Tux Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 Hi, I have 3 guitars with nitro finish and I would like to use this Warwick Rockstand for them. Will this be safe on the finish or may it cause stains or damage the guitars somehow? One of my intruments has this "aged" finish (SG Custom Shop). Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibis Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 I would only use stands with nitro guitars for gig use or practice, then return them to their case, regardless of whether a stand is deemed safe by the manufacturer (have you asked them yet?). Some people wrap cotton cloth on the parts of the stands that touch the guitar. I use Hercules stands for gigs and haven't had any bad effects. Only my cheap poly coated guitars ever stay on stands in the house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarstrummer Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 I'm not sure about that one. I use the Quik-Lok stands. They come in 3, 5, or 7 guitar models. The advertise that they're safe, but I always line all the parts which come in contact with the guitars with a soft cloth. Diapers seem to work well and are fairly inexpensive. I also use Hercules stands, but still cover them with cloth too. Even though companies advertise that their stands are safe, I don't want to take the chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobv Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 the Rockstand 3-axe model has black foam with a smooth covering on it. After about a month, I noticed that my $#*nder guitar with a nitrocellulose topcoat (Highway One) made an ugly sound when I picked it up, like the foam was stuck to the finish - kind of like a thigh un-peeling from a hot black vinyl - SO I'd be afraid that the Rockstand foam is not safe for nitrocellulose lacquer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeoConMan Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 I have several Rockstands by Warwick. Great stands. I also have three Quicklok A frame stands and they did leave marks on my Les Paul and 335 after just a couple months. By the time you notice, it's too late. I covered two of my Rockstands with bath towels cut up and Velcro sewn to them to keep them in place. Thanks to my mother in law! Check out the pics in the link below, you can kinda see. Use white cotton to cover ANY foam rubber, I don't care if the manufacturer says it's nitro safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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