SG Sydney Posted April 8, 2020 Share Posted April 8, 2020 Just purchased a Hercules guitar stand model GS405B.....I here these are safe for nitro finish Gibson's, or are they? It says on the box ..... SPECIALLY FORMULATED RUBBER FOAM fully protects instrument at all contact points. It doesn't mention anything about NITRO FINISHES....like to hear from guitar players that are using Hercules stands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanHenry Posted April 8, 2020 Share Posted April 8, 2020 I use Hercules stands exclusively, three of my Gibson's live on them permanently and I've never had any issues with the guitar's finish. Personally I wouldn't entertain using anything else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SG Sydney Posted April 8, 2020 Author Share Posted April 8, 2020 Thanks IanHenry , very assuring comment about Hercules Stands. Seems strong and secure for sure ..... wasn't sure about foam rubber but I've heard all good comments about Hercules Stands....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted April 8, 2020 Share Posted April 8, 2020 yep.. they are fine, no issues I have a few of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SG Sydney Posted April 8, 2020 Author Share Posted April 8, 2020 Thanks kidblast, getting all positive comments about Hercules stands....I'll confidentiality put my SG Gibson on Hercules ....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelT Posted April 8, 2020 Share Posted April 8, 2020 That's all I use for all my guitars, which include 8 Gibsons. I think I have 5 Hercules stands. Two at home, two at band rehearsal spot, one spare to take to gigs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SG Sydney Posted April 9, 2020 Author Share Posted April 9, 2020 Good to hear that you gave quite a few of Hercules stands......my SG Gibson is on it now........ Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krock Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 I use one with my thunderbird with no issues Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 I have one and have had no issues, but I have heard that it can react. Its Nitro. If you breath on it wrong it can react. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad1 Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 How about the Hercules stand that holds 7-guitars? I have one but have always been afraid to put my Gibsons on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 (edited) 3 minutes ago, brad1 said: How about the Hercules stand that holds 7-guitars? I have one but have always been afraid to put my Gibsons on it. depends on how old it is. The early production ones are not truly safe. But the company addressed that a few years back. (from what I have read anyway) If this was purchased in the last ... 5 years?... or so.. then it ought to be ok. Edited April 9, 2020 by kidblast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 6 minutes ago, brad1 said: How about the Hercules stand that holds 7-guitars? I have one but have always been afraid to put my Gibsons on it. Put someone else's in there to test it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SG Sydney Posted April 9, 2020 Author Share Posted April 9, 2020 Yeah nitro can be very sensitive, getting positive comments about Hercules stands though....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad1 Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 42 minutes ago, Sgt. Pepper said: Put someone else's in there to test it out. Guinea Pig guitar. That's funny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortyearspickn Posted April 10, 2020 Share Posted April 10, 2020 Some believe nitro takes several months to 'cure'. Though 'cure' isn't the scientifically correct term - harden might be closer. And maybe closer to a year. I think it's reactive to a few things until then. I've not had a problem with either my nitro Gibson's or the Hercules stand they've been taking turns on.for 5 or 6 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SG Sydney Posted April 10, 2020 Author Share Posted April 10, 2020 Yeah my SG Gibson took 1 and a half years for the nitro smell to disappear, sounds like Hercules good stand , ill be using mine..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SG Sydney Posted April 10, 2020 Author Share Posted April 10, 2020 15 hours ago, krock said: I use one with my thunderbird with no issues Good to hear that krock , my SG Gibson will like that..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murph Posted April 10, 2020 Share Posted April 10, 2020 I have three, one was replaced due to melting/crumbling plastic from many years ago. I will do far more damage to my guitars in normal life than a stand will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SG Sydney Posted April 13, 2020 Author Share Posted April 13, 2020 On 4/10/2020 at 8:41 PM, Murph said: I have three, one was replaced due to melting/crumbling plastic from many years ago. I will do far more damage to my guitars in normal life than a stand will. On 4/10/2020 at 3:38 AM, brad1 said: Yeah can't be to careful with nitro guitars.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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