Author Topic: Quality Guitar Stands (Read 775 times)

smokin_dave · « **on:** September 27, 2015, 08:35:59 PM »

Well after several years of use my Ultimate guitar stand bit the big one.Fortunatly not while supporting my Rogue.

Going over reviews and reading a lot of moaning over the quality of the latest Ultimate and Hercules stands I find myself torn at even getting another stand.

The thing I liked about the Ultimate stand was it's ability to fold up nice and compact.

Maybe I just won't get another and keep my Rogue in my case on breaks but it sure is convenient at gigs to have a decent stand.

If any of the good club members have any suggestions,I'm all ears.

rustyg61 · « **Reply #1 on:** September 27, 2015, 10:43:30 PM »

I use one of the suitcase stands & set it on top of my road case to elevate my basses off the ground. This makes it easier to get the bass in & out of the stand & it keeps it off the floor so it is less likely to get kicked & knocked over. I also put a towel around my basses while they are in the stand for extra protection. You can see the neck sticking up out of the stand behind me. The suitcase stand folds flat like a briefcase & is easy to carry.

fmm · « **Reply #2 on:** September 28, 2015, 06:12:45 AM »

I had a Hercules stand, and the grip you squeeze to adjust it broke. There's a spring under that grip that controls the height of the stand. I was able to fix it with a hose clamp.

I use an Ultimate for my Series I

Glynn · « **Reply #3 on:** September 28, 2015, 08:04:54 AM »

I am still clinging on to the A-Frame stand that I got from The Bass Centre UK a million years ago.
I have Hercules stands as back-ups but find that the tall ones with the grab-the-neck mechanism are too lightweight and the stand tends to come away with the bass when you pick it out.
I think A-frame would still be the way to go.
Glynn

JimmyJ · « **Reply #4 on:** September 28, 2015, 09:12:48 AM »

And I'm still using Hamiltons like below. Not exactly compact, or lightweight, but solid and well balanced, IMO.
Jimmy J

edwardofhuncote · « **Reply #5 on:** September 28, 2015, 10:10:16 AM »

The only thing I'll add... some rubber will react with some finshes. Beware of those stands with the rubber tubing.

ed_zeppelin · « **Reply #6 on:** September 28, 2015, 10:25:08 AM »

Musician's Friend's stupid deal of the day is the Hercules Stands GS414B Bonus Guitar Stand Pack with Neck Cradle for $25 (50% off, not counting the nifty neck cradle.)

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/stupid?src=3TP5DNC&&noPopup=true&src=3TP5DNC

I got two. I'm not sure what to do with the extra neck cradle. Maybe I can convince the Foghorn to use it to stop snoring or something.

5a_quilt_top · « **Reply #7 on:** September 28, 2015, 11:08:12 AM »

+ 1 on Hercules.

$25 is a smokin' deal, BTW.

FWIW: I prefer the model with the padded legs for my Alembic basses 'cuz that little adjustable T support on the other model can be a little dainty for larger / heavier instruments. Works fine for guitars, tho.

Also, there's some similar clones out there - not sure of the brand - that have the same gravity-controlled clamping mechanism.

smokin_dave · « **Reply #8 on:** September 28, 2015, 08:00:31 PM »

Alright.Thank you all for the suggestions.I'm still up in the air if I'm actually going to replace the defunct stand or not and I missed the stupid deal.

Hell.The Hamilton seems to be pretty stout and is currently under consideration.Thanks J.J.

tomhug · « **Reply #9 on:** October 02, 2015, 11:44:12 AM »

+ 1 on the Hamilton.

lbpesq · « **Reply #10 on:** October 02, 2015, 02:14:17 PM »

I use the Hercules with the gravity locking mechanism in my studio. They are the strongest I've owned. Unfortunately they are quite large when folded up. For gigging and jams outside my studio, I use both types of the Ultimate - the type where the guitar hangs from the neck fork, and the kind with little fold out supports on which the instrument rests. Both of these fold up quite compactly for travel.

Bill, tgo

smokin_dave · « **Reply #11 on:** October 02, 2015, 09:03:19 PM »

Alrighty then.Well I've decided to go with this....

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/accessories/km-memphis-pro-guitar-stand?src=3TEMORD

If any of the good club members use this particular stand feel free to give me your thoughts.

If anyone feels like I made a foolish buy go ahead and let me have it.

I'm a big boy.I can take it.

lbpesq · « **Reply #12 on:** October 03, 2015, 12:09:50 AM »

Dave:

Cool looking stand. Locking yolk like the Hercules, and it appears to be even more compact than the Ultimate. I just ordered one from Amazon. Thanks for the research.

Bill, tgo

jalevinemd · « **Reply #13 on:** October 03, 2015, 07:36:51 AM »

Just ordered one as well. Best of both the Hercules and Ultimate worlds. Great find, Dave!

smokin_dave · « **Reply #14 on:** October 03, 2015, 09:02:31 AM »

Here is a more detailed link from the manufacturer....

http://produkte.k-m.de/en/Stands-and-accessories-for-instruments/Fretted-instruments/17670-Guitar-stand-Memphis-Pro-black

A 5 year Guaranty too.Mine should be here next week and I'll post a review if all goes well or not.