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Anyone looking for an alternative stand should consider the Hamilton KB-38. They were the stand to use before Hercules came along. In my opinion and experience they are still far superior to Hercules.
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Today I learned that I am a horrible guitar owner by hanging my guitars on the wall instead of storing them in cases.
My wife even noticed that I installed a guitar hanger in the gazebo. Now I can hang the guitar up when I flip the burgers or go grab another beer.
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It's been noted a number of times here that there was an issue with some older models, which were replaced as needed, and the later models modified to eliminate the materials causing the issue... Of course there are a few older models still around that the owner should examine and make a personal judgement call to use or replace with whatever stand they choose... My personal opinion is that the Hercules is overall a high quality, reliable product that I feel comfortable using... If you really need to continue the guitar stand/death dealing auto thing, tho, I'm just not your Huckleberry... Hope you get to play and have a good day...
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Been using Hercules Singles and wall mount for many years 50 to 100 gigs per year and I have all my guitars out and ready to play 100% of the time. No issues. When I first got them though i thought it was too easy to accidentally hit the trigger release so I installed Drum Hardware Locking Clamps as extra insurance. Also makes it so the height is preset when setting up. The Triple stands are crap (IMO) and probably the duo. But the singles are my fave. the gig ones. Extra insurance. But I hear the worriers - if the head mechanism breaks - it will fall. I like the sureness of egress and hanging of these though. The triple stand is crap (IMO) and probably the duo. But the singles are my fave.
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The previously identified issue was the "sticky" material problem, right? Is there a connection between that issue and the mechanical failure?
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Nothing is perfect and nothing lasts forever...
That said, I've been using Hercules stands for many years. I've had a pair of triple stands for about 10 years now and they work just fine. The mechanism is the exact same as the single stands and wall mounts. |
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I don't need no stinkin' wingy-thingys. Easy off, easy on. No worries about getting snagged on the way out or worried about the wingy-thingy's latching on on the way back in. Plenty deep. No gonna fall off. If you crash into it you'll take the whole stand out.... but the guitar isn't coming out on its own, with our without the mechanical wings.
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I have had loads of the wall hanging ones. A few years ago I put my rick Turner back and heard a crack and plastic broke. Luckily I was was in my room so nothing fell. Contacted them and they were extremely embarrassed and sent me 2 new ones. They were really good to be honest. U contacted them?
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I think the post was referring to an actual floor stand. I hate floor stands as they can be knocked over too easy...and now...apparently disentigrate. I use a wall hanger and have never had a problem over many years. It is screwed into a stud, it's not going anywhere...hopefully.
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I always keep my guitars in their cases when I am not playing them. The stands that I like are the Starfish. They are a bit pricier but more stable than some others. Probably not as portable in that they don't fold down as compactly as the Hercules and are a bit heavier but since I don't gig that is not an issue for me. I mostly do not keep my guitars out or on wall hangers because I live in earthquake country and don't want to risk storing my guitars out of their cases. But this is another area where there are good choices at reasonable price points. Sometimes stuff just happens despite our best efforts.
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I can't imagine keeping my guitars in the case. Maybe it's my ADHD or something, but when around the house I find myself grabbing my 000 several times a day just to play something that's on my mind or to noodle. I definitely would not be doing that if I had to take it out and put it back in every time.
My sig is shrinking as I have now sold my D18 and J45. Now down to a Yairi in the classroom and a SCGC at home. I am happy. scott |
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I have 3 of them that have been faithful for over 25 years.
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Mine were defective too!
I purchased two single Hercules stands at least 8-10 years back. Both failed at the same time on the height adjustment clamp. First, the rubberized coating on the clamps became sticky. The hinged spring lever on the adjustment clamp eventually cracked and they wouldn't hold position any longer. Hercules sent out two replacements after I emailed them some pictures and the serial numbers from the label. Great customer service. The new ones seem fine, so I'm hoping the defect was corrected.
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