Which Guitar Stands Do You Guys Prefer?

[6stringedRamble]

So my Quiklok a-frame stand damaged my S6. I wrote about that here. https://www.acousticguitarforum.com/...d.php?t=547750 I want to get a new stand. Someone recommended the K&M a-frame and also the Hercules hanger stand. They both cost about $50. I live in Israel so I would have to order the KM from Amazon but the Hercules they sell near me, I could also get a regular tripod stand with neck support for about $2o. I have one of those. It's good enough, but I use it for my banjo and in my opinion is cheap enough in construction that it would break, probably while holding an instrument, if I changed the adjustment on a regular basis. I prefer the KM just because apartments are really small in Israel, and it doesn't have moving parts to break. What stands do you guys prefer / recommend? That is keeping in mind I'm traumatized from my baby getting all dinged up by the Quiklok

[Nctom]

I use a Hercules. I've never had a problem with finish damage or adjustments, so it has been fine. I also use several generic hanger-type tripod stands from Guitar Center and they have also worked fine. Never liked the looks of the stands without the hangers; they just look unstable and prone to damaging the base of the guitar.

The cost of the Hercules is a little more and they take up a bit more room. You have been unhappy with your stands so far. Maybe it is time you tried something else.

[TennesseeWalker]

Ultimate Support GS-1000 PRO Genesis Series

Like mine - 40 bucks on Amazon

[jaymarsch]

I like the D & A Starfish stand. Very stable. A bit heavier so probably not great if you want to use it for gigs but a really nice stand. They are not the cheapest but they are the most well made and stable in my experience. There are two models. I have the active one. Here's a link:

https://www.sweetwater.com/store/det...e-guitar-stand

There a some good choices out there at a variety of price points so you should find what will work best for you.

Best,
Jayne

[ljguitar]

Hi 6Sr

Hercules, both for wall and floor stands.

[TDavis]

I've used the cheapo GC ones, and have recently graduated to Hercules hanger-style stands, which are great...but my girlfriends cat loves to sharpen his claws in the rubber that covers the front two "legs".

[Willie_D]

My two favorite stands right now:

Hercules


Fender

[merlin666]

I have a few of the cheap basic stands around the house, and they work fine for all shapes and sizes of guitars (even my high end 5k ones). Though for playing out I prefer to haul the bigger Hercules, which just works much better with the lock and release mechanism. Though I have one that just has a little foamy pad to lean the guitar again (GS412B). No complaints about that so far.

For home use go cheap:


Better for playing out:

[jay7347]

Love my Hercules stands!
-jay

[beninma]

I have one like the first one Merlin66 posted.. probably not the same brand but it looks like that.

I have not seen any guitar stands that don't scare me.

I saw a Strat go bang this week when a stand went over.

I always always put the guitar back in the case if it's an option at all, I use the stand just for very short periods if I have to put it down for a second to do something I can't do wearing the guitar.

[bufflehead]

I use the K&M Heli 2, and prefer the cork-coated version.

[richpjr]

Another vote for Hercules. Best stands I have ever used.

[Silly Moustache]

K&M Heli (or Heli2) A frame guitar stands.
Reasonably priced, lightweight, foldable, well balanced. I used them at home, and take them to gigs. Never been a problem and never done any damage.
just make sure you get the acoustic one, not the thin one for elecs.

[raysachs]

At home I have Hercules wall hangers for all of them. When I'm away, I use the same K&M referenced immediately above - one for acoustic, one for electric.

-Ray

[Gabby84]

I have the K & M for my acoustic, stable and, being an apartment dweller, easy to put away when not in use.