Hercules GS525B Guitar Rack for 5 Guitars

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After this, I could be almost 100% sure that my guitar won’t be damaged because of the guitar stand. Are Hercules Stands Nitro Safe? 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?

Other stands that might damage your finish are made with materials that chemically react with the plasticizers. This can cause a gross discoloration of your otherwise flawless nitro finish known as nitro burn or stand rash. Whether you’re looking to show off your best guitar or you have multiple guitars you just need to keep out of harm’s way, a guitar stand is a good choice. Unlike a wall hanger, stands like those we covered in this roundup don’t require any drilling and, in many cases, don’t even require tools to assemble. This formulation was discovered in 1862 and was the first artificial plastic(so it’s indeed a vintage finish).The one thing that I can assure you is that there is nothing safer on the market. In good conscience we cannot say that nothing can ever happen, due to the sensitivity of the finish.” 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. 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 This simple stand did have low ground clearance, so you may want to place a rubber or foam mat below it or place it on a carpet to avoid any scraping – particularly with larger-bodied guitars. For the money, it offered a great array of features, especially in comparison to other options in this price range.

So, you can never be 100% sure, because so many things affect the finish of your guitar. Maybe you have held your guitar in direct sunlight too long, and that’s why it reacts with some guitar stands. Or maybe you used wrong kind of polish, and this is why the color of your axe changes when it touches some stands. There are several companies that make nitro safe stands, including Hercules, Fender, and Hola! Music. They make yokes that won’t chemically damage the stand, but remember to only keep your nitro guitars on stands for short amounts of time! Why Nitro Safe Stands Have Sometimes Damaged Guitars? I hope that this guide helped you to choose the right stand for you. If you have any questions, leave a comment down below and feel free to share this post too. The Fender A-Frame electric stand was built with a robust metal frame and fully adjustable support arms. We loved that the arms were able to be moved independently of each other, which ensured that no matter whether we were using it for an offset guitar, a bass guitar, or a classic design like a Stratocaster, it was able to hold on securely. 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.

The Donner A-Frame was made with a really pretty solid acacia wood A-Frame that we were able to use to support electric guitars, classical guitars, and acoustic guitars. Since it was made from real wood, it was much more handsome than the rest of the budget offerings, which we think makes it a great option for displaying your best guitar for all to see. Not only was it good looking, but it was genuinely impressive in terms of its build quality and stability, too. Other than stowing your guitar safely away in a case, there are two main types of guitar storage solutions. A guitar stand sits on the floor, upon which your guitar will safely sit, with some support to ensure it doesn’t topple over. Stands take up more room than a guitar hanger, but they make switching instruments nice and easy. A guitar hanger on the other hand will be mounted onto your wall – so may not suit DIY-phobes – which means it takes up less room, however, it won’t be quite as instantly accessible as a guitar stand. Because they’re usually screwed into the stud in your home, guitar wall mounts and hangers are often a good choice if you’re particularly concerned about stability, but installing a wall hanger will mean that you need to damage your walls. Durability and Build Quality This Donner did require some assembly, but fortunately we didn’t need any tools. It folded and unfolded quite easily, and even after multiple movements, nothing came loose, which was definitely a good sign.