Guitar stand horrors?

[Mor Paul]

I've heard things about stands messing up guitar finishes in certain cases. How much truth is there to this? :tard:

 

[RLW]

Not a rumor. I have 3 Gibsons that were marred by stands and hangers.

 

[nathan a]

Much, if the finish is fresh (weeks, couple months maybe?) Dunno about if the finish is totally set.

 

[Mor Paul]

Any suggestions on how to prevent it? (other than no stand)

 

[guitlouie]

Most good quality modern stands will tell you right on their packaging that they have been tested with finishes normally used on guitars and are safe.  I think that the problem is mostly with nitrocellulose-finished guitars. 

 

[dbw]

If it was finished by Warmoth, it's poly and you're fine.  It's only nitro that gets scarred by stands.

 

[lp1958]

I've seen a 2004 Gibson 335 which has a stained finish due to being stud on a stand.  It is a real shame as it otherwise a fantastic guitar. I'm not sure if Gibson still finish in nitro as standard or not.
I've also seen marks on the neck of my USA strat.  This most definitely is not nitro and the marks came out with a standard polish.

A friend of mine who used to own a vintage guitar shop had his wife make tube like things out of felt which he'd slide over the arms of the stands.  Maybe a little glue inside to hold them in place.  I asked him about this and he said it is the way to go.

I think it is the rubber that diffuses into the laquer.

Hope this helps.

 

[stubhead]

It's the black foam tubing on cheap guitar stands that's the culprit. There are a few companies that advertise using "safe" tubing, like Hercules. I have refurbished guitar stands using pieces of foam tubing that are designed for handicapped aid, from places like Ableware and Maddak. If a stand doesn't advertise that it's safe, it may or may not be.

 

[Mor Paul]

Okay. My guitar will be nitro, so I guess I just have to look for stands labeled safe?

 

[Johnhamdun]

+1 on the Hercules. I have 8 of them in our sunroom holding guitars and they have been up for 3-4 years now with no visual damage to the finish at all. This includes a '63 Gibson ES-125T, which I would imagine could be coated in nothing other than nitro. Plus, they are incredibly convenient to use - check them out if you haven't.

 

[stubhead]

I like the Genesis stands too, they're like the Hercules in that they hold a guitar from the headstock, but without the grabby finger thing.

http://www.ultimatesupport.com/s.nl/it.A/id.825/.f?sc=14&category=41

Random noise:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oeNDD0syjT0&feature=rec-fresh
This guy reminds me of Petrucci, in that he's pretty derivative but he can execute like a big dog. arty07:

 

[GoDrex]

http://www.activemusician.com/item--MP.OSS-71049

I have one of those. I like it OK. I like the base of it. Feels sturdy.

 

[Mor Paul]

How much does that genesis stand cost?

 

[Kostas]

Most good quality modern stands will tell you right on their packaging that they have been tested with finishes normally used on guitars and are safe.  I think that the problem is mostly with nitrocellulose-finished guitars. 

Correct. Gibson sttil uses nitro in their guitars.

 

[jackthehack]

I use the "2nd cheapest" and 5 guitar racks from Guitar Center and have had zero issues, all my finished necks are done in nitro...

5 guitar stand:

http://www.guitarcenter.com/RockStand-by-Warwick-5-Guitar-Folding-Stand-101102929-i1142299.gc

single stand:

http://www.guitarcenter.com/Musicians-Gear-Deluxe-A-Frame-Electric-Guitar-and-Bass-Stand-451064-i1322959.gc

Note that the cheaper 9.99-14.99 stands usually have specific warnings about nitro finishes....

 

[rahimiiii]

Instead of buying expensive special stand that are nitro safe, get a standard cheap 10 dollar stand, remove the tubing, and get an old T-Shirt (make sure it's cotton) or something, and just cut it into strips and wrap the cloth around the places where the tubings used to be. Use rubber bands or cotton threads or double stick tape (the foam one works great and provides extra cushion) to secure the cloth. That way you get a stand that is nitro safe for not a whole lot of money.

 

[jimh]

I just use whatever stand I can find, and then drape a towel over it, then place the guitar in it.
Alternatively, get you rstand and wrap some of that towelling or leather tennis racket handle grip covering stuff

http://www.tennis-warehouse.com/descpageACBAB-BLG.html

just wrap it around the areas on the stand where the guitar comes into contact.

 

[Shmoopie]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KyLQIewUxvs
antidisastablishmentarianism

 

[Mor Paul]

Thanks for the video, Schmoopy. I just don't want a clear plate attached to the back of my guitar.

Oh, and pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis

 

[RLW]

Guild had guitars with built-in stands in the 60's. It was dumb then, too.