HI, I've invented something of interest to you all and I'm a Griffith Park drummer (in Los Angeles) for over 35 years now.
I produce a very simple stand design that raises an instrument's sound hole off the ground.
Made from 1/4" welded steel, there are no parts to lose, no legs to break, no corners to catch on, and multiple stands nest inside one another for easy and convenient transport and storage.
This is a stable support system and takes lots of abuse and the rigors of touring and the design is applicable for a wide variety of world percussion instruments and there are different ones for playing standing or sitting.
If this sounds like something you can use, get back to me at
drumstands@surfside.net