Yamaha PKBX2 Double X Portable Keyboard Stand

by Yamaha

Product Features

• X-style keyboard stand
• 6 lockable heights
• Sturdy design

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 39.8 x 1.5 x 8 inches ; 9.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 9.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B00079DRUO
• Item model number: PKBX2
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (122 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #188 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)
  • #2 in Musical Instruments > Instrument Accessories > Keyboard Accessories > Stands

Product Description

The quintessential Double braced "X-style" stand designed for both beginners and the seasoned veteran. A slim folding position provides traveling and storage convenience. Complete with a circular locking mechanism and quick change knob that adjusts to six different playing heights, this stand provides fundamental stability and portability at an incredibly affordable price.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

56 of 57 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Same price as most stands but better quality, April 23, 2007

By 

L. Cabrera (Bellingham, WA USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Yamaha PKBX2 Double X Portable Keyboard Stand (Electronics)

I had looked at numerous stands for my Yamaha keyboard and didn't want to spend a ton of money for a professional grade stand (at professional prices). With that in mind, the Yamaha PKBX2 Double X Portable Keyboard Stand is a good choice at $29.99. I had seen other stands that were not as sturdy (single X stands)and cost about the same price.

Tips for assembly:
- Don't read the instructions, just look at the enlarged image of the keyboard stand on Amazon and assemble the stand the way it's shown.
- The bolts for attaching the arms and legs come screwed in to the stand. Use the (included )Allen Wrench to remove them and then re-install them when you are putting it together.

PROS:
- Low price.
- Solid, sturdy stand.
- Works for just about any keyboard.
- The stand's height is fully adjustable, and can be easily changed in several seconds - without having to unscrew anything.

CONS:
- There is no way to attach a keyboard to this stand. No screws, bolts or straps are included, even though most (including my Yamaha) keyboards have pre-drilled holes for screwing the board to a stand. The keyboard simply sits on top of the stand. I was VERY disappointed about this.
- The included Allen wrench did not work for one of the bolts. The bolt came screwed in to the stand way too tightly to be removed using the included tool. The Allen Wrench only stripped the bolt, it did not loosen it. Luckily my husband had a better Allen Wrench of nearly identical size, and that one worked. Without it, we would not have been able to loosen the bolt.

34 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Sturdy Little Stand - Great Value, December 28, 2006

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CD Junkie (Dayton, MN United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Yamaha PKBX2 Double X Portable Keyboard Stand (Electronics)

After reading the mixed reviews, I hesitated purchasing this item, but decided to try it for the price. I'm glad I did. This stand is much better than I expected. It's relatively sturdy and folds up compactly. We have a Yamaha YPT-300 keyboard and it sits nicely without any rocking. I'd like to clear up a couple of the things people have disliked about this item:
1) Assembly. Yes, the instructions are worthless, but who cares? There are only about 10 pieces total - including the hardware. All you have to do is look at the picture and put the long "tubes" on the bottom and the short ones on top. I let my 8 yr. old daughter do it for me and all I had to do was tighten things up.
2) The tubes don't fit into the "slots" on the keyboard. Since this is a simple "X" style adjustable stand, the tube spread has to be different for every adjustment height, so even if it happened to fit at one setting, it wouldn't at any of the others. FYI - I'm thinking of running one half of a velcro strip along the top of the stand tubes and the other half in 4 strips lengthwise on the keyboard bottom. This way it will "stick" at various heights without much fuss.

Are there nicer, sturdier, stands available? Sure. But for under thirty bucks? For us, this one works fine.

35 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice Sturdy Stand for the Price, July 5, 2005

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Little John (Louisville, CO USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Yamaha PKBX2 Double X Portable Keyboard Stand (Electronics)

You'll be happy with this stand, it is very solid and inexpensive. The connecting bolts are in the ends of the legs when it arrives. Comes with an allen wrench to assemble. It is definately better than the single X yamaha stand which is only 2 dollars less. Get this one.