I needed something to hold notes, music.. to be easily readable when practicing and this has proved to be almost perfect. Fitted easily but does 'droop' a little, though it isn't an issue even with a large book on it. The only negative is that there is no front lip to stop some of my stiffer books closing, but this was simply solved by clamping a section of 'L' shaped alloy to the front of the stands 'foot' & that the clamp action that stop the holder from swiveling is hard to lock in place, but again not really an issue. Excellent value, very pleased with this and wouldn't hesitate to recommend it.