Guitar stands!

**Meggy** · 04-02-2010, 08:52 AM

I think I need a good portable guitar stand if I'm going to start gigging. It will be used for both an archtop (2 3/4" body depth, 15.75" wide) and also a couple of electrics (roughly strat-like in shape). Obviously I know this is a small question, but I do want my guitars to be safe from damage in use, and there may be other factors to consider. Does anyone have any recommendations? Cheers!

**goshawk** · 04-02-2010, 09:07 AM

I've got one of these and like it very much:

Hercules Stands GS432B Tri Stand Guitar Stand and more Guitar Stands & Wall Hangers at GuitarCenter.com.

Most days, I've got a strat style, 335 style and either my 17" archtop or my El Rey on it. Holds the guitars securely and I haven't seen any marring of the finish.

**oilywrag** · 04-02-2010, 09:39 AM

+1 for goshawks recommendation.

Cheers Tom

**Meggy** · 04-02-2010, 09:43 AM

Originally Posted by goshawk

I've got one of these and like it very much:

Hercules Stands GS432B Tri Stand Guitar Stand and more Guitar Stands & Wall Hangers at GuitarCenter.com.

Most days, I've got a strat style, 335 style and either my 17" archtop or my El Rey on it. Holds the guitars securely and I haven't seen any marring of the finish.

Does sound/look like a pretty good option goshawk, I will be giving this some serious consideration! I should have made clear that I was only thinking of a stand for one guitar, but which could accomodate any of my axes. But why not one for all 3? It might prove it's worth over time, and I could still use it at a gig for just one guitar I would think. Cheers for the reply!

**oilywrag** · 04-02-2010, 09:47 AM

Meggy they also do a single guitar version.Mine came from Dawsons

Cheers Tom

**merk** · 04-02-2010, 09:48 AM

I have a Gibson 400c, which has a jumbo body and is generally great, so I trust more solid construction and look at stability. I am currently stands like this for a reasonable price around $ 20.

**Meggy** · 04-02-2010, 10:03 AM

Originally Posted by oilywrag

Meggy they also do a single guitar version.Mine came from Dawsons

Cheers Tom

I'm going straight to Dawsons website for a look Tom, cheers for that!

Originally Posted by merk

I have a Gibson 400c, which has a jumbo body and is generally great, so I trust more solid construction and look at stability. I am currently stands like this for a reasonable price around $ 20.

Cheers merk! The price is a factor I have to consider as I'm not the richest man in the world just at the moment. If you can use this for a nice 400c, then that says quite a lot as well. I have some thinking to do now!

**Doctor Jeff** · 04-02-2010, 12:33 PM

If you want an eye-catcher, check out this rather cheap ($29) stand in rosewood:

On-Stage Stands Rosewood Tubular Guitar Stand and more Guitar Stands & Wall Hangers at GuitarCenter.com.

Or this more expensive (!) version:

Google Image Result for http://www.sternerguitars.com/images/stand-03.jpg

I use a metal version of the first one and it's cheap, quick, convenient, and versatile (will hold everything from a ukulele to an archtop).

**lpdeluxe** · 04-02-2010, 12:53 PM

I use these for Dobro, acoustic guitar, electric solid body bass, electric solid body and semi-hollow body electric guitar, and as a tilt-back stand for small mixers and amplifiers:
Carvin.com :: GSD3

They fold flat, and have a lock to keep them from folding up inadvertently.

They'd be perfect if they'd fit in a guitar case.

TommyD · 04-02-2010, 08:34 PM

I've seen several guitars knocked right off their rickedity stands by a passing coattail. I'd be careful about it. Buy the heaviest, most supportive stand you can find to give yourself a chance. One that wraps part way around the neck. Along with my stand, I bring a towel. If there's a grand piano, I unplug the guitar and lay it on the piano on the towel.

Tommy/

**billkath** · 04-02-2010, 08:54 PM

These are what I use as well. I have yellow electrical tape zebra'd on them, so people don't trip over them in dark ened rooms-same as my mic and speaker stands. Never had a guitar knocked off them, or slip on them like the Fender stand I have.

Originally Posted by merk

I have a Gibson 400c, which has a jumbo body and is generally great, so I trust more solid construction and look at stability. I am currently stands like this for a reasonable price around $ 20.

**lpdeluxe** · 04-03-2010, 10:12 AM

I always put the stands out of the line of traffic. A lot of guys like to show off their axes, but I'll put mine behind the amp if that looks safer.

**RoyaleT** · 04-03-2010, 04:15 PM

All my guitars told me they love being cuddled by Hercules stands.

**goshawk** · 04-03-2010, 06:00 PM

If it's just for a single guitar, here's another one I have and like... an "A" frame with a different approach to holding the guitar in place, and a lot cheaper than the 3-in-1 Hercules.

On-Stage Stands GS7465 Pro FLIP-IT A-FRAME Stand and more Guitar Stands & Wall Hangers at GuitarCenter.com.

Pretty light, pretty compact when folded, seems to fit just about any kind of guitar.

**Meggy** · 04-05-2010, 10:52 AM

Originally Posted by TommyD

I've seen several guitars knocked right off their rickedity stands by a passing coattail. I'd be careful about it. Buy the heaviest, most supportive stand you can find to give yourself a chance. One that wraps part way around the neck. Along with my stand, I bring a towel. If there's a grand piano, I unplug the guitar and lay it on the piano on the towel.

Tommy/

Originally Posted by lpdeluxe

I always put the stands out of the line of traffic. A lot of guys like to show off their axes, but I'll put mine behind the amp if that looks safer.

Originally Posted by goshawk

If it's just for a single guitar, here's another one I have and like... an "A" frame with a different approach to holding the guitar in place, and a lot cheaper than the 3-in-1 Hercules.

On-Stage Stands GS7465 Pro FLIP-IT A-FRAME Stand and more Guitar Stands & Wall Hangers at GuitarCenter.com.

Pretty light, pretty compact when folded, seems to fit just about any kind of guitar.

Thanks for all the ideas to everyone. I will indeed have to think a bit about things! The Pro Flip-it also looks like a strong contender to me, cheers goshawk - I'll see if I can locate one from somewhere in the UK. Your advice regarding the towel idea, and keeping the guitar out of harm's way is also taken onboard - thank you TommyD and LP!

**Chito** · 04-06-2010, 06:25 AM

This is what I use, made by Quiklok, model number GS437

And this is probably what I'm getting next since I sit all the time these days. A Farley StagePlayer Guitar Stool:

**kawa** · 04-06-2010, 07:06 AM

Ultimate Support: Home -
recommend　GS-200 for safety.
really ultimate guitar stand.
I'm using on the stage.

**Meggy** · 04-06-2010, 03:49 PM

Originally Posted by Chito

This is what I use, made by Quiklok, model number GS437

And this is probably what I'm getting next since I sit all the time these days. A Farley StagePlayer Guitar Stool:

Originally Posted by kawa

Ultimate Support: Home -
recommend　GS-200 for safety.
really ultimate guitar stand.
I'm using on the stage.

Thanks to everyone who has replied! I really have so much information now - guess I'll have to make a list of all of them, and check out the availabilty and prices in the UK. With a bit of thought I hope I can make a good decision. That stool/stand combo looks quite tempting Chito, and if I can find/afford one, the GS-200 looks like the real deal also, cheers kawa!