StRanger7032 Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 I recently installed a bunch of Axe Claw guitar wall hangers to display my collection. When I pulled down my SG Standard today, I noticed what I thought was some sticky gunk on the guitar where the protective rubber sleeve on the wall hanger contacted the headstock. Upon further inspection, the nitrocellulose finish was actually being eaten away by something in the rubber compound of the wall hanger. Thankfully, I caught it before too much damage occurred! All my guitars with polyurethane finishes seem fine, but the nitro obviously is reacting to something in the Axe Claws. Maybe its an isolated incident, but I would warn other players to be wary of these wall mounts if you plan on using them with a nitro finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capmaster Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Sorry for the damage on your SG, Ranger. Thank you very much for sharing your bad experience here and warning us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabs Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 yes I too know the pain... and I knew I had to cover the rubber bits on the stand but somehow forgot the backrest for this one guitar... ALWAYS cover rubber on guitar stands and holders if you intend to put a nitro guitar on one.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Maybe its an isolated incident, unfortunately no,, this is quite common with nitro All my stands are wrapped with cotton and fastened with small tie wraps where ever the stand's material/padding will touch the finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Searcy Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 And this is why nitro sucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfpup Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Not all stands/hangers apparently. I've been using these String Swings for years... No nitro problems on 4 Gibbies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobF_ Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Not all stands/hangers apparently. I've been using these String Swings for years... No nitro problems on 4 Gibbies. Me too. It's too bad we don't know at the time of purchase whether or not something will safe. I've been lucky. None of my stands or hangers have hurt anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 . Regardless of who claims nitro compatibility - the manufacturer, a friend, a guitar tech, I always use cotton to prevent these types of damaging reactions from stands and hangers. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capmaster Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 And this is why nitro sucks. ... in a literal sense: It sucks the plasticizers out of the rubber foam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StRanger7032 Posted October 22, 2014 Author Share Posted October 22, 2014 Good information. Thanks! Looks like I'll be wrapping some cotton around the hangers for my nitro finish guitars. Luckily the damage was negligible and its in an area of the guitar that's not easily visible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimi Mac Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 Not all stands/hangers apparently. I've been using these String Swings for years... No nitro problems on 4 Gibbies. That's exactly what I use in my studio, but at the same time I don't hang my Lesters or "Manalishi," they go away in their hardshell cases. I have no nitro guitars that I hang on them for any length of time. Maybe for a brief moment or two while I'm adjusting studio gear or something, but that's about it... I'm still a little wary, but it's good to know these seem not to have the same issue with nitro that I hear so much about... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pin Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 Maybe Gibson should get into the business of safe guitar stands? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Searcy Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 Maybe Gibson should get into the business of safe guitar stands? Maybe they should use a finish that actually holds up in the real world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobF_ Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 Maybe they should use a finish that actually holds up in the real world. At this point they might as well. Damned near everything else sacred has been changed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TommyK Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 When are they going to learn? Natural rubber and some synthetics DO NOT GET ALONG WITH expensive finishes. I'd shoot the manufacturer of the wall hanger an strongly worded complaint, asking for the cost of refinishing the damaged area. Maybe when they start paying claims, manufacturers of this type of item will get the hint. Clearly, this item is not suitable for the use for which this item is sold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sg50 Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 Not all stands/hangers apparently. I've been using these String Swings for years... No nitro problems on 4 Gibbies. I use the same, and they are safe when used normally. The little rubber caps on the ends of the string swing, however, are not nitro-safe. I know this because I've got a swing that is doubled up with project necks. One sits normally, the other sits on the rubber caps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EVOL! Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 Maybe they should use a finish that actually holds up in the real world. I like the way nitrocellulose ages vs polyurethane. My SGs will fade while my Jazzmaster will chip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Searcy Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 Then everyone should consider chemical burns from rubber stands and bug repellent on their Gibsons to be a cool effect of the natural aging process instead of going off about how every other company but Gibson should change the chemicals they are using in the manufacture of their products. Nitro is a crap finish for a guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EVOL! Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 Then everyone should consider chemical burns from rubber stands and bug repellent on their Gibsons to be a cool effect of the natural aging process instead of going off about how every other company but Gibson should change the chemicals they are using in the manufacture of their products. Nitro is a crap finish for a guitar. Sorry! Just stating a preference. I feel no need for anyone else to switch finishes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StRanger7032 Posted February 24, 2015 Author Share Posted February 24, 2015 Update: I spent an hour today wet sanding and polishing the damaged areas on the headstock. The damage is now completely gone! I got lucky and caught it early before it got all the way through the nitro. I now use covers on the wall hangers for my nitro finishes. Lesson learned-the hard way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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