Abstract: A multiple-piece musical instrument stand comprising a base including first and second legs extending outward at an acute angle from interconnection therebetween, the legs adapted to rest fully on a planar surface, a first stem of terminal length having one end adapted for inter-fitting with the interconnection of the legs and extending upward therefrom at an acute angle to the plain of the base, a second stem defined by a connecting end for connection to the distal end of the first stem and continuing upward at the same acute angle as the first stem and an instrument yoke extending outward from the second stem member attached thereto adapted to temporarily receive therein the head member of a stringed instrument so as to retain the instrument therein with the weight of the instrument hanging freely downward and above the base to support the instrument within the acute angle formed between the yoke and the base.