Abstract: A support for the total weight of an instrument while playing in both sitting and standing positions having a base with foldable support arms, a height adjustable vertical tube and rod combination mounted in base's center. Two lengths of vertical tubes provide sitting and standing capability. Rod is bent at its top and attaches at right angle to a Y shaped instrument mount, a post equidistant to the inner sides of mount and in mount's center rests instrument's bell thereby securely supporting all instrument weight without attachments or insertions into instrument.

Abstract: A composite flexible planar material suitable for an automotive convertible top is made from fabric and chain mail. The chain mail consists of a regular array of interlocking stainless steel rings. An automotive convertible top formed of such composite flexible planar material is highly puncture and tear resistant. If the chain mail is disposed to the exterior then such a convertible top is visually distinctive.