Carmine457 Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 i dont know guys im kinda hesitant to buy it, it seems that the stand would put unwanted pressure on the headstock and neck and warp the neck (and hey who wants to adjust their action every day?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninety1vee Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 keep your guitar in the case, it's where it will be safest any stand= no bueno Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 keep your guitar in the case' date=' it's where it will be safestany stand= no bueno[/quote'] well put Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluemoon Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 i had a Tacoma acoustic i kept in a stand. one day it just fell right off and dented the back of the neck. That was the last time i ever put a guitar in a stand for more than 15 minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackHawk233 Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 Ive put my Gibson in 1 stand 1 time... For those pics I took for the forums when I got it... Ever since its been in my case for safe-keeping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thundergod Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 These are the only stands I will use for any of my guitars (I own 1 warwhick rockstand for 5 guitars and another one for 7 guitars but havent used them in a while, I just got rid of my guitar excess, so I might sell them as well), the ones I do use are made by hercules but wont apply any pressure on the neck as they only touch the body: http://accessories.musiciansfriend.com/product/Hercules-Stands-GS402B-Mini-Electric-Guitar-and-Bass-Guitar-Stand?sku=453079 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Daddy Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 Maybe you should invest in one of THESE, instead? Cat Daddy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmine457 Posted January 5, 2009 Author Share Posted January 5, 2009 Maybe you should invest in one of THESE' date=' instead? Cat Daddy[/quote'] i am talking about the warping of the neck because of tension on the headstock and neck... that doesnt help... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AXE® Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 All my better guitars stay in Hercules stands almost all the time when I'm not playing them. Covered with a cotton towel... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackHawk233 Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 I'm going to get a nicer stand for my Gibson. Axe can you post a picture of what you did? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modoc_333 Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 you won't warp it by hanging it that way. each string puts more tension on the neck than the weight of the guitar will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AXE® Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 Picture a les paul, in a older model hercules stand. With a towel thrown over it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madguitarist78 Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 I use one of these... never had a problem.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellion102792 Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 I use one of these... never had a problem.. I'm glad I just clicked that link. I got one of those for Christmas and heard it was safe to use with nitro, I've been keeping my SG on it for hours at a time. I'll have to remember to put some cloth over the foam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkateMusicLife64 Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 ughh read the bottom of the description of the proline stand- its not safe for nitrocellulose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrosurfer1959 Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 I usually have about a dozen hanging on the wall in my home studio using "Off the Wall" hangers it's been about 16 years now and no problems of any kind. there's about 200 lbs of pressure on a guitar neck so the 8-12 pounds of weight won't hurt the neck. I move them in cases but other than that I like them available and visible. I use this brand because the cover is safe for all finishes including nitro. EDIT - the stand like Thunder showed that is low and only supports the body is the only stand Ive ever had a guitar fall out of while it was on stage. A SG took a tumble with nobody even near it the guitar was luckily all right it fell into a drum set and got a few scratches but no structural damage. the center of gravity was just too low for the light SG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellion102792 Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 ughh read the bottom of the description of the proline stand- its not safe for nitrocellulose I know, I meant I'll have to tape some cloth around the foam so that I can use it with my SG. I checked out the guitar tonight and noticed a faint stain where it was in contact with the stand, but it's at a darker part of the finish so it's barely noticeable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninety1vee Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 prolines blow my explorer fell over once, sideways hit the edge of my table now there's a ****** gash in the treble side of the neck at the 4th fret i no like stands[-x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeRom Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 I usually have about a dozen hanging on the wall in my home studio using "Off the Wall" hangers it's been about 16 years now and no problems of any kind. there's about 200 lbs of pressure on a guitar neck so the 8-12 pounds of weight won't hurt the neck. I move them in cases but other than that I like them available and visible. +1 Think of all the guitar shops with guitars hanging by their necks. Never heard of any issue because of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanishing spy Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 The foam/rubber on the up right stands is absolutely evil. I used to keep my SG on one all the time, now the bottom looks like Bill Murray's face. Use a towel or cloth to cover the points of contact. It's never had a negative effect on the neck as far as I can tell. Really, the case is best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elessar820 Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 I use a Warwick Rockstand and Hercules Wall Hangers. The Hercules hangers are great, the arms in front raise up when downward pressure is added to lock the guitar in place. I use one mainly for my Ovation, but I also have 2 hanging on my old bedroom wall at my parents house when I visit. Both are nitro safe too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gibsonfreaky Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Just buy that stand i have a hang stand of hercules good stands! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynadude Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Stands are not for extended everyday use. Keep it in the case, unless you're on stage or just taking a quick break from playing at home. Pets, kids, and non-player adults can't be trusted around guitars in stands, and there are none that I would ever trust to not screw up the finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boston004681 Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 keep your guitar in the case' date=' it's where it will be safestany stand= no bueno[/quote'] Vee's right. That's what i do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murph Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 I'm with retro. Mine are on the wall, or on a stand. At reach. The only time they go in the case is for travel. Kids and dogs know I will beat their a$$ (kids) or kill them (dogs) if they harm a guitar. They can touch them. They can smell them....... Murph. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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