Stands GS405B SHOKSAFE Guitar Stand

This is no ordinary guitar stand, this is like the absolute best guitar stand you can buy. The construction and quality of it is the best you will find. Very sturdy but also easy to collapse and store. The base and neck rests have excellent padding so whether you've got an original 59' or a squire you found in the garbage, rest assured this stand is safe and sturdy. I've owned some inexpensive stands that were flimsy and felt like they could topple with a heavy guitar in it but, this is at the complete opposite end of the spectrum. If anyone ever asks me to recommend a guitar stand, and the price is a secondary concern, this is the one, 100%.

This stand is definitely "value-priced" but it's also the most sturdy/secure stand I've ever seen. if you ever catch one on sale, don't hesitate to buy it. You won't be disappointed.

This is the stand I have been looking for to hold my high-end, custom built OM guitar. It is a little big, maybe 'less portable' than a small floor stand, and heavier than a cheap rest-in stand of comparable style. But if you are looking at a Hercules stand, you are looking for that top-quality, rugged, not el-cheapo, dependable stand. This is it, hands-down. You can buy a $10 stand. You might even find it for $5 on a blowout sale. You're getting $2 worth of crappy metal. Do you trust your instrument to that? This is all one-piece, fold-out, design that you can absolutely depend on. It hold the instrument securely and is not awkward or loose at all. If your guitar costs more than this stand, then you should buy this stand. Protect your investment, without worry. Great product.

I've had my stand for a few days now. Very easy to set up, there is nothing to adjust. Just unfold the pieces until they click solidly in place. The unit is heavy, especially the bottom, and the footprint is large, providing great stability. The shaft, and overall height is shorter than I expected. I kept looking for a way to adjust the height. It's not necessary, even for something like a bass. I like it better, but I'm still adapting. For example, when I move the guitar/stand pair, I need to grip them lower down. Not a big deal, except that my other stands are different. The shock absorption is a BS selling point. There's not much absorption. More like a plastic collar that makes an intentionally loose joint where the stand meets the base. The "absorption" is directional, front-to-back. Side-to-side, you're on your own. It's fine, but only because it's unnecessary. It's not worth more money. The stand is still worth some bucks, though, because of the thick gauges of metal, and the overall solid and stable design. The one thing I don't care for is the hard plastic tips where the foam ends. Both on the front of the base, and particularly on the neck grip. There's no way to avoid these coming into contact with the instrument, unless you're ridiculously careful slipping the neck in and out. I don't know if it'll scratch thin nitro lacquer, but since the whole stand is not "padded" with hard plastic, I have to assume it probably will. I would much rather have the end be foam, all the way. I can think of a few ways to manufacture and assemble it efficiently. Hercules should, too. As it is, I'm probably going to cover the ends with something, not sure what. Has to be nitro safe, after all. Probably I'll make little cotton "hats", out of multiple layers of T-shirt fabric. But jeez, I already make T-shirt 'tubes' to fit the cheap foam on the cheap stands. Makes me think I could have got by with the $10 stand, especially if I still have to retrofit crap to make it really work. C'mon Hercules...

This guitar stand is solidly built and very stable, yet fairly light and folds up into a nice compact size. The joints for all the folding components are well designed, move smoothly, and lock securely. Attractive and displays your guitar beautifully. A little more spendy than most stands, but worth every penny in my opinion.

I've been playing guitar since the later 1970s and have owned various guitar stands. These however are the best and most solid I've found. They are really well made, rock solid, and hold a guitar or bass quite securely. They also fold up to quite a compact package, but when unfolded all the pieces lock into position so there is no chance of collapse. They are really in a different league than other stands and worth the price. I currently own three of these, but plan to buy more. Very happy with these stands.

I've been gigging with this for a while now with no issues. It's a little pricey, but it also protects your guitar onstage if someone bumps into it and it falls forward, protecting the neck. Guitars aren't cheap, so it's definitely sturdy and folds up perfectly.

This is the best guitar stand. I love that it loads from the side. No worries about tipping it over. Doubt it will but if some one pushed seems well protected. The bottom cradle is fixed not like the cheap ones that move or try to adjust. Very happy. Will buy another for my next acoustic guitar.