Kineman Karma Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 G'day Everybody, Well today I finally got around to drilling into the wall of my music room and affixing a wall guitar hanger or what ever the **** ya call them? I am impressed with the fact that I can now just walk up to it, grab it off the wall and plug in and jam. My concern and question is; Will leaving my SG Standard hanging from the join of the headstock and neck damage the guitar. Considering the angle degree of the headstock I wondered if this would eventually cause this area to weaken and split. It's a first for me, please educate me as if this is a good thing to do or not. The SG is pictured in my signature pic below. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Searcy Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 Don't trust those little screws that come with those things. Get some 2" long dry wall screws and make sure you sink them in a stud. Then you're fine. Having my guitars on wall hanges is what saved them when the house got flooded last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 . Also - Make sure the rubber/foam cushioning on the hanger is compatible with nitro finishes. If not, the nitro will react with the cushioning and result in finish damage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lungimsam Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 I had one once that looked like it melted the finish on the contact points. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dem00n Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 I had one once that looked like it melted the finish on the contact points. Which is why you put little 100% cotton "condoms" on the contact points. Thats what i did for mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kineman Karma Posted May 1, 2011 Author Share Posted May 1, 2011 G'day everybody, thanks heaps for your replies. Well I have secured the hanger with 2 inch screws as suggested by the hardware store bloke prior to me posting this, so it is nice and tight and to me appears to be strong. I have about 10 brand new hangers that I scored for $1 each from a local music shop that was closing down, so I assuming that the material that's on the hangers should not damage my nitro finish? hmmm I think I will still consider putting some cotton lining on them, what do ya think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 ..... I have about 10 brand new hangers that I scored for $1 each from a local music shop that was closing down, so I assuming that the material that's on the hangers should not damage my nitro finish? hmmm I think I will still consider putting some cotton lining on them, what do ya think? Even if the manufacturer says their hanger is nitro compatible, I take no chances. As Dem00n wrote - cotton cloth (preferable no dye - white, because colors can leach into nitro finishes - particularly white - body color or binding) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disaster Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 I have one of the Fender label Wall Hangers for my SG. I've used it for over a year w/ no problems. Love it. It's firmly attached to the wall studs & is very solid. These units have foam rubber sleeves over the hanger bars to prevent marring of the guitar. I have no concerns about stress on the guitar or damage to the guitar from this unit. These are the same hangers used by guitar shops all over the US. There should be no concerns over damage to the guitar as long as the guitar simply hangs from the unit. If extra weight, impacts, perpetual vibrations, or any other excess stress is introduced while the guitar is hanging from it all bets are off. Use it without fear. The guitar will be just fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sneakerpimp Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 i cut the tops off some black athletic socks, sewed them tight tight like glove fingers and slipped them over the prongs. i did this after TWO of my SG necks got that 'melted' effect on the neck [facepalm] a black elastic hair tie safely secures the guitar in the event of an earthquake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ne14t? Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 Go out and spend the $18 on the Hercules wall mount, it comes with that awesome little automatic closing arms as the stand and has the same foam on it that is safe for Nitro finishes. If you must use an inferior hook go out and buy some cotton gauze from the medical supply store and wrap it over the cheesy rubber or whatever is on the hook as they are known for destroying nitro finishes. Most importantly is invest in or borrow a friends stud finder nothing beats waking up in the middle of the night to a thud and finding your guitar on the ground because it pulled the screws back out of the drywall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dponzi Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 I thought I'd throw my 2 cents in. I bought Hercules hangers and mounted them to a double oak 1x4 and 1x3, glued and screwed together. I then screwed the oak into the studs with 4 inch screws, 2 in each stud. I counter sunk the screws and covered them with oak plugs. I have about $250 into it. Someone said don't trust those little screws they provide. I agree. I also wouldn't trust those little plastic anchors. I had them hanging for a few months in the fall, but put them back in their cases for the winter. I live near Chicago, and it gets very dry in the winter. I had a guitar crack from the lack of humidity about 12 years ago, so I didn't want to take the chance. I hung them back up on April 1st. So far I haven't had a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingarmadillo Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 i cut the tops off some black athletic socks, sewed them tight tight like glove fingers and slipped them over the prongs. i did this after TWO of my SG necks got that 'melted' effect on the neck [facepalm] a black elastic hair tie safely secures the guitar in the event of an earthquake. Be careful about the hair ties - the rubber is usually latex which will react with the nitro finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sneakerpimp Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 Be careful about the hair ties - the rubber is usually latex which will react with the nitro finish. yep, the hair tie only comes in contact with the sock sleeves and strings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atj13 Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 The Hercules locking hangers look pretty good, same as you see in many guitar stores, as they say though "there are thousands of different lacquer finishes on the market nitro or not so we cannot absolutely guarantee your finish will not react with the foam on our stands/hangers" just to completely cover themselves from any come backs.I have no doubt of their solidity if hung with 100% care and attention to detail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dallastx Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Which is why you put little 100% cotton "condoms" on the contact points. Thats what i did for mine. I agree. I have black cotton condoms on all 7 of my guitars.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nasticanasta Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 I have always put my guitars back in their cases after use. I thought about getting hangers too, but the thought of one getting knocked off...accidently dropping, or "God only knows" kept me from doing so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dallastx Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 I decided my S G will never be on a wall hanger. I would freak if something happened to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgman Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 Yep, I'm also in the "put it back in it's case" category too. Less can go wrong in the case than if it's hung up IMHO. Each to their own though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skydog6653 Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 Another pitfall of wallhangers is the temp variance of the room side and the wall side especially in winter. don't know if that's a concern where you live but it is here in chicago! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaygl Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 I agree with everyone who say's to case the instrument after each use. I've never understood how hanging a guitar from one of it's most delicate areas(headstock/neck) could be good for it....plus the weight of the body pulling down on the neck/body joint and neck in general can't be ideal for a precision instrument. Factor in humidy and climate changes, dust in electronics and potential fall downs, and I think the hangers should stay in the music shops. Unless of course your instruments are more for show than play, then I'd recomend a glass case. Just my thoughts. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
This_Dying_Soul Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 my concern about hanging a guitar by it's neck/headstock is the fact that the entire body weight of the guitar is pulling on the neck. For short periods of time I'm sure this is fine but for long term storage I can't see how this is good. At the very least it will affect the action and intonation of the instrument if not worse. My guitars don't hang on the wall for more than a day or maybe 2 then they go back in their cases or on a stand in my music room. The hanger usually just holds an old guitar that is strictly there for decorative purposes... an old beater guitar that has no truss rod and was nearly untunable and unplayable when strings were on it. The only reason I keep it around is that it has sentimental value. It belonged to my father when he was a teenager and it was the instrument I learned my basics on when I picked up the guitar about 20 years ago. If I could find a hanger that supported the body's weight without putting strain on the neck, I might consider getting some. I'd seen someone post about a type of hanger that held guitars by the strap buttons, but I don't feel safe about that choice. Strap buttons are fine when the guitar is in use, because there is at least a chance to catch the guitar as the strap button lets go. If the strap button lets go while in a wall hanger that uses only the strap button to hang your guitar that would be a disaster... especially if it's a guitar that is known for having a flimsy neck like the SG. It plays well, and is strong enough to put strings on it, but I've seen MANY Sg's become garbage because they hit the floor and the neck snapped off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Searcy Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 my concern about hanging a guitar by it's neck/headstock is the fact that the entire body weight of the guitar is pulling on the neck. For short periods of time I'm sure this is fine but for long term storage I can't see how this is good. At the very least it will affect the action and intonation of the instrument if not worse. It won't bother the action or intonation. The neck isn't going to be stretched by the weight of the body. Wall hangers are fine if their are mounter properly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atj13 Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 I thought I'd throw my 2 cents in. I bought Hercules hangers and mounted them to a double oak 1x4 and 1x3, glued and screwed together. I then screwed the oak into the studs with 4 inch screws, 2 in each stud. I counter sunk the screws and covered them with oak plugs. I have about $250 into it. Someone said don't trust those little screws they provide. I agree. I also wouldn't trust those little plastic anchors. I had them hanging for a few months in the fall, but put them back in their cases for the winter. I live near Chicago, and it gets very dry in the winter. I had a guitar crack from the lack of humidity about 12 years ago, so I didn't want to take the chance. I hung them back up on April 1st. So far I haven't had a problem. That look great, I have some lengths of mahogany taken from my kitchen when we renovated. It would be perfect for this kind of project, we have in the past 12 months been subjected to significant earthquakes and although we have escaped major damage where we live, I am inclined to leave them in their cases but Damm! they look good hanging up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nasticanasta Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 I put my guitar back in it's case everytime I play one...I would never trust a wall hanger with my babies... EVER! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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