Archives papers are the premier music writing papers in the industry. All Archives papers are smooth-finished, durable, smudge resistant, and easy to read; a neutral pH prevents Archives from growing yellow or brittle with age.

A quality, basic manuscript book, Mel Bay's Manuscript Book 12 Stave features 32 pages of 12-stave manuscript paper printed with normal spacing on regular-weight, white paper. The pages are perforated so they may be torn out easily.