What a time saver!  I also appreciate the fine craftsmanship and clear instructions.  (In keeping with the male assembly methods, I did NOT read the instructions until I had finished assembling the stand. )  When I get a chance I’ll send a picture."

John Dexter, New York

"I just received my euphonium stand.  Really fast service, great tracking and good communication. Now, I have been a journeyman finish carpenter & a good machinist for over 40 years.  This stand is simple to use, really sturdy and very, very well made.  My first inclination (when I saw it on Ebay) was to just copy it.  I'm really glad I didn't,  This is a great tool, a slick design and very useful.. I LOVE THINGS THAT WORK!"

Bill Hrnjak, California