I would design the clamp from the plastic music stand to the metal rod, at the moment it is a friction joint, and you need a 13mm hex wrench to loosen it or tighten it, IF NEEDED. Currently friction seems to work, but I'd rather there was a finger wheel or a wing nut type lock - no time to look for tools on a gig. That said, does it work? Yes, doesn't really get in the way and as big as my RAT jazz stand.