As far as hanging type stands go, I have two, the Hercules and the Ultimate. Between the two, I much prefer the Hercules. When you put the instrument in, the weight causes the little arms to swing around and lock the guitar in. Lift the guitar up,the little arms swing away, and the guitar comes right out, no problem. On the Ultimate, it is a friction fit only. I find that I have to lift and twist the guitar to remove it, and the stand wants to come along.
Bill, tgo