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Tuesday, February 11, 2014

can i mount my guitar hanger on dry wall?

Kenny G

I have one of those hercules auto grab guitar hanger systems and i don't know if it's safe to just mount it in the drywall or if i have to find a stud to screw in? Is drywall strong enough? oh and it's going to be holding a les paul and I don't know how much it weighs.

Answer
The Hercules Auto Grab Swivel Guitar Hanger(s) I found seem to be rated to hold about 7kgs or just over 15 pounds. I would think that drywall would support this amount of weight safely. My concerns are more about the drywall being able to handle the stress of hanging and rehanging of the guitar with loosening over time.

This guitar hanger could be placed and drilled into a stud if your concerns are for damaging your Les Paul but I would feel just as safe if the guitar hanger had hollow wall anchors placed beneath the hanging unit.
I have used plastic wall anchors to hold items in the 35 to 50 pound range with great results. This of course was with items that were hung once and did not get hung and rehung such as your guitar.
All in all your safe , in my opinion, either way you choose but keep in mind with the hollow wall anchors you allow yourself more choice range for hanging.

Tuesday, September 10, 2013

I need guitar wall hangers, but theyre all expensive. how do i make one?

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Anne

is there anything i can substitute for guitar wall hangers? or anywhere cheap i can get some?

Answer
Here are a couple of links to photos that will give you some ideas.

http://www.instructables.com/id/Guitar-Hangar/
http://www.instructables.com/id/Guitar-wall-hanger/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss

The first link uses a standard hardware store tool hook, which could be mounted in a variety of ways. Probably a good idea to measure your guitar neck to make sure you get the right size. If you have lots of guitars, just mount a bunch of the hooks to a single plank of wood (a nice, sanded 2x4 would do fine) then mount the 2x4 to your wall.

The second link is better for individual hooks, and uses a split piece of dowel as the base.

Hope this helps!

Thursday, September 5, 2013

What guitar stand should i buy for an explorer shaped guitar?

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gtjames77

I have just bought a gibson explorer and i need a stand for it, my dad won't let me have a guitar wall hanger so i need a stand. i saw a couple of hercules stands on the internet that 'auto-lock' your guitar into place at the neck. Would an explorer neck fit in as it is quite thin? and they are a few different models and i don't know which one is best, can someone plz help me? thanks

Answer
Any stand will work as long the guitar is being hung by the head. Just make sure the stand is high enough so your guitar isn't sitting on the ground.

Since the head of the guitar is bigger than the neck, it will work just like any other guitar. With the exception of those guitars with no heads on the ends of the neck.

Monday, August 19, 2013

What is a good wall hanger for an acoustic guitar?

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Aaron Pier

I have a string string wall hanger and really like it for my electric guitar, and would like one like it for my acoustic guitar

Answer
I use a String Swing for my electric and my acoustic Works for either.

Saturday, July 27, 2013

Do you think this guitar wall mount will be ok?

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Evie

Here is a link to a 'Hercules Auto Swivel Guitar Wall Hanger'.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Hercules-AutoSwivel-Guitar-Wall-Hanger/dp/B000EEJGRK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1264937391&sr=8-1

Do you think this will be ok for a 'Fender Jazz' bass guitar?

Thanks!

Answer
According to the info on another site, it has a load capacity of 7kg (15.4 lbs) It will hold your guitar. Whether leaving your guitar permanently outside of the case is a good idea is another discussion. If you have swings in temperature or humidity, you guitar will be better off in the case, which acts as a buffer against environmental changes. It's also ding-proof in the case.

http://www.theguitarfiles.com/modules.php?name=catalog&file=product_info&products_id=2967

What is a good wall hanger for an acoustic guitar?

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Aaron Pier

I have a string string wall hanger and really like it for my electric guitar, and would like one like it for my acoustic guitar

Answer
I use a String Swing for my electric and my acoustic Works for either.

Wednesday, July 24, 2013

What is the best type of guitar wall hanger to get?

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Guitar pla

Im going to buy a Glen Burton Alien (copy of the Silvertone Apocalypse Paul Stanley guitar) and it cant be stored on a guitar rack or stand, so im thinking a wall hanger is the way to go. Im wondering what is the BEST possible guitar wall hanger that I can buy? I want something that is built to last, heavy duty, and something I can trust wont fall off the wall and hurt my guitar.

Answer
I recently bought a Hercules. It is designed so the front has to arms that prevent the guitar from sliding forward off the hanger. When you lift the guitar, the arms automatically open. I have a Fender Dreadnought Grand Acoustic (solid wood and very heavy) hanging on it, and it is holding very well. Make sure you follow the directions when you install it. You'll want to make sure you use a drill to make uniform holes, and the proper studs inside the holes for your type of wall.