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THE EVER USEFUL ACCESSORY SHELF

It's not just for pencils anymore


We all have at least one of these, and depending upon the musician they can hold pencils, reeds, picks, etc.

For a percussionist it can be used to hold a triangle beater, no more clanking sounds when picking it up and replacing it on the stand shelf. Or worse yet, from the beater dropping on the floor when turning the page. Cut the shelf into 6" lengths and glue felt or a rubber sheet to the inside.

Triangle beater holder
It can also hold drum sticks. Cut 2 sections about 2 1/2" long and add the felt/rubber.

Drum stick holder
I used it for the battery holder and the stand light mount.












































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