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Post by classicquilt on Sept 1, 2005 11:42:05 GMT -5
This definately qualifies as a newbie question  : Which type of guitar stand (a-frame, tubular stands, hanging) is best for the life and quality of electrics, acoustics and basses? A sales rep told me that hanging stands are best because it keeps the neck straight. But doesn't that put a lot of stress where the neck joins the body (especially LP's which are on the heavy-side)? |
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Post by goldtopsnopp on Sept 1, 2005 11:54:01 GMT -5
There has been topics on this before, but there are different opinions. I have a light Ibanez that hang all the time. But my LP feels too heavy for that, so I keep it in my hardcase. First post BTW, welcome!
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Post by NattyBumppo on Sept 1, 2005 12:26:04 GMT -5
Like gold sold, ask 5 people and you're likely to get 5 differing opinions. I too don't like the idea of hanging my LP because of the weight. There are plenty of people who do just that will no ill effects....including all those super expensive LP Re-Issues and limited editions that hang in stores for what seems like an eternity. I guess the absolute best place is in the case when not in use. Still, we all like to see our babies displayed.
Recently, I had a close call knocking over a basic tubular stand with my acoustic on it. Thankfully, it wasn't the Gibby ES or LP that were right next to the inexpensive acoustic. That episode has somewhat soured me on tubular stands.
A co-worker told me that the guitarist in his band uses 5 lb. barbell plates to stabilize tubular stands. He removes the top, tubular part of the stand and slips the bottom of the tube through the weight plate hole, then re-attaches the tube to the stands triangle base. So the plate stays at the base of the stand and gives it a heavy, low center of gravity. I'm going to give it a try on one stand to see how it works.
BTW....Welcome to the forum!
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Post by CAFeathers on Sept 1, 2005 13:46:27 GMT -5
My guitars hang all the time when not being played.
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Post by ZacAttack on Sept 1, 2005 15:02:44 GMT -5
My best results have come from what I guess is calles an A frame. Although it does not look quite like an A. It just cradels the guitar at the bottom and is padded where the guitar leans back and rests on the stand.  |
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Post by JoMan on Sept 2, 2005 14:50:01 GMT -5
All my guitars hang most of the time, when npt being played. When I know I wpn't play them for a while, I put them in the hard case, but that's because of the dust gathering on them....
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Post by goldtopsnopp on Sept 3, 2005 4:45:44 GMT -5
I have one of those, but the LP is too fat for it! My best results have come from what I guess is calles an A frame. Although it does not look quite like an A. It just cradels the guitar at the bottom and is padded where the guitar leans back and rests on the stand. |
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Post by photoweborama on Sept 12, 2005 11:02:06 GMT -5
all my guitars are hung on the wall. I really doubt the weight of the guitar will cause any harm to the neck. If it does, I don't think it would be a very well made guitar.
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Post by JoMan on Sept 12, 2005 13:12:56 GMT -5
the only issue with hanging or putting them on a stand i've come across is that dust may find its way into the switch causing it to make noise, but that's easily fixed by blowing and playing around with it.
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Post by NattyBumppo on Sept 12, 2005 20:31:53 GMT -5
the only issue with hanging or putting them on a stand i've come across is that dust may find its way into the switch causing it to make noise, but that's easily fixed by blowing and playing around with it. Just another thought.....according to the owner of my favorite local shop, hanging any guitar with a real nitro-celluose laquer finish (most Gibbys) will cause discoloration and wear from the foam covering used on the stands. He wraps something (a small washcloth or microfiber cloth) around the foam on any stand holding a Gibby. I've never had any discoloration on my Gibby's neck from a tripod stand using the same type foam but then again, it doesn't sit there as long as some store display guitars may. Perhaps Smooth can weigh in on this? |
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Post by JoMan on Sept 13, 2005 3:07:55 GMT -5
from what I've heard there are now materials that don't react with the nitro finish. I have had no problem whatsoever with the finish on my JL Casino. Neither have I seen any of it on any Gibby or other nitro finished guitar hanging at the store I frequent.
But I do believe that the daylight and sunlight will cause the finish to change over time...
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Post by goldtopsnopp on Feb 4, 2006 5:23:56 GMT -5
Well that doesn't suck  |
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