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  - The Opera Stand
    The Opera Stand is unique. It was first produced in 1976 and is still the only music stand in the world to feature an integral light.
  - The Concert Stand
    A classic stand designed in contemporary style, with a combination of slender metal stem and natural wood tray.
  - The Jazz Stand
    The Jazz Stand is a professional quality music stand with a full range of height adjustment, industry standard stability and a full size music tray. This stand folds flat in three easy moves.
  - The Alto Stand
    The tallest reach, the lowest stacking height. The highest quality at an affordable price.
  - The Performer 3
    An unbreakable stand, which nests for compact storage and which has no knobs to fiddle with or get lost.
  - The Scherzo Stand
    The Scherzo Stand is a high quality, super-lightweight folding music stand. Being made of aluminium it weighs little more than half as much as other folding music stands of this type.
  - The Acoustic Screen
    The Acoustic Screen is designed to deflect sound waves away from the player immediately in front of it, while providing maximum visibility for the player behind.
- Conductor’s stands
  - The Grand Opera Conductor’s Stand
    The Grand Opera Conductor’s Stand is the highest quality Conductor’s stand in our range. It is designed for semi-permanent installation in the orchestra pit of large opera houses.
  - The Grand Opera Conductor’s Rostrum
    Grand Opera Conductor’s Rostrum is the highest quality Rostrum in our range. It is electrically controlled by a foot switch operated by the conductor. It has a non-slip platform surface and adjustable feet.
  - The Opera Conductor’s Stand
    The Opera Conductor’s Stand shares similar characteristics of The Opera Stand and has a tray large enough for the biggest opera score. This stand also features an integral light.
  - The Bamboo Opera Conductor’s Stand
    The Opera Conductor’s Stand with Bamboo tray shares similar characteristics of The Opera Conductor’s Stand and features a solid tray which is large enough for the biggest opera score. This stand also features an integral light.
  - The ABS Opera Conductor’s Stand
    The Opera Conductor’s Stand with ABS tray shares similar characteristics of The Opera Conductor’s Stand and features a solid tray which is large enough for the biggest opera score. This stand also features an integral light.
  - The Concert Conductor’s Stand
    The Concert Conductor’s Stand shares similar characteristics with The Concert Stand and is ideal for performances in lit venues, using all but the largest scores.
  - SpeedDeck Conductor’s Rostrum
    The Stage3 Conductor’s Rostrum measures 1m square, and can be offered at any height.
- Lights
  - Twin Head Trio Clip-on Light
    The Twin head Trio places two small lamp heads above the score, with a space between them to allow the musician a completely unobstructed view of the conductor.
  - Trio Clip-on Light
    The best lamp on any music stand anywhere! The Trio gives more light, of better quality and with greater control than any other music stand light on the planet. The Trio is the face of a complete music stand lighting system which provides every conceivable option for control and power delivery.
  - Duo Clip-on Light
    The Duo Clip-on Light is a professional quality, mains driven lamp that can be found in many venues throughout the world. It is bright enough for any situation and yet the superb cut off ensures that the light falls on the music score and nowhere else.
  - Apollo Light
  - Star Light
    The Star Light is a low cost alternative to RATstands professional range of lights. The low weight and compact size make this an ideal travelling companion for the musician on the move.
  - Trio Opera Light
    The best lamp on any music stand anywhere! The Trio gives more light, of better quality and with greater control than any other music stand light on the planet. The Trio is the face of a complete music stand lighting system which provides every conceivable option for control and power delivery.
  - Duo Opera Light
    The Duo Opera Light is a professional quality, mains driven lamp that can be found in many venues throughout the world. It is bright enough for any situation and yet the superb cut off ensures that the light falls on the music score and nowhere else.
- SpeedDeck
- Chairs
- Tablet stands
  - The Z3 Pro Tablet Stand
  - The Z3 Tablet Stand
    The Z3 is a tablet stand unlike any other. It’s got height, it’s got swivel, it’s got tilt – so you can use it at any angle and it can be folded up in just three simple steps.
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The Opera Stand

The Opera Stand

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The Opera Stand is unique. Designed with the orchestra pit in mind, this stand has a warm touch, chip resistant black finish and is acoustically neutral. It was first produced in 1976 and is still the only music stand in the world to feature an integral light. The light output is held at the perfect distance from the music tray and is carefully controlled so that it falls on the score and nowhere else. Our timeless original design allows the cable to be managed all the way down to the ground and is fully compatible with all our lights and stand accessories.
with Classic tray – 52Q1
with wood tray – 52Q2
with ABS tray – 52Q3

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Features

Nylon coating

Super-tough black nylon coating makes the stand a pleasure to touch and, unlike other coatings, never chips.

Solid base

The solid base gives added stability. Rubber feet ensure 3-point contact on uneven surfaces whilst protecting your floor and preventing clatter.

Mounting socket

The special mounting socket enables the lamp to be easily removed in seconds.

Storage hooks

Storage hooks eliminate excess cable trailing around the floor.

Friction joints

Constant friction is maintained by powerful springs in the friction joints of the tray and lamp which means they stay automatically at whatever angle you place them – there are no knobs to fiddle with or lose, and they will never go slack.

Compact storage

Opera Stands nest, with or without lamps, for compact storage.