Reddit mentions: The best keyboard stands

I got a Casio Privia PX-330 about a year ago for work. Casio keyboards certainly don't have the clout of the the big names like Roland and Korg, but I got it because I needed to move it a lot. For a full sized, weighted action keyboard it is quite light and it sounds pretty fantastic.

I would suggest that for your mom's needs, this keyboard will be more than enough to meet demands. There's no reason to buy a large, heavier, more expensive keyboard aimed at professional level use just to get a good name when that's not what your mother probably really needs. This keyboard runs in the $600 price range. Drop a little money on a keyboard stand and a bench and you're all set for much cheaper than what someone has in their store.

You can buy a wooden stand and pedal board for under $100 and get a pretty decent looking keyboard set up and a set of a pedals. I can't say anything about the quality as I don't have them (they aren't tailored to my needs), but it's not a bad price to have a nice looking stand and a full set of pedals if she's not planning to move the keyboard around.

I'd highly caution against buying a keyboard out of a music store simply because of the ridiculous markup. I've seen the PX-130 (far inferior to the PX-330) for hundreds more than I bought my 330 for. To be honest, I've seen the PX-330 for cheaper at Best Buy than I've ever seen it in a music store. Many of those places are just going to rip you off. They pander to customers who are looking for instruments but don't know anything about them.

I always cry when I see a trumpet student walk out of a music shop with a piece of aluminum foil masquerading as beginner level instrument while paying a price that could've bought them a good Bach Stradivarius.

By the way, if you want to go even cheaper, that is you mother doesn't need lots of different bells and whistles, you might look at just getting a Privia PX-130. It's a few hundred cheaper and will most likely still meet her needs if she's been used to playing on a simple upright up till now. The piano sound is good and the action feels great (just like the 330). If money is a non-issue (sounds like it if you're looking to drop 2k on a keyboard) then the extras on the 330 are certainly fantastic.

I would just caution again not to overbuy for your mother's needs. Figure out what she wants out of it. If she wants a keyboard that has a good piano sound and functions like a piano, you don't need to get a keyboard with dozens of tones and such. You can can start paying a lot more when you're getting features meant for a different level of user.

NOTE: As I was looking around for links, I noticed that there are PX-330 and PX-130 keyboards from Casio that are NOT Privia. I can only speak to the quality of the Privia line from experience so beware of that when shopping. These non-Privias are much cheaper, but I'm not sure at what loss.

I can't speak as to whether or not they will be releasing a new model any time soon but I've owned a P-255 for about a year or so now and it is definitely one that I will be using indefinitely, or at least until I get to a more advanced level. It is a pretty solid piano for the price range. The keys feel good and I love being able to record right to a flash drive. My only complaint is that the speakers in the piano sound a bit weak sometimes but the issue is non-existent if you are playing with headphones. Portability wise, the piano does have some weight to it so juts keep that in mind.


As far as stands go, check out Z-stands. And see which ones will work for you. Example




I am currently using these headphones and they are fantastic. Incredible comfort and sound. The cable swaps out from the headphones so you can either plug them directly into the piano or swap the cord and use it to listen to music on your phone.

I'm getting ready to build a music workstation, too. I was all set to buy this from Ikea until I learned the shelves are only 15" wide so I'm going to make my own with wider shelves and a wider desk. The Ikea desk and shelves screw/bolt together so I'm figuring out how to do that with off-the-shelf hardware.

The advantage of this open bookcase design is that you can get to the backs of the components very easily for rewiring or dis-assembly. You (mostly) don't need to get on your knees; just walk around to the other side of the shelf. No cooling fans needed.

I'm going to position my piano-keyboard on right side of the desk, opposite and parallel to the shelves, using this normal-but-heavy-duty keyboard stand and position my second monitor so it can be seen when I spin my chair to the right to play the keyboard. I already own the stand (great stand BTW) so I figure "why not use it?" Here too the keyboard back is open for easy access to the wiring.

Through research I've learned that when selecting wood for the desktop portion, one must consider the 'sag' factor. One can use a 3/4 plywood with braces/stiffeners underneath but I want the underneath to be clean/smooth so I'm going to laminate 3 sheets of 3/4 finished plywood.

I'm fairy experienced at painting cabinetry so I already know I'll use Bulls Eye 1-2-3 acrylic primer and INSX-L Cabinet Coat acrylic enamel. The INSL-X is available only in white satin but gloss is easier to clean so I'll use Minwax Polycrylic clear full gloss for the final coats.

These acrylic paints are easy to apply, and very durable, and since they are water-based they are low odor and clean with soap and water. That clear doesn't yellow.

I'm thinking $450-500 for all materials.

Edit: clarity

I splurged on this stand but I love how easy it is to adjust in a pinch (no more tightening as tight as you can).

For vocals I prefer the round weighted base cuz it’s easier to avoid tripping on. But I got a boom attachment for reach (can’t find the link sorry!)

I haven’t taken the plunge to actually bring a full keyboard onstage, but I have two of these - great for my Bass Station and Octatrack, and unobtrusive on a stage.

I put other gear on this keyboard stand, which is nice because the height and length are both adjustable, and it collapses quite easily.

At home I have a Pyle Z-stand, but I haven’t even thought about putting it in my car since I got it - kinda intimidated by the packing implications tbh :)

If you end looking into buying a piano, I highly recommend this digital piano. The keys are weighted to feel just like like a real piano's keys and it has a wonderful, accurate sound. It doesn't have lots of different sound settings though, if that is important to you. I got that piano and this stand a couple years ago.

As far as learning to play, the piano is a pretty easy instrument to teach yourself. I taught myself on my dad's old keyboard from videos online. The biggest challenge is learning to play with both hands at the same time. What helped me was imagining both hands as one, as weird as that sounds...

I can take pictures of the piano so you can get a better idea of the size if you're interested.

Here's everything I bought for mine:

• Bench - $30
  
  
• Stand - $60
  
  
• [Garritan CFX VST] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KLFF91O/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) - $170
  
  
• Audio Interface - $100 Comes with ableton which can be used to record the midi and also comes with a free addictive keys piano. Pretty nice for the price. There's about 7 ms of latency when I use this setup on my laptop which is completely unnoticeable.
  
  
• [VPC 1] (https://www.musicstore.de/en_US/EUR/Kawai-VPC1-Masterkeyboard/art-SYN0004258-000) - About $1400 dollars after shipping and a duty tax of $76 will be charged if you live in the U.S. Still cheaper than I was able to find it elsewhere
  
  You'll also need a nice pair of speakers or headphones. I use the Audio-Technica ATH-AD700x's which are open back and they sound pretty good. I actually got a set of Sterling MX5 studio monitors in addition to my headphones to set on top of the piano and they sound amazing. If you ever think you will be playing for anyone or performing I recommend getting a pair of the MX5's. It's about $200 and then $10 for a cable. They will hook right up to the audio interface.

I have a stand like [this one: ] (https://www.amazon.com/Stage-KS7150-Table-Keyboard-Stand/dp/B000EXIMFI/ref=br_lf_m_r2pcbvggf66h9wy_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&s=musical-instruments) which is a lot more stable, easier to anchor down and you might be able to fit your amp under it which helps both with storage and hiding cords. Is it possible to block off the part of the room with the piano? Like, have the piano in a corner and have a baby gate around it (like the playpen type of baby gates), since that's a lot of things to keep out of reach. Speaking of the amount of things, are headphones an option? If you could leave the amp in a storage area then you could put the pedal and headphones up whenever they weren't in use and the piano would be the only thing you'd have to worry about. Bonus points: you could play during naptime.


You'll also need to think of how to secure the keyboard to the base (regardless of what you put the keyboard on) since it's easy to pull down. I haven't looked at the bottom of mine for a while, but are there any holes/bars that you could loop zip ties through to keep it on the stand? You should be able to bolt down the stand to the wall like any other piece of furniture.


If none of that sounds doable, do you have closet space to store it? Maybe just keep a space clear for it and unpack it when you want to play and re-pack it up when you aren't. That'd be a really annoying option, but it could work as a last resort scenario. I hope you can get it figured out so it works for your family!

I used this coffin, and this stand.

Between the coffin and the NS7FX, Its over 100 lbs and sits on the stand very steadily. I take the top of the coffin and put it on the stand, and that makes a "table" to drape the cloth over. The NS7 in the coffin goes on top of that.

This setup is extremely stable, there is nowhere for anyone to put a drink, it looks super professional, and has the added bonus of taking up a lot less room in my car than a table.

Here's a pic of what the setup looks like from the side. At this gig. there was a table there already, and I used it to set my monitor and lighting controller on. I was on a stage here, so I didn't have to worry about a drink being set on my stand. Normally I would put my monitor and lighting controller on the stand with the laptop, and it keeps my area pretty secure.

A little pricier than $1,000 with everything and Casio may not be the most respected name in music equipment due to only fairly recently entering the pro audio market but this keyboard is pretty groovy for the price. Formal stand and Folding Z Stand

Combine with m50xs and enjoy =)

I have a keystation88. It feels pretty good, it took a bit of breaking in to stop the keys from clicking, but it feels nice. As stated its not an acoustic piano but its comparable to a cheaper electric piano with weighted keys. Its a good buy (I paid 180 for mine) and there isnt really anything else in the price point that compares. Take the money you save and invest in a sturdy table style stand (example).

FP-30 is much better than Yamaha-115.

But why $1000?? it's only 700$

1. You don't need native stand at the beginning. You can buy cheap stand like this https://www.amazon.com/Casio-ARDX-Double-Keyboard-Stand/dp/B002YNHZI6?ref_=fsclp_pl_dp_8 You can order native stand later, on Christmas or Birthday lol
   
2. You don't need a pedal. Because FP-30 is shipped with pedal already. As for me, I ordered very good pedal on AliExpress (better than native fp30 pedal) for something like
   16$
   
3. You can check out Kawai ES-110
   
4. if you in europe, check out online store - musikproduktiv.de

I have a P45 and like it. The plastic on it is pretty sturdy so it took quite a serious whack for it to crack and displace like that. Personally, I wouldn't pay more than $100 for one with that kind of damage even assuming everything actually works. If you are really set on it, though, here's what I would do -

• Check each and every key at different velocities and loudness to make sure they all work and don't stick.
  
• Make sure the sustain pedal and the polyphony both work.
  
• Play as loud as you can for a bit (e.g., full keyboard arpeggios or block chords up and down the keyboard) with the sustain pedal down to push the speakers hard to see how they sound (i.e., aren't torn or otherwise blown).
  
• download the owners manual for it and use it to carefully check that every function works.
  
• Take a flashlight with you and use it to look between the keys to see how much crud there is (crumbs, cat hair and the like can build up around the electrical contacts under the keys causing them to stop working after a while).
  
• The missing music sheet holder is a rather big deal so check with Yamaha to see if you can get a replacement (and the cost if it is available).
  
• Check the stability of the stand (the cheapo single-X type stands like this one are typically rather wobbly, a double-X is much better).
  
• Look closely underneath to see if the plastic there is also cracked.
  
• Take a headset with a 1/4 inch adapter to make sure the sound out socket works.
  
• Make an "hmm, I don't know about this" comment every time you come across something that is off or questionable to help strengthen your bargaining position at the end.
  
  I hope this helps, good luck!

If you played the cello for a bunch of years I'm guessing you already know how to read music and hear when you've screwed up a note, so that's gonna be a huge help.

I'm in my 30s and just started playing the piano again after a 20+ year hiatus. I took lessons for 2-3 years when I was in elementary school, and then dabbled in various instruments throughout high school, then just stopped. I decided to take up piano again like 2 months ago.

1. Roland FP-30 is great, especially for entry level.
   
   
2. Stand choice is really up to you. I don't think the KDP-70 pedal unit will work without the KSC-70 stand, though, since it attaches to the stand. If it's feasible financially and you don't need it to be portable I think the stand and pedal unit combo are a good choice. I have a cheap pedal that doesn't attach to the stand and definitely have issues with it trying to wander around my floor. The furniture-style stand and attached pedal are definitely more similar to an acoustic piano than my hacky setup. That said you can get cheaper stands and pedals that are adequate. I'd just warn you to stay away from cheap single X-stands because they're really wobbly. With your height I'd go for a Z stand or the furniture stand so you're not bashing your knees.
   
   
3. I have a teacher. I would be a hot mess of bad habits without my teacher. It's not even that expensive, as things go. Totally find yourself a teacher if it is at all humanly possible.
   
   Also, don't feel like you have to practice a million hours a day. I practice 30-60 minutes a day and am advancing much faster than I expected. I suspect it's better to practice 30 minutes a day every day than to try to practice 2 hours a day and then get overwhelmed and busy and skip days all the time.

I gig with a little more gear than you, but I fit it all on a cheap X folding stand with a metal shelf I found in the dumpster across the top for a table. The shelf is a rectangle of sheet metal bent around the edges for rigidity. The stand is a little lower than it should be for good ergonomics but its worked for me, gigging about 3-4 times a month for the last 4+ years.

I recently bought a Griffin coffin stand like this one:

http://www.amazon.com/Double-Studio-Keyboard-Laptop-Griffin/dp/B004THB8OW/ref=pd_sxp_f_pt

and modified it so that the legs extend further so the table is higher. I haven't gigged with this stand yet because I threw it in the studio and started using it there. Its now too useful to leave folded up next to the door...

It would depend a little bit on the exact equipment you want to use. DJ equipment that is designed to be mounted uses 19" racking. So basically, you would want to make a big box that has 19" rack rails for amps and CD players and EQs, with a slanted top that also has a set of 19" rack rails for the mixer / CD remotes / etc. Then you would mount the speakers on the sides and have it all on casters.

The thing is, there is already a lot of stuff like this on the market. I've DJed professionally and had to tote my equipment around, and the thing you learn real fast is that there are always stairs and curbs, parking is a pain, and basically your best bet is to keep your stuff as light as possible and make it easy to break down into parts a single person can carry unassisted.

If I was going to do something like you are suggesting, I wouldn't attach the speakers at all. If I was going to carry a big setup involving a mixer, amp, EQ, CD players, and a laptop table, I would mount the equipment in a stand like this or a case like this into which you can rack your mixer, CD players, CD remotes, amps, and then add on a foldable 19" rack compatible laptop table like this.

The other issue with the spring arm stands is that they don't hold a lot of weight. Most condenser mics are just too heavy for them, but that may just be the ones we have. The answer to shock mount is always yes, it's a worth while investment.

EDIT: AH, for the behringer weight wouldn't be an issue. As for stands, I have something like this and it does the job perfectly. This

I have a Yamaha P-45 and like it a lot. Besides price, weighted keys/general feel were my primary importance when looking and going from playing on purely acoustic pianos for 10+ years to digital out of necessity I think they feel pretty good and true to the real thing.

You can get the P-45 for $400 right now on most websites (down from the usual $450) and fits your criteria. I bought mine on B&H Photo-Video-Audio to save the ~$30 tax that would have been charged buying it in person and on most other websites. As for sustain pedal and stand, those have done me well. Full setup for ~$484 with Amazon's tax. Not bad if you ask me.

My advice: If you're not absolutely sure what you want, go to a music store and try out as many keyboards as you can until you find something you like. The Guitar Center near me had a P-45, its big brother the P-115, and a few others on display you could mess around with.

Also, if you do end up going with a digital keyboard and get it shipped to your house, make sure everything works before throwing the packaging away (there's lots of it). The first one I got had a dead key but after contacting B&H they did a good job with returning it and sending me a replacement.

That's a beautiful desk. Thanks for the advice! My desk is adjustable in height but I'm not sure if it has the depth necessary to hold multiple tiers of gear like that. I'd have to find a new place for my mixer/analog heat/deluge/rytm if I used the desk for a keyboard, so I'm thinking that I'm going to get a second tier riser for my keyboard stand (like https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B077J8BRWV/ref=psdcmw_491024011_t2_B0002E3DNU). Cheers

My favourite stands are T-stands like this: https://www.amazon.com/Stage-Heavy-Mixer-Keyboard-Stand/dp/B0010HDS2O

They're really sturdy—they don't sink as much as X-stands, if I'm putting my weight into playing, and they're easy to fold up for transport.

An X-stand is less expensive, though, so that may be the best option if price is a major factor for you.

god i was so happy when i got rid of the last A frame. just so unwieldy...
I went with shelves and i will never look back:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B074MNRHX6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

also these are great, strong enough to hold a Rhodes 88

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0010HDS2O/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

For sure, I paid roughly $600 just for my P-105. I must admit though the full stand will make your life so much better. The piano will stay stable and not move around. Definitely worth the price. I really like that sustain pedal as well. I hate the simple square one I have, so that's another plus of this bundle. The last thing would be just replacing that chair, I've never used a scissor style chair, but it can't be any more stable than a scissor stand. I'd recommend replacing that if you start really getting into piano.

Actually that's something I vexxed about for awhile while planning the final state for the room. I used to have a Quicklok 2-tier stand, but it was all crooked and problematic.

The stand on the right was bought from a local synth shop owner who didn't need it any more. It's a Pro Line and I paid him seventy five bucks for it. It's pretty sturdy and meant for touring, so the footprint is a big larger than I'd prefer.

I just bought the one on the left last week from Amazon. It's the more durable of the 3-tier Quicklock stands available. I'm really happy with it. Very precisely made and sturdy. Here's a link: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JIULCGO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Thanks for the thorough reply!

I'll take your word about X-stands. Most people seem to agree with you. And I couldn't put up with all the wobbling.

I've decided to go with this stand:
http://www.amazon.com/Casio-CS-67-Keyboard-Stand-PX130/dp/B002KG9LX4 Mainly because I found one on Craigslist at a deep discount ($25 instead of the $90 Amazon is charging.) What do you think? Will it work for some quiet playing in my room?

I don't plan to do any gigging -- not for a long while anyway -- and I want to pay as little on the stand as possible. I am usually tight-fisted, and the $500 I just spent on the keyboard makes me cringe just a little.

I use [this] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B016N052M6/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1) stand. If you have the perfect spot for the controller on the desk then keep it there, if not I'd suggest the stand.

I like it because I can adjust the height of the stand. Additionally I can move it closer/away from the TV. It allows me to move it to the perfect spot.

I play bemani in my living room, and sometimes when I have company I move the controller and the stand in order to make more room and avoid telling people to not use it as a coaster. The stand survives moving well.

I believe it's this: http://www.amazon.com/Stage-Rocker-Powered-Hamilton-SR610111/dp/B0087UPXH0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1369584018&sr=8-1&keywords=boom+stand+bass+drum

I originally bought it for my kick-drum but it works great as a desk boom-stand.

i'm thinking of getting [one of these eventually] (http://www.amazon.com/Double-Studio-Keyboard-Laptop-Griffin/dp/B004THB8OW/ref=sr_1_63?ie=UTF8&qid=1398177831&sr=8-63&keywords=keyboard+stand+tier) as i want to put the keyboard on top, and my huge keyboard case on the bottom spot, with my desktop synths/sampler/noisemakers/mixers/whatever on top of the case. seems very sturdy and folds up surprisingly small.

That's an On Stage KS7150 and it's great for the buck! Got it for 60CAD on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B000EXIMFI/ref=pe_3034960_236394800_TE_dp_1

Lots of things you can do with $25 on Amazon:

Behringer Ultra Vibrato UV300 pedal ($25)

Behringer Ultra Chorus UC200 pedal ($25)

Rock Band 25-key MIDI keytar ($24)

M-Audio SP-2 sustain pedal ($14)

Behringer Ultravoice XM8500 dynamic vocal mic ($20)

Auphonix 6" double mesh pop filter ($19)

Behringer Ultra-DI DI400P passive DI box ($20)

On-Stage single X keyboard stand ($22)

Andoer melodica ($20)

Andoer kalimba/mbira thumb piano ($12)

Big Thunder Tube ($30)

Small Thunder Tube ($8)

Angled Thunder Tube ($28)

Meinl Percussion 8" claves ($6)

Stylophone ($24)

Cables

Cable adapters

I personally picked up a Yamaha P95 as a beginner and am fairly happy with it. As a newbie, I can't compare the action of the keys, but they feel similar to a real piano. The extra features are nice, but are never really used (metronome is probably the only thing). I did buy a midi controller so I could use software on my computer for practicing, sounds, and recording. The price you are quoted seems kind of high to me, unless you are getting the stand too. I got mine brand new for 399$ (without the stand).

Don't go with an X stand, you'll regret it, but if you can't afford the "real" stand, go with a Z stand. That's what I went with and I love it. Plus, frankly, I think it looks cooler - has sort of a stage vibe.

This is mine, but I got it bundled off craigslist for a lot less. There are similar ones online for around $40 (saw one on this thread too)

https://www.amazon.com/Stage-KS7350-Heavy-Folding-Keyboard/dp/B000LCRP14

Buy these. They're super fucking rock solid and actually affordable:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008I5QTQI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It’s a Plixio Z style stand. The second tier is made by Knox. It was purchased separately and added on later. I’m really happy with both.

The stand and second tier were both purchased from amazon.

Stand: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07574VQPQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_..JMDbF2FZK1E

Second tier: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077J8BRWV/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_o9JMDbMZSF97S

Samson C01U. I just found out Amazon has a package where it comes with headphones and a pop filter and some other stuff for 10 bucks more than the cost of the mic itself. Link

That along with this mic stand should get you going.

Edit: Btw, the pop filter I bought was almost 18 dollars, so the package was definitely worth it.

They're by On Stage. Very sturdy and easy to set up. You can do some cool things with them by adding wood to make shelves for smaller pieces of gear, or other custom tube mounting boards. Here's the link where I picked mine up:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000G3KNT4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I use a stand like this https://www.amazon.com/Plixio-Piano-Keyboard-Stand-Adjustable/dp/B07574VQPQ?ref_=fsclp_pl_dp_3
It is much more sturdy than an x stand. It may cost a little more but it is worth it. Trying to play fast or loud pieces on an x stand causes the piano to shake a lot.

Nope! No wobble at all. I made sure the stand was top notch (stable) before stacking them up that high. I hear ya on the vertigo!

Quik Lok QL-723 Pro Series Heavy Duty Keyboard "X" Stand https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JIULCGO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_GXKRJ8AvSrjrs

I’ve had this one for my Casio for years, not sure if they make them anymore, but it’s quite sturdy. The OnStage brand seems good quality.

Stand:

Depends on whether you want to get the official stand or a generic X stand. If you were getting the DXG 660, it appears to come with a stand I think? The official stand for the P-115 will set you back about $100.
Whilst a X style stand probably costs around $25.

Stool:

Cheaper stools can be had for around $25. If you wanted something fancy like you would get with an acoustic, then probably around $60 upwards?

Pedal unit

Note that you will probably want to buy a decent sustain pedal (the one that came with my P105 was terrible). Again you can get a generic one for around $20. The official pedal unit for the P115 will set you back $75.

I use a keyboard stand for my controller, for a low-ish cost solution. Granted I am rather short.(5”7)

Edit: https://www.amazon.com/Stage-KS7190-Classic-Single-X-Keyboard/dp/B0007WPCKE/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=keyboard%2Bstand&qid=1567996191&s=gateway&sr=8-3&th=1&psc=1

This one in particular.

While it doesn't have a music stand with it, I would recommend this stand instead since it's built like a tank and for not much more: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B016N052M6 you can also add a 2nd tier to it if you decide to expand and add another keyboard later on. It's not collapsible, but it has zero wobble or flex at all.

It was useful to get this down in text for myself, I've ended up deciding to get this:

https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/WS7500RBSyst--on-stage-stands-ws7500-complete-system-rosewood
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and this:https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JIULCGO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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This.

But something like this off Amazon (or wherever) and you'll be set. Just check the weight of the keyboard and the weight limit of the stand before you buy it. I personally feel safer with a double braced stand but I've used so how braced stands at my school for some relatively heavy keyboards and I've never had an issue.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0087UPVAO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_5Jt9ybSBPDFSB

I have 2 of these and would recommend them. I use them for stationary studio use, nothing live.

On Stage KS7903 3-Tier A-Frame Keyboard Stand

Because they come straight from the factory packaged as one unit.

I would take some measurements and see if you can get away with a similar wood stand from Yamaha.

My z stand is solid as a rock.

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B000LCRP14/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

FYI I went with the below. No internal organs required.

On-Stage KS7150 Table Top... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000EXIMFI?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Get a two tier stand. If you want more synths or other gear get one of these.

You need to buy this. It's 50% off.

On-Stage KS7190 Classic Single-X Keyboard Stand https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0007WPCKE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_QW0gDbJ4VRY91

Here is the link

I don't need a laptop with my controller all the time and was considering using this keyboard stand

Is this more of something that you are looking for?

https://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-L85-Keyboard-Stand/dp/B001MLYWV4/ref=sr_1_17?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1486002167&sr=1-17&keywords=keyboard+stand

I've used this sort of z-stand for anything under 80 pounds.

Z stands will not have your keyboard as near the wall as an X stand can get it. But you also won't be kicking your stand anymore to access your pedal unit. Usually the Z stands have a higher/lower adjustment without sacrificing stability.

Get a Z-Stand. https://www.amazon.com/Knox-Style-Heavy-Adjustable-Keyboard/dp/B016N052M6

I got this z stand for my es8. It is very sturdy and was cheap.



Stellar Labs 555-13830 Heavy Duty Keyboard Stand with Adjustable Width and Height https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008I5QTQI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_VIohUVUnnhQWz



/but I am a noob and don't play anything like chopin etudes. All I can say is that for a beginner this stand feels very solid and doesn't move.

That is the stand I used with my original keyboard. I don't see any reason it wouldn't work since it's adjustable. Did you go from not-88 keys to 88-keys? The stand can widen but it will sink lower as it does. The stand never tipped over on me - but my keyboard was only 200 dollars. A quick search suggests closer to 700 for the FP30.

For my new keyboard I got the stand linked below. It costs more but it's very sturdy (all metal) and has no threat of tipping over. I like that I can adjust the height without effecting the "tabletop" area. I will say though while this stand is portable it's not as portable as the X style. More pieces to take apart and what not but that is the price of sturdiness.

If you've already ordered it you can try the X out and if it seems wobbly upgrade. The X stands just make me worried looking at them but again, like I said, when I had one it never tipped over. It just seems like it could at any moment.

https://www.amazon.com/Knox-Style-Adjustable-Heavy-Keyboard/dp/B016N052M6/ref=zg_bs_491024011_6?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=73DQFBEY20NV0GN399JJ

I use this stand for my P115. No problems with wobbling but it doesn't look like the L85 if that's what you're after.