'''Hamilton Stands Inc.''' is a musical instrument accessories manufacturing company founded in 1883 in Hamilton, Ohio and based in Middletown, Ohio. The company is currently owned by St. Louis Music.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Van Dyke |first1=Matthew |title=Saint Louis Music Acquires Hamilton Stands |url=http://msretailer.com/saint-louis-music-acquires-hamilton-stands/ |website=Music & Sound Retailer |date=2 November 2015 |publisher=Testa Communications |accessdate=10 April 2019}}</ref>
Hamilton is most famous for their wide variety of music stands (from light, fold-up types to rugged, near-permanent ones), used by musicians and music students around the world. Other Hamilton accessories include capos for stringed instruments, and instrument stands.
Musician Bob Dylan frequently used a Hamilton capo on his guitars, and studio and concert photos reveal their distinct look. Michael Nesmith of the Monkees referenced a Hamilton stand in his song "Circle Sky", in the line "Hamilton's smiling down".
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==External links== *[http://www.hamiltonstands.com/ Hamilton Stands Homepage] *[http://goliath.ecnext.com/coms2/gi_0199-5357029/Bill-Carpenter-acquires-Hamilton-Stands.html ''Bill Carpenter Acquires Hamilton Stands'' (news article)]
Category:Music equipment manufacturers Category:Manufacturing companies based in Ohio
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