Hercules GS525B Guitar Rack for 5 Guitars

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You should also consider what type of guitar you’re looking to keep on your stand. A stand designed for an electric may not be able to accommodate an acoustic or classical guitar due to the smaller yokes. How Much Space Do You Have? They have tested this foam on a huge array of guitars to watch for reactivity, and claim that on the majority of nitro guitars it does not cause discoloration. This formulation was discovered in 1862 and was the first artificial plastic(so it’s indeed a vintage finish).

Matching the perfect stand to your guitar might seem like a pretty simple choice, but it rarely is. From deciding where you’ll want to use it (stage, home, studio, or a mixture), to matching it up to the type of guitar you play (acoustic, electric, or bass), and even the shape – offset guitarists, beware. Some decisions will be made for you, but you also have personal preference to factor in, because some stands and hangers simply won’t do for your precious instrument. What’s the difference between a guitar stand and guitar hanger?

However, they don’t guarantee their stands due to the fact that there are many different formulations of nitrocellulose lacquer, so there may be an outlier that is indeed damaged by the SFF. Conclusion

Many famous musicians use Hercules Stands equipment amongst them the following DAVE MATTHEWS BAND, MEGADETH , ZAC BROWN BAND , TOKYO SKA PARADISE ORCHESTRA , BB KING'S BLUES CLUBS , SEAN HOLT , DOMINIK KRAEMER , MUNDSTUHL , SERAPHIM and MARK WOOD . It can hold almost 200 pounds of instruments…yet it still manages to be foldable and lightweight! It’s so stable I’d say it’s actually hard to tip over, no matter how many instruments you load it down with. Quality The ChromaCast two-tier design was made from lightweight steel tubing wrapped in soft rubber padding. The stand was height-adjustable and capable of holding bass guitars. We thought that it was one of the more stable options in this price band – the swivel yoke was sturdy and was able to support extreme body styles like the Gibson Thunderbird or Flying V without ending up off balance. So the best thing is to find a stand that is made with non-reactive materials. There are foams and rubbers that are mostly inert, meaning they don’t chemically react with the nitro.Hercules is one of the bigger names in nitro safe stands thanks to their proprietary Special Formulated Foam (SFF). Nitro is short for nitrocellulose, which is, in simplest terms, plant material (hence the cellulose) dissolved in nitric acid (the nitro part of the equation). Below, we’ve detailed some of the most important factors you should be looking for when making your decision. Consider Your Guitar’s Compatibility

You can trust Guitar World Our expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing guitar products so you can choose the best for you. Find out more about how we test.Ultimately, a handful of wall hangers (if you’ve got multiple guitars) plus a stand or two, for when the guitar is in frequent use – the studio for example – is an ideal combination that should cater for all environments. We know, buying one of each sounds like it could get expensive, but the good news is that you can get some really great guitar stands and hangers for really good prices. If you do want to have both a stand and a hanger, but finances won’t allow that right now, a stand is a great place to start and then look to invest in hangers down the line. How we choose the best guitar stands