Guitar Stand - Folding A Frame Floor Stand for Acoustic, Electric and Bass

Description

This guitar stand is a folding A frame floor stand with foam padded contact arms and non-slip end caps, and it takes acoustic, electric and bass guitars. It is $29.99 at Lets Party. The frame folds flat for transport and opens to a splayed footprint that resists being knocked sideways.

Every guitar that has ever been damaged at home was leaning against something at the time. Against an amp, against a wall, against the side of a sofa - and then a door opened, or a dog went past, or somebody reached over it. The repair bill for a cracked headstock is many times the cost of a stand, and the guitars that get played most are precisely the ones that spend the most time out of the case. An A frame is the cheapest, most portable answer to that: it takes about two seconds to set up, folds to a flat bundle that fits in a gig bag pocket, and costs less than a set of strings for a decent bass.

Specifications

What's in the Box

Why Choose an A Frame Guitar Stand

• Folds flat - it collapses to a slim bundle that fits in a gig bag pocket, which is why A frames are the stand most players actually take to rehearsals.
• Padded contact points - the foam rubber sits between the frame and the guitar's lower bout so the finish is not resting on bare metal.
• Non-slip feet - the end caps grip floorboards and protect them from being scratched by the frame.
• Takes any of your guitars - the same stand handles a thin-bodied electric and a deep-bodied acoustic, so it does not become obsolete when you buy a different instrument.
• Cheap insurance - at $29.99 it costs a fraction of a headstock repair, which is the single most common serious guitar accident.

Is an A Frame Guitar Stand Safe for a Nitrocellulose Finish?

This one deserves a careful answer rather than a reassuring one. Foam and rubber padding can react with nitrocellulose lacquer over long contact, softening it or leaving a dull mark where the padding touched. This affects vintage instruments and modern guitars finished in nitro - a lot of higher-end acoustics and reissue electrics. Guitars finished in polyurethane or polyester, which is most instruments made in the last few decades and almost all budget guitars, are not affected. If your guitar is nitro finished, the standard precaution is to wrap the contact points in a soft cotton cloth, or to use a stand with padding rated as nitro-safe. If you are not sure which finish your guitar has, the maker's website will usually say. We would rather tell you this than have you find out from a mark on your guitar.

Should You Leave a Guitar on a Stand or in Its Case?

A case protects better and a stand gets played more, and for most people the second thing matters more. A guitar in a case under the bed is a guitar you pick up twice a year. The practical compromise most players land on is a stand for the guitar you are currently playing and cases for the rest. There are two caveats. A stand offers no protection against humidity swings, which matter for solid-timber acoustics in a dry or heated room, and none against knocks. So if you are going away for a fortnight, or the room gets very dry, the case is the better place for it.

Will an A Frame Stand Hold a Bass?

The supplier lists bass guitars as suitable, and the A frame geometry does suit them - a bass rests on the lower bout the same way a guitar does. What we cannot tell you is the maximum weight, because the supplier has not given us one, and nor have they given us the frame material or the stand's dimensions. For a standard four-string bass on a level floor this is not a concern. If you play something genuinely heavy, an eight-string or a neck-through with a solid ash body, and you want to be certain, message us and we will ask the supplier for the load rating before you order.

Buyers are typically players who have just had a near miss with a guitar leaning against an amp, households where a guitar lives in the lounge room and needs somewhere to go, teachers who need several stands for a studio, and gigging musicians who want a second stand that lives permanently in the car.

If you are setting up a playing space, our mixed gauge guitar picks and adjustable nylon guitar strap are the other two things worth having on hand, and our Gift Ideas range covers more for musicians.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the stand made from?
The supplier describes the frame as strong but has not named the material, and we are not going to state one we cannot verify. Message us if it matters and we will ask.

What weight will it hold?
No load rating has been supplied to us. It is listed as suitable for electric, acoustic and bass guitars, which covers the normal range of instruments.

Does it fold small enough for a gig bag?
It collapses flat, which is the main reason players choose A frames over tripod stands. Exact folded dimensions have not been supplied.

Will it hold a ukulele or a violin?
An A frame is sized for guitar-scale instruments. A ukulele is usually too small to sit securely in the cradle and would be better on a purpose-made small-instrument stand.

Does it protect against knocks?
It holds the guitar upright on a stable base, which prevents the guitar sliding down a wall. It cannot stop someone walking into it, so keep it clear of doorways and traffic.

Can it stay set up permanently?
Yes. Just read the nitrocellulose section above first if your guitar has a lacquer finish, because that is the one situation where long-term contact matters.

Is a carry bag included?
No. You get the stand only.

Fast Australian Shipping

We dispatch from within Australia, so orders reach Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Hobart, Canberra and Darwin quickly rather than waiting on an overseas shipment. Regional and remote addresses go through the standard Australia Post network.

Specifications are as supplied by the manufacturer. Frame material, dimensions and maximum load have not been provided to us and are therefore not stated. Always position a guitar stand clear of walkways, and check your instrument's finish type before leaving it in long-term contact with foam or rubber padding.