# Advice for a keyboard support **URL:** \ **Category:** Scaler 2 General Discussion\ **Created:** [February 22, 2022, 12:22am UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/advice-for-a-keyboard-support/9746 "2022-02-22T00:22:37Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 16\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![ClaudioPorcellana](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/forum.scalermusic.com/claudioporcellana/32/14242_2.png) [@ClaudioPorcellana](https://forum.scalermusic.com/u/ClaudioPorcellana)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2022, 12:22am UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/advice-for-a-keyboard-support/9746/1 "2022-02-22T00:22:37Z")
Hi there I wand have my keyboard in a more comfortable position and I suspect this [rockjam Z-style](https://www.amazon.it/dp/B07PWY6XRK/?coliid=I2JURU3XI7P7GQ&colid=36JSRQQYF2GHE&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it) is more reliable and customizable than the other type [Rockjam X-style](https://www.amazon.it/RockJam-RJXX363-Supporto-Tastiera-Musicale/dp/B01B15JPCQ/ref=pd_sbs_1/257-1562657-4828313?pd_rd_w=BRlCA&pf_rd_p=9e2595da-a056-4a53-aec4-cd237f94998d&pf_rd_r=72CEM3TBTNJZNJ9Q7XYT&pd_rd_r=12c1dcda-7d0f-46b5-9f5b-ceb39b81f02d&pd_rd_wg=xpPeJ&pd_rd_i=B01B15JPCQ&psc=1) What do you think about? ---
**Author:** ![Miki](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/forum.scalermusic.com/miki/32/572_2.png) [@Miki](https://forum.scalermusic.com/u/Miki)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2022, 12:30am UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/advice-for-a-keyboard-support/9746/2 "2022-02-22T00:30:41Z")
You are right, Claudio. I had the X-style stand , but recently I bought a Z-style, which is much more stable than the old one. It is very similar to the one you are looking for. ![image](https://cdck-file-uploads-canada1.s3.dualstack.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/flex012/uploads/scalermusic/original/2X/8/86500991f172b65d168034950b35138899be4ba4.jpeg) You can easily adjust the width and the height of the stand. ---
**Author:** ![Bernd](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/forum.scalermusic.com/bernd/32/1320_2.png) [@Bernd](https://forum.scalermusic.com/u/Bernd)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2022, 2:58am UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/advice-for-a-keyboard-support/9746/3 "2022-02-22T02:58:17Z")
the website this link points to is trying to sell me some Italian cookies, but I am on a low carb diet 🤣 ---
**Author:** ![davide](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/forum.scalermusic.com/davide/32/824_2.png) [@davide](https://forum.scalermusic.com/u/davide)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2022, 5:04am UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/advice-for-a-keyboard-support/9746/4 "2022-02-22T05:04:22Z")
I use Quick Lok brand which is Italian! > **[Keyboard Stands & Accessories Archives - Quik Lok](https://www.quiklok.com/instrument-series/keyboard-stands/)** > > Quik Lok keyboard stands are designed and manufactured with only the highest quality materials and the best equipment and are trusted by musicians worldwide And the Hercules Z stands are great too > **[Products - Hercules Stands International](https://herculesstands.com/international/products/keyboard/z-stands/)** > > Products ---
**Author:** ![yorkeman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/edb3f5/32.png) [@yorkeman](https://forum.scalermusic.com/u/yorkeman)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2022, 10:37am UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/advice-for-a-keyboard-support/9746/5 "2022-02-22T10:37:02Z")
I ditched my X stand when I got two keyboards, and the type you cite is IMHO certainly more stable than the X design. Because my Roland JD800 is pretty heavy, I got the 'table type. ![stand](https://cdck-file-uploads-canada1.s3.dualstack.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/flex012/uploads/scalermusic/original/2X/1/12b487beb1b64265b38c4fd0f2c9980aa92b0f58.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![ClaudioPorcellana](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/forum.scalermusic.com/claudioporcellana/32/14242_2.png) [@ClaudioPorcellana](https://forum.scalermusic.com/u/ClaudioPorcellana)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2022, 10:45am UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/advice-for-a-keyboard-support/9746/6 "2022-02-22T10:45:45Z")
yes, I see, but they are expensive: almost double 🥶 ---
**Author:** ![ClaudioPorcellana](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/forum.scalermusic.com/claudioporcellana/32/14242_2.png) [@ClaudioPorcellana](https://forum.scalermusic.com/u/ClaudioPorcellana)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2022, 10:49am UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/advice-for-a-keyboard-support/9746/7 "2022-02-22T10:49:00Z")
> [@Bernd](#): > > some Italian cookies, but I am on a low carb diet hahahaha, you made my day 🤣 ---
**Author:** ![ClaudioPorcellana](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/forum.scalermusic.com/claudioporcellana/32/14242_2.png) [@ClaudioPorcellana](https://forum.scalermusic.com/u/ClaudioPorcellana)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2022, 7:42pm UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/advice-for-a-keyboard-support/9746/8 "2022-02-22T19:42:55Z")
Well, today I suddenly realized I had a suitable “support” already I don’t know the exact model, but I think it can be called [B&D XZ-style](https://www.blackanddecker.co.uk/EANZ/product/images/500x500x72/WM301/WM301_1.jpg), or Y-style maybe 😀 It is stable, sturdy with a maximum load of 160 kg, and above all free So I advice everybody to do a look in the garage or attic before acquiring one 🤣 ---
**Author:** ![yorkeman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/edb3f5/32.png) [@yorkeman](https://forum.scalermusic.com/u/yorkeman)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2022, 9:37pm UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/advice-for-a-keyboard-support/9746/9 "2022-02-22T21:37:41Z")
I take it that ‘do it yourself’ round the house no longer figures in your task lists … ---
**Author:** ![Miki](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/forum.scalermusic.com/miki/32/572_2.png) [@Miki](https://forum.scalermusic.com/u/Miki)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2022, 10:05pm UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/advice-for-a-keyboard-support/9746/10 "2022-02-22T22:05:36Z")
Not easy to put your legs inside though. And the height is not adjustable. But, if you like it, just do it 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![ClaudioPorcellana](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/forum.scalermusic.com/claudioporcellana/32/14242_2.png) [@ClaudioPorcellana](https://forum.scalermusic.com/u/ClaudioPorcellana)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2022, 10:13pm UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/advice-for-a-keyboard-support/9746/11 "2022-02-22T22:13:49Z")
> [@yorkeman](#): > > I take it that ‘do it yourself’ round the house no longer figures in your task lists yes, indeed, my manual ability is way decreased after my marriage, beacuse my wife (as any wife in the world I suppose 🤣) strongly dislikes dust & noises It’s a pity because in the past I was even able to built most part of a custom electric guitar, included the bridge, the tailpieces, and fine tuners starting from simple brass/iron rods Here is that custom guitar (close to a Gibson Les Paul) with just the fretboard to be added ![Custom elettrica e Gibson Les Paul](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/uploads/scalermusic/original/2X/3/304d2ef2c49823e88952cb2bca96671578498c9d.jpeg) BTW, at the time I was also tempted to DIY a humbucker pickup, but I was unable to find the extra-thin cable needed 🤪 ---
**Author:** ![ClaudioPorcellana](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/forum.scalermusic.com/claudioporcellana/32/14242_2.png) [@ClaudioPorcellana](https://forum.scalermusic.com/u/ClaudioPorcellana)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2022, 10:41pm UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/advice-for-a-keyboard-support/9746/12 "2022-02-22T22:41:16Z")
> [@Miki](#): > > Not easy to put your legs inside though. And the height is not adjustable Well, the height is correct (I measured it first) About the other issue, I’ll test it and let you know 😀 ---
**Author:** ![Bernd](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/forum.scalermusic.com/bernd/32/1320_2.png) [@Bernd](https://forum.scalermusic.com/u/Bernd)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2022, 1:01am UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/advice-for-a-keyboard-support/9746/13 "2022-02-23T01:01:44Z")
> [@ClaudioPorcellana](#): > > beacuse my wife (as any wife in the world I suppose 🤣) strongly dislikes dust & noises Speak for yourself buddy! In our house it is her who clutters the place with physical instruments and making noise with her accoustic practice 😉 ---
**Author:** ![ClaudioPorcellana](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/forum.scalermusic.com/claudioporcellana/32/14242_2.png) [@ClaudioPorcellana](https://forum.scalermusic.com/u/ClaudioPorcellana)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2022, 7:26pm UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/advice-for-a-keyboard-support/9746/14 "2022-02-24T19:26:22Z")
> [@Miki](#): > > Not easy to put your legs inside thoug Actually, this was easy, and the height was fine also The problem was rather the depth, forcing me to stay too far away the monitors So I think I’ll search for another solution, or I’ll just be stuck on leaving the MIDI keyboard on the table, a bit higher and backward compared to the PC keyboard & mouse ![20220224_202334](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/uploads/scalermusic/original/2X/3/3b6713240c116b68ed615ca1ac44c47e4a6e9cf8.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![eakwarren](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/forum.scalermusic.com/eakwarren/32/1805_2.png) [@eakwarren](https://forum.scalermusic.com/u/eakwarren)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2022, 3:40am UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/advice-for-a-keyboard-support/9746/15 "2022-03-01T03:40:55Z")
I got a similar [Z stand with locking wheels](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B079YWMH91) for my SL88 Grand. The center support bar hit my shins so I drilled holes in the bottom back side pieces and mounted it there. Still solid, roomier, and rolls great! 🙂 ![IMG_4899](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/uploads/scalermusic/original/2X/7/72b5be025870589db652dffc1b8d06b78433009c.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![ClaudioPorcellana](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/forum.scalermusic.com/claudioporcellana/32/14242_2.png) [@ClaudioPorcellana](https://forum.scalermusic.com/u/ClaudioPorcellana)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2022, 10:23am UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/advice-for-a-keyboard-support/9746/16 "2022-03-01T10:23:47Z")
Thanks for all your insight Actually I found that the even a Z table interferes with the PC keyboard support forcing me to stay too far away the monitors, so I’ll keep using the MIDI keyboard on the table at the moment If I’ll be able to find a solution, I’ll let you know