Detail 01
Short shaft
Lower height range than the standard Manhasset. Suits seated playing; a standing adult will be looking down.
Product detailSKU #1274115060307
Manhasset48CA Short Music Stand
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Short-height version of Manhasset's standard sheet music stand. For seated players, pit orchestras, and anyone whose stand needs to sit below eye level.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Seated string, wind, or orchestra players reading from lap height
- Pit and cramped stage spots where a full stand blocks sightlines
- Cellists, drummers, and other players positioned low
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Standing players — this stand tops out short
- Anyone needing to hold thick binders or heavy scores at height
- Players wanting a compact stand that packs flat for travel
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Manhasset desk
Wide one-piece shelf holds several open pages side by side without them sliding.
Detail 03
Friction-grip height adjustment
No knobs or clamps. Grab the desk and slide. Stays put once set.
Detail 04
Steel base
Heavy enough to resist a knocked music binder. Also heavy to carry between rooms.
Detail 05
Non-folding design
Nothing collapses flat. Goes in a car upright or shaft-off, not in a gig bag.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Measure your seated eye height first — short means short
- 02Stand ships in pieces; desk mounts to shaft, shaft into base
- 03No light, no accessory tray, no carry bag included
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How is this different from the regular Manhasset stand?
Same desk and base, shorter shaft. Designed for seated players who find the standard model too tall.
02Can I raise it to standing height?
No. The short shaft is what defines this model. For standing height, get the full-size Manhasset.
03Does it fold up for transport?
No. It disassembles into desk, shaft, and base, but nothing folds flat.
04Will the desk hold a thick binder?
Yes. The one-piece steel desk and weighted base handle full binders without tipping forward.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
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