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Old 08-22-2017, 07:48 AM
mrkpower mrkpower is offline
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Default What is this guy called??

What is the guy where is located in between the leg and the guitar called?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DaJt5sIl1-k

I see more and more people using it? How does it compare with the traditional foot rest? The pros and cons?

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Old 08-22-2017, 10:58 AM
Bax Burgess Bax Burgess is offline
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Also, who's the thing playing the guitar.
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Old 08-22-2017, 11:11 AM
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What is the guy where is located in between the leg and the guitar called?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DaJt5sIl1-k

I see more and more people using it? How does it compare with the traditional foot rest? The pros and cons?

Thanks!
I think it's one of the ErgoPlay Guitar supports...

http://ergoplayguitar.net/

Hope this helps.
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Old 08-22-2017, 02:23 PM
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It's a guitar support, but I'm not sure if it's an ErgoPlay. It looks more triangular to me, but it's a little too far out of frame to tell for sure.

I posted this in another thread yesterday, but I like StringsByMail's selection. They sell most of the ones on the market and have a decent comparison chart.

https://www.stringsbymail.com/guitar...-supports-386/

The pros are that you can adjust the angle and height while leaving your feet planted on the ground. To me that's a more stable position and easier on the back. Another may be that it's easier to transport than a footstool, depending on the design.

A con might be that some work better than others at staying attached to the guitar. A lot may depend on the finish of your guitar if you are using one with suction cups, but there are ways to mitigate that. I personally prefer the Sagework/Barnett support because it attaches with magnets and has a very ergonomic saddle. I have a few ErgoPlays too (Professional & Tappert), which attach with suction cups and I like those too.

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