Sticky Guitar Stand!

[Tom Karol]

For years I've had a K&M Memphis Pro guitar stand (see link below) that I store in it's box when not in use and occasionally bring to gigs. (Most of the time, I prefer to put the guitar back in its case between sets.) Last Saturday, I participated in a backyard barbecue jam on a very hot day. The heat had caused the rubber bumper material on the 2 lower front legs to melt slightly and thus become sticky. It was unusable. After I got it home in a cooler environment, I tried to clean the rubber bumpers with dish-washing liquid and cold water, but they still feel tacky. I really like the design of this stand, but the gooey residue is surely a show stopper. I could get a different stand that uses closed cell foam as bumper material, but I'd rather modify this one. I have 2 ideas:

1) Cut the rubber tubing off (?) and replace it with some foam tubing of the kind designed to insulate water pipes.
2) Leave the sticky rubber tubing in place, cut some fabric or leather to the required size, and glue it around the tubing.

Any suggestions? Thanks!

Here's a link to the stand in question: K&M Memphis Pro 17670.

[wintermoon]

I use Hercules stands and some years back they had the same issue, but changed the material.
Unless you know how new tubing will react w/ nitro I'd go another way, the fabric idea should be foolproof

[sgcim]

I use Hercules stands and some years back they had the same issue, but changed the material.
Unless you know how new tubing will react w/ nitro I'd go another way, the fabric idea should be foolproof

I just bought a Hercules Stand on fleabay for $48, and I love it! I spent the pandemic accidentally kicking over a Fender stand that a student gave me with the guitar on it sometimes. Luckily, the guitar always fell on a carpet, so no damage was done.

Finally I had duct taped it up so much, that it was almost pure duct tape, and couldn't be fixed anymore.
The Hercules is so solid, that a brush against it that would've knocked over the Fender stand, wouldn't move the Hercules a fraction of an inch.

[sgcim]

For years I've had a K&M Memphis Pro guitar stand (see link below) that I store in it's box when not in use and occasionally bring to gigs. (Most of the time, I prefer to put the guitar back in its case between sets.) Last Saturday, I participated in a backyard barbecue jam on a very hot day. The heat had caused the rubber bumper material on the 2 lower front legs to melt slightly and thus become sticky. It was unusable. After I got it home in a cooler environment, I tried to clean the rubber bumpers with dish-washing liquid and cold water, but they still feel tacky. I really like the design of this stand, but the gooey residue is surely a show stopper. I could get a different stand that uses closed cell foam as bumper material, but I'd rather modify this one. I have 2 ideas:

1) Cut the rubber tubing off (?) and replace it with some foam tubing of the kind designed to insulate water pipes.
2) Leave the sticky rubber tubing in place, cut some fabric or leather to the required size, and glue it around the tubing.

Any suggestions? Th
Here's a link to the stand in question: K&M Memphis Pro 17670.

I use duct tape for everything.

[sgosnell]

Sometimes some high proof propanol (you can get it up to 99% if you look) can remove the stickiness. I get it from a bunch of plastic stuff, like earbud cases and similar stuff, which has sort of matte finish. The matte eventually gets sticky, and using both isopropanol (rubbing alcohol) and soap/water alternately someimes removes it. I can't promise that it will work on the stand, but it might be worth a try. If not, surgical tubing large enough to go over the legs might work. I've used it successfully on some stands over the years. But there are lots of compounds used for this, and I have no idea what you have.

[Tom Karol]

OP here - problem solved!

My son had a roll of felt tape - about the same width as a standard roll of duct tape - and suggested it as a solution. The non-sticky side has a thin layer of black felt. Easy to work with, visually almost unnoticeable, and works perfectly! Sometimes the best solution is the simplest one!

[citizenk74]

I use duct tape for everything.

"I'm a man, and I can change, if I have to, I guess."

[zephyrregent]

I had stands that were not suitable for nitro finishes so I put old socks on them. Not the most attractive look but it works. Black color socks match the stands.

[Tom Karol]

I checked the stand a day later, and the tape wasn't sticking well, so I took it off and replaced it with 3/4 in. Foam Pre-Slit Pipe Insulation (see below) that happened to be lying around. It's not as elegant, but it's cheap, effective, easy to install, and quite secure.

[sgcim]

Probably just needs a little duct tape in there to increase the stickiness...

[Tom Karol]

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[sgcim]

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Heaven!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[wintermoon]

I checked the stand a day later, and the tape wasn't sticking well, so I took it off and replaced it with 3/4 in. Foam Pre-Slit Pipe Insulation (see below) that happened to be lying around. It's not as elegant, but it's cheap, effective, easy to install, and quite secure.

I'd keep an eye on that Tom just to be sure. Nitro is a finicky finish.

[MarkRhodes]

About stands. I now have four at hand, for an acoustic, two electrics, and a bass. The stands take up a lot of floor space.
Has anyone tried the Hercules Muti Guitar Rack (-holds up to 5 guitars)? I'm thinking it may be time for me to go the multi-rack route. (Multi-Rack Route reminds me of Morty Moot Mope on Sesame Street.)