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Ultimate Support Product Outlines - AX-48 Pro Column Keyboard Stands

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The Ultimate Support AX-48 Pro offers everything keyboard players loved about the original APEX keyboard stand while offering sleek new design and updated features that support a new generation of keyboards and workstations. The APEX AX-48 Pro is intended to shine the spotlight on you, the keyboard players while securely supporting your prized instruments.

APEX AX-48 Pro Product Breakdown:

- Sleek, new design
- APEX-quality features
- Professional tri-bar arms
- Simple setup and tear-down

Sleek, new design:
The modern look and shape of the APEX AX-48 Pro takes a nod from its big brother, the flagship AX-90, and brings the keyboard player out from behind a stack of no-character keyboard stands, and into the spotlight with the rest of the band. The footprint of the new AX-48 Pro has not changed from the previous APEX, but now offers an updated column design that is as esthetically pleasing as it is performance ready.

APEX-quality features:
Everything keyboard players have come to appreciate about the APEX keyboard stand for over two decades is still available in the new APEX AX-48 Pro. It's THE original column style keyboard stand that securely holds two keyboards out of the box (up to 125 lbs each!). The patented Tri-bar arms are height adjustable, the support legs are super stable, and it's incredibly easy to setup, tear down, and transport from gig to gig.

Professional tri-bar arms:
Keyboards, synthesizers, and keyboard workstations have evolved in the last two or three decades since the original APEX was developed. The APEX AX-40 Pro now ships with two sizes of Tri-bar arms (one set of 13" arms, and one set of 18" arms) to safely hold today's keyboards, synthesizers, and keyboard workstations of all sizes.

Simple setup and tear-down:
Setup and tear down takes seconds! The AX-48 Pro breaks down into a single, slender unit that's easy to transport and doesn't take up hardly any room because the hollow column becomes its own carrying case! The legs remain connected and slide into and out of the base of the column, and the arms that support your keyboards are stored in compartments at the top of the column.
Ultimate Support AX-48 Pro Column Keyboard Stand
Ultimate Support AX-48 Pro Column Keyboard Stand
Ultimate Support AX-48 Pro Column Keyboard Stand

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  • Sleek, new design
  • APEX-quality features
  • Professional tri-bar arms
  • Simple setup and tear-down
warning

WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Wood dust, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, and Di-isodecyl phthalate (DIDP), which is known to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

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3.15

13 Reviews

75%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Most Liked Positive Review

4

Seems nice and stable

I picked this up after a disastrous run in with a cheap 3-tier stand. So far, I really like it. Only drawback is that the center column design means some of the jacks on my Prophet 5 would not be accessible if I had the keyboard slid all the way to the back of the support arms resting against the beam. I am not currently using any of those jacks but, out of curiosity, I pulled the keyboard forward enough to have them all accessible to see how stable it would be, and it feels fine. I really like that it has a relatively small footprint. I can't/won't comment on gigging with it, as this is studio furniture for me and will likely never be used live. Will likely add a third tier in the future, though it isn't super cheap to get the parts to do that.

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Most Liked Negative Review

2

Stand started falling apart

The first thing to go was the stabilizer at the base of the stand. It just broke off one day about three weeks after purchase. Then the pin to pull out the legs started to stick in the leg. and it was a challenge to coax it out. then finally the pin just came off and so we have to store it and insert it to pull out the legs.. major inconvenience. The design is wonderful and easy to store but the stand is not as durable as its predecessor.

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Best Uses
  1. Home Studio5
  2. Performances5
  3. Amateur Recording2
  4. Outdoor Events / Games2
  5. Professional Recording2
Cons
  1. Not Functional2
  2. Unstable2
  3. Main column blocks ports on the rear1
  4. Poor job of holding heavy keyboard level1
  5. Thumbscrew to hold height position is inadequate1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced5
  2. Professional Musician4
Pros
  1. Compact6
  2. Holds Items Securely6
  3. Portable6
  4. Stable6
  5. stylish1
  • Seems nice and stable

    4

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted2 years ago

    byPaul

    fromFargo, ND

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    I picked this up after a disastrous run in with a cheap 3-tier stand. So far, I really like it. Only drawback is that the center column design means some of the jacks on my Prophet 5 would not be accessible if I had the keyboard slid all the way to the back of the support arms resting against the beam. I am not currently using any of those jacks but, out of curiosity, I pulled the keyboard forward enough to have them all accessible to see how stable it would be, and it feels fine. I really like that it has a relatively small footprint. I can't/won't comment on gigging with it, as this is studio furniture for me and will likely never be used live. Will likely add a third tier in the future, though it isn't super cheap to get the parts to do that.

  • Great product, very sturdy and professional

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted3 years ago

    byTony

    fromKnoxville, TN

    Use at home and local small gigs

  • No, I purchased a differnt item.

    1

    submitted5 years ago

    byHamid

    fromHouston, TExas

    The legs turned out to be unstable. The box appeared to be "returned" item. However, I a not sure whether it was damaged or it was part of the design. I retuned the item for full refund.

  • Impressed!

    4

    submitted7 years ago

    byConnectwithmatt

    fromAcworth, GA

    After using this and reading some negative reviews I would like to add that it seems they were more misunderstandings of what they were getting than a poor product. I almost didn't buy it based on some of the negative reviews but the positive ones convinced me. I am glad I got it. Very impressed!

  • Amazing studio stand for synthesizers!

    5

    submitted7 years ago

    byThe Specialist

    fromPhoenix, AZ

    These stands are amazing!! They work great on both bare and carpeted floor. I have 2, both hold upwards of 80lbs at a time. They also fold up very nicely for playing gigs.

  • Pretty nice stand but it took three tries to get it right

    3

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted7 years ago

    byWaag

    fromPortland, Oregon

    The first one that I received had a broken leg. The replacement was missing pieces. The 2nd replacement had loose pieces in the box that gouged the plastic and aluminum pieces of the stand. At least it is functional so I did not return it. Instructions were missing, but I had already assembled two others so it was no big deal. Would have been a pain on the first one.

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  • asked bySam

    fromCovina CA

    I want to buy spare second tier assembly and spare column

    I want to buy spare second tier assembly and spare column

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Please see "Ultimate Support ULTIMATE VSIQ200 2ND TIER V STAND"