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Post by Village Idiot on Jul 23, 2023 21:35:59 GMT -5
I've been using these things for years:  I don't like them. They might be light, but the U thing (part the guitar sets on) spins around and/or falls from the stand, they are a pain to transport and they are a pain to carry around. Mine thankfully broke, so I got a new stand today. This one:  herculesstands.com/international/products/fretted-and-bowed-instrument/guitar/single-stands-(1)/gs414b-plus/I never put a whole lot of thought into guitar stands, but I'm glad I did today. It is stable, it folds up nicely, and I feel a whole lot safer using this stand than the former. I paid a lot more, but I got a stand where a designer put some thought into it. So what do you folks use for guitar stands? Or trombone stands? |
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Post by RickW on Jul 23, 2023 23:19:46 GMT -5
I have one of these in my music room. Lots of guitars in a smaller space.  I have one like this for my jam. Works great, and folds up really small. Surprisingly stable as well.  |
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Post by Marty on Jul 23, 2023 23:58:21 GMT -5
That's the one I always used onstage Todd, mine was a Hamilton. You can spread the legs way out if need be to keep it stable and the one piece design is much easier to pack and move. I still have it open on the shop floor as a safe, quick place to put a guitar out of the way while while clearing my bench. I have two of these for storing caseless guitars. |
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Post by Dub on Jul 24, 2023 0:09:56 GMT -5
Those are very good stands, Todd. I bought one for Fiddlerina for her baritone ukulele. They let the instrument hang in a way that keeps the center of gravity vary low. Much safer. My stands are the Hamilton KB38 model. The Hercules model you have wasn’t available when I bought mine. (Click image for specs and price)  We used those exclusively at Stars Guitars. The reason was a guitar maker in California’s Bay Area discovered during an earthquake that guitars on Hamilton KB38 stands didn’t fall over and break. Guitars on all the other stands fell and were broken during the quake. I can’t remember the guitar maker’s name. I think it was Gary something. Very expensive highly prized guitars. The maker died unexpectedly and way prematurely. Someone here will remember the name. |
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Post by Marty on Jul 24, 2023 9:03:28 GMT -5
That be the one. Adjust it so the bottom of the guitar just clears the ground. |
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Post by Shannon on Jul 24, 2023 9:27:21 GMT -5
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Post by PaulKay on Jul 24, 2023 10:34:21 GMT -5
I've been using these things for years: I don't like them. They might be light, but the U thing (part the guitar sets on) spins around and/or falls from the stand, they are a pain to transport and they are a pain to carry around. Mine thankfully broke, so I got a new stand today. This one: herculesstands.com/international/products/fretted-and-bowed-instrument/guitar/single-stands-(1)/gs414b-plus/I never put a whole lot of thought into guitar stands, but I'm glad I did today. It is stable, it folds up nicely, and I feel a whole lot safer using this stand than the former. I paid a lot more, but I got a stand where a designer put some thought into it. So what do you folks use for guitar stands? Or trombone stands? I have some of each of those and I agree that the "hang by the neck" style is the better stand. But what I use performing is a two-guitar folding rack. The guitar is held at the lower bout and only stablized by an upper neck holder. I find these to be the most stable way to hold guitars on stage. It literally cannot be knocked over. |
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Post by Rob Hanesworth on Jul 24, 2023 10:57:30 GMT -5
I have one like this for my jam. Works great, and folds up really small. Surprisingly stable as well. I have one like that except it is black ABS composite. Also available in red and blue. Cheaper than the wood one and, I think, more durable. A friend's wooden one broke quickly. They are made by Cooperstands and sold by Sweetwater and others. Fold small enough to fit in most hard cases. |
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Post by Marty on Jul 24, 2023 11:25:05 GMT -5
I have one like this for my jam. Works great, and folds up really small. Surprisingly stable as well. I have one like that except it is black ABS composite. Also available in red and blue. Cheaper than the wood one and, I think, more durable. A friend's wooden one broke quickly. They are made by Cooperstands and sold by Sweetwater and others. Fold small enough to fit in most hard cases.Another peeve. Why do people cram so much in their case? Yes I know the answer but it's WRONG! I get a guitar in and pick up the case and wonder why they need a boat anchor in there. Everything but the kitchen sink is crammed in that case and now it weights a ton. How about a small backpack or shoulder bag? Plenty of room for extra everything without weighting the case down until the handle breaks. Case in one hand, bag over shoulder and away you go. |
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Post by david on Jul 24, 2023 11:46:51 GMT -5
I am with Shannon: Ultimate Support GS-100 Guitar Stand
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Post by Hobson on Jul 24, 2023 11:54:07 GMT -5
Todd, I have both of the stands that you show and they each have their uses. I bought the Hercules for my U-bass when I couldn't find anything else that would work, but I do really like it for a variety of instruments. I haven't been playing out for a while, so stands don't matter a lot. That may change soon, as my choir director is making noises about using more instruments. Not sure that I want to go back to hauling gear around.
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Post by RickW on Jul 24, 2023 12:01:20 GMT -5
I have one like that except it is black ABS composite. Also available in red and blue. Cheaper than the wood one and, I think, more durable. A friend's wooden one broke quickly. They are made by Cooperstands and sold by Sweetwater and others. Fold small enough to fit in most hard cases.Another peeve. Why do people cram so much in their case? Yes I know the answer but it's WRONG! I get a guitar in and pick up the case and wonder why they need a boat anchor in there. Everything but the kitchen sink is crammed in that case and now it weights a ton. How about a small backpack or shoulder bag? Plenty of room for extra everything without weighting the case down until the handle breaks. Case in one hand, bag over shoulder and away you go. Because these weigh almost nothing, and take up no room, and when I’m taking two instruments somewhere, carrying a third bag/object is a PITA. So I buy gig bags with big pockets, and stuff them full. |
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Post by drlj on Jul 24, 2023 12:29:24 GMT -5
I have one like that except it is black ABS composite. Also available in red and blue. Cheaper than the wood one and, I think, more durable. A friend's wooden one broke quickly. They are made by Cooperstands and sold by Sweetwater and others. Fold small enough to fit in most hard cases.Another peeve. Why do people cram so much in their case? Yes I know the answer but it's WRONG! I get a guitar in and pick up the case and wonder why they need a boat anchor in there. Everything but the kitchen sink is crammed in that case and now it weights a ton. How about a small backpack or shoulder bag? Plenty of room for extra everything without weighting the case down until the handle breaks. Case in one hand, bag over shoulder and away you go. And make those damned kids get off the lawn! |
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Post by Marty on Jul 24, 2023 15:23:08 GMT -5
Another peeve. Why do people cram so much in their case? Yes I know the answer but it's WRONG! I get a guitar in and pick up the case and wonder why they need a boat anchor in there. Everything but the kitchen sink is crammed in that case and now it weights a ton. How about a small backpack or shoulder bag? Plenty of room for extra everything without weighting the case down until the handle breaks. Case in one hand, bag over shoulder and away you go. And make those damned kids get off the lawn! That's what a high pressure washer is for. |
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Post by TKennedy on Jul 24, 2023 16:22:16 GMT -5
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Post by epaul on Jul 24, 2023 16:49:02 GMT -5
I went with Misty as my primary guitar holder a few years back, and have no regrets. She is wonder.  |
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Post by John B on Jul 24, 2023 16:58:34 GMT -5
I went with Misty as my primary guitar holder a few years back, and have no regrets. She is wonder. Hmm... something about Misty reminds me of your daughter, though she is probably younger than your daughter. |
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Post by billhammond on Jul 24, 2023 21:14:44 GMT -5
I went with Misty as my primary guitar holder a few years back, and have no regrets. She is wonder. Those eyebrows look so natural! |
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Post by aquaduct on Jul 24, 2023 21:44:09 GMT -5
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Post by jdd2 on Jul 24, 2023 22:07:20 GMT -5
I went with Misty as my primary guitar holder a few years back, and have no regrets. She is wonder. Those eyebrows look so natural! At least her nails look good. |
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