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K&M 14952.000.55 Tuba Stand Lightweight Foldable
K&M 14952.000.55 Tuba Stand Lightweight Foldable
K&M 14952.000.55 Tuba Stand Lightweight Foldable
K&M 14952.000.55 Tuba Stand Lightweight Foldable
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K&M 14952.000.55 Tuba Stand Lightweight Foldable

★★★★★4.0 (7 reviews)

A low-profile, snap-base tuba stand that folds flat in seconds and keeps your instrument stable on any stage floor without adding bulk to your gear load.

$106.16*
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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated:Jun 27, 2026.Price and availability are subject to change.

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Overview

The K&M 14952.000.55 is a purpose-built tuba stand designed around one core engineering priority: stable support with minimal setup time. The snap-in base uses a three-leg geometry that locks open with a single action and collapses just as quickly — no knobs to loosen, no telescoping sections to manage. Three-point contact is inherently self-leveling on flat surfaces, which means the stand does not rock when one leg is slightly off a floor seam or a stage riser edge, a practical advantage over four-leg designs in real-world performance environments. The low-profile configuration keeps the tuba's center of gravity close to the floor, reducing the leverage available to knock it over from a passing musician or stand bump.

This is a stand built for working musicians who move frequently — pit orchestras, brass quintets, wind ensemble sections, and practice room rotation. The folded dimensions (6.0" x 8.6" x 33.7") make it a reasonable add-on to a tuba transport load, and the lightweight construction means it does not offset the weight savings of a lighter case. K&M's hardware reputation in the professional stand market is well established, and the materials on the 14952 reflect that standard — the stand feels solid underfoot without unnecessary mass. It does one thing, it does it without complication, and it gets out of your way on setup and teardown. For a tuba stand, that is exactly the specification that matters.

Key Features

Snap-in base with 3-Leg construction, which is foldable for transport

The package length of the product is 6.0 inches

The package width of the product is 8.6 inches

The package height of the product is 33.7 inches

Specifications

Brand
K&M
Model
14952.000.55
Type
Tuba Stand
Construction
Snap-in base, 3-leg
Portability
Foldable
Folded Length
33.7 inches
Folded Width
8.6 inches
Folded Depth
6.0 inches

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Snap-in base mechanism collapses the three legs without tools, breaking the stand down in seconds for fast teardown between venues or rehearsals.
  • Three-leg construction provides inherently stable, wobble-free support on level stage and rehearsal surfaces without leg adjustment.
  • Folded package dimensions (6.0" x 8.6" x 33.7") are compact enough to transport alongside a tuba case without requiring a dedicated stand bag.
  • Low-profile design keeps the tuba close to the floor, reducing topple risk compared to taller pedestal-style stands.
  • Lightweight construction reduces the total gear weight musicians carry to rehearsals, pits, and performances.

👎 Cons

  • No height or angle adjustment — the stand's fixed geometry may not position every tuba body optimally for all bell configurations or resting preferences.
  • At 33.7 inches folded, the stand is too tall to fit inside most standard tuba cases, requiring separate external transport.
  • K&M does not publish a weight load rating for this model, which makes it difficult to formally specify for institutional or rental fleet procurement.
  • The snap-in leg mechanism, while convenient, introduces a potential failure point under rough transport conditions that a bolted or welded base would not have.

Frequently Asked Questions

K&M specifies the 14952 for all tubas. The three-legged base provides a wide, stable footprint that accommodates the bell-downward resting position of most tuba bell configurations, including larger BBb basses. That said, for unusually large or irregularly-shaped bells, physically testing the fit at a music retailer before committing is the prudent step.
The snap-in mechanism allows the three legs to collapse without tools — the stand breaks down in a few seconds. In folded configuration, it packs to approximately 6.0" x 8.6" x 33.7" per the listed dimensions, making it viable for gig bags and instrument cases with stand pockets, or as a standalone carry item alongside a tuba case.
The three-leg construction distributes weight evenly, which performs well on level stage and rehearsal floors. On uneven outdoor surfaces or inclined pit floors, a three-leg stand is inherently more stable than four-leg designs (no rocking from uneven leg contact), but K&M does not publish specific load ratings or surface-type specifications for this model.
Based on available specifications, the stand is a fixed-height, low-profile design — the leg geometry sets the resting height without additional adjustment. It is designed to cradle the tuba at a stable seated position, not to suspend it at variable heights.
At 33.7 inches tall folded, the stand is roughly the height of a standard tuba case handle. It will not fit inside most tuba cases, but it travels efficiently as a bundled external attachment or in a separate stand bag, adding minimal footprint to your load-out.

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