Best free standing guitar stand?

[Digiplay]

I have a cheap Musician's Gear guitar stand, but I'm wary of putting any fine guitar on it.


Any suggestions for a really good/safe/balanced/stable guitar stand?

 

[Rufustelestrats]

I am partial to this model:
https://www.guitarcenter.com/Fender...000044830.gc?rNtt=fender guitar stand&index=3
https://www.guitarcenter.com/Fender...000044830.gc?rNtt=fender guitar stand&index=3

 

[ricknbaker]

Hercules are the dogs bollox.

 

[Reedo]

I second Hercules. The best out there.

 

[Reedo]

I am partial to this model:
https://www.guitarcenter.com/Fender/Deluxe-Hanging-Guitar-Stand-1500000044830.gc?rNtt=fender guitar stand&index=3
https://www.guitarcenter.com/Fender/Deluxe-Hanging-Guitar-Stand-1500000044830.gc?rNtt=fender guitar stand&index=3

Worst one I ever bought was a Fender. It fell apart within a month, terrible quality YMMV though.

 

[schmee]

I have several stands. Most I'm not very comfortable with. One more or less like this was $23+ bucks and is good and packs well because the head flips over for transport instead of sticking out. At least get one that hangs the guitar from the head.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/prod...n_stands_kb3800g_ultra_lock_guitar_stand.html

 

[Ripradiant]

Love this one. Small, foldable, portable.and inconspicous.
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[FendrGuitPlayr]

I second Hercules. The best out there.

I third Hercules. Best I've ever used.

 

[clayville]

I like the On-Stage GS7465 folding A-frame stand. Has an extension and locking/flip cradle for the neck. It'ss saved me from bumps and tipping over a bunch of times. https://www.musiciansfriend.com/acc...rame-guitar-stand?rNtt=A-frame stand&index=12

 

[fretWalkr]

I like Herc stands. But what ever you do make sure the neck of the guitar is supported.

I have a beautiful wooden Taylor stand that supports the bottom and back of the guitar. One day I was standing next to the stand with a nice Martin in it and slightly bumped the guitar. The Martin rotated in the stand and went down sideways landing on the head stock. Luckily it was on carpet and the bump was very slight so it didn't cause any damage. On a hard surface it could see the head stock breaking off with a similar impact. Now I avoid using any stand that allows lateral rotation of the guitar.

 

[willie]

Pound for pound....dollar for dollar and with many for past comparison...my vote is:

https://www.sweetwater.com/store/de...age-stands-gs7155-hang-it-single-guitar-stand

 

[Ricky D.]

Hercules.

 

[TelenTubes]

I like these, for the house.
https://www.guitarcenter.com/Prolin...ic-Electric-and-Bass-Guitars-1500000033462.gc


I like that they have a minimalist look without a neck support. Of course, the house is a relatively safe place for them. I'm not sure I'd use these gigging. I even had a Les Paul Studio get knocked over, stand and all, and crack the head stock with a tall model stand.

 

[DugT]

I make my own. They are bottom heavy and therefore very stable. Since they have four legs, maybe they should be called guitar Chairs instead of guitar Stands. By my standards they are a lot of work to make but I enjoy it.

 

[telepraise]

+6 on Hercules (the one that has the swinging headstock gates). If you're gigging on a crowded stage, it is virtually impossible to know the guitar off the stand. Very solid and stable too.

 

[graybeard65]

+6 on Hercules (the one that has the swinging headstock gates). If you're gigging on a crowded stage, it is virtually impossible to know the guitar off the stand. Very solid and stable too.

make that +7, and for the same reasons that telepraise stated - uber sturdy, wide stance, and many times safer than the cheap A-frame stands

 

[Shuster]

Received one of these for Christmas, liked it so much I bought another, though I added a bit of door sealing foam for more cush,,,

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QKBDQVD/?tag=tdpri-20

 

[rolandson]

Best? There isn't any such thing.

Some people may like the really little ones that fit in a pocket. Others may prefer the hand crafted hardwood ones that look really nice in a living room. Everyone is different.

Any suggestions for a really good/safe/balanced/stable guitar stand?

Oh, that's a different question entirely.

I happen to like the König & Meyer stands.

It's next to impossible to knock an instrument out or tip one over with these things. I use them for all the instruments I have. Cello, trumpet, keys, and guitar.

 

[scooteraz]

Commercially available, I like Hercules and if we are discussing only one guitar, the Ultimate stands if portability is an issue.

If it never travels, I like the Zither stand.
https://zitherusa.com/products/the-original-z-stand-wooden-guitar-stand
Stable and good looking. A variety of woods as well.

Of course a home made stand like Dug T’s above is quite nice.

 

[DavidP]

another +1 for Hercules!!