I have started using another stand but still have this sitting in the music room with another instrument on it. It is a very good stand, but I got a better one when I walked into a sale. This Stagg stand is very good though! The only thing is you need to close the holder around the neck of the violin. My new stand closes around the neck of the violin when you hang it up. I still own this one and use it from time to time and that says enough.