Manhasset History

The Manhasset Specialty company began in 1935, when inventor and musician, Otto Laggervall, dissatisfied with the quality of the existing music stands and their inherent problems and shortcomings, set out to develop a better music stand. He succeeded in developing the initial Manhasset music stands. He developed his first music stands using the highest quality materials and workmanship - a tradition that continues today. At the time of the company's founding, Otto lived in Manhasset, New York - hence the company's name. During the early 1940s, Otto moved the company to Yakima, Washington (where it is still located).

Over the years, new stands and various accessory products have been added to the Manhasset line, and countless improvements have been made to the manufacturing processes. Manhasset has, however, never let go of the essential requirement demanding that quality is the highest priority.

Today at Manhasset, they continue working to research and develop new and unique products to fit the needs of musicians of all ages, as well as to improve upon what has always been the finest quality line of music stands available.