I've been using this stand for 2 years now. It does its job. Good stability, on stage, even on the most uneven surfaces. In use, I mainly regret: - the rapid disappearance of the rubber pads on which the djembe rests - over time, the retaining screws damage the wood and I had to find an unaesthetic alternative - the bulkiness for transport, no way to fold the 2 side bars, unless you completely disassemble the support. In short, I'm waiting for a V2 version as stable, a bit lighter and practical and I'll sign up!