As a performing guitarist who values functionality, sexy looking gear, premium finishes, and portability, I’ve tested dozens of stands and accessories in my over 60 000 hours of teaching. That’s 28 years for my fellow standard grade maths readers. But few match the modular integration and smart design of the Kraftgeek music stand system. In this Kraftgeek music stand review I assess four key components: the music stand, music bag, iPhone extension holder, and the attachable light. Is this the ultimate seamless stage solution you need as a guitarist? Is it durable? Is it functional? Does it live up to the hype? Will it help you sight read 32nd notes? Let’s see.

Kraftgeek Music Stand Review: Performance and Practicality in One

Pros:

• Nice and neat fold up design with angle adjustments and side clips for your music sheets
• Excellent stability on stage and can hold A4 and A3 sheets
• Lightweight and feels like carbon fibre structure

Cons:

• None. It really doesn’t have any other than how durable this will in the long run and extended usage but only time will tell.

This stand brings together ease of use and modern design. It’s heavier than ultra-budget “steel” stands, but for professionals, that’s a trade worth making. This is hands down the sexiest music stand you will ever own.

Kraftgeek Music Bag: Integrated and Intuitive

The music bag is more than storage just for the stand. It can hold many essentials you may need.

Pros:

• Lightweight and scratch proof
• Smart internal storage with adjustable compartments
• Can store many extras in the bag like picks, business cards, strings, capos, tuners, condoms etc

Cons:

• Shoulder strap lacks ergonomic padding

When paired with the stand, this bag simplifies carrying all your gear drastically. Whip it out and pop it up. It’s ideal for guitarists on the move, whether you’re teaching or gigging. I would not get the stand without this accessory.

Kraftgeek iPhone Extension Holder: Stay Connected Onstage

Pros:

• Fits most phones with cases
• Rotates for portrait/landscape modes
• Strong, stage-safe clamp

Cons:

• May obstruct larger sheet music folders if poorly positioned

If you use apps like Setlist Helper or forScore, this tool becomes essential. I found the iPhone holder a standout for its thoughtful adjustability and solid grip. It is essential for digital setups. It does not quite fit a standard iPad/tablet. Maybe the smaller ones work but I only have a regular sized iPad. Also great for filming your performance for your social media channels. You influencer you.

Kraftgeek LED Light: Illuminate Your Performance

Pros:

• Two brightness levels
• USB-C rechargeable – get 3 x AA rechargeable’s
• Stable clip with two winged wide lights

Cons:

• Battery drains faster on max setting

Clip it on the stand and you’re covered for even the darkest stage. The light performs best at medium settings, and I appreciated its consistent beam pattern. There are no hot spots or flicker. Perfect for pit musicians or low light outdoor gigs. The light is cool white and not warm white. Just pure shine all over your music which may provide glare on really white paper. You can always wear sunglasses at the gig and be the coolest cat on stage.

What Our Pupils Think About The KraftGeek Music Stand

Andrew one of our budding pupils took the stand for a test drive for a week and here are his findings.

Pros:

• The stand is well-designed with foldable components that make it compact and easy to store or transport.

• The adjustable manuscript holder securely fits standard paper sizes using integrated plastic clips.

• A built-in battery-powered light ensures good visibility of the manuscript in any lighting.

• Its lightweight build and durable carry bag with a strap make it highly portable.

• It includes a dedicated smartphone holder for added convenience.

Cons:

• The lightweight design makes the stand prone to toppling and raises concerns about long-term durability.

• Heavier devices like tablets may strain the manuscript holder, potentially causing it to tip or break.

• The smartphone holder struggles to accommodate larger modern phones in horizontal orientation.

Final Thoughts on This Kraftgeek Music Stand Review

Used together, the Kraftgeek music stand, bag, phone holder, and light create a streamlined, pro-grade performance system. Small and compact and great design. I really cant fault it. Whether you’re a gigging musician, music educator, or ensemble player, this modular setup reduces clutter, increases readiness, and elevates your presence on stage. The durability long term may be an issue as it is quite light and not as robust and heavy as the old school “solid black” music stands are. All in all, it’s great and has an “Apple” feel and design about it which is a step in the right direction. We would highly recommend this if you are a serious guitarist looking to for a quick easy and slick set up with tons of extra sexy features.

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