Quality stands don’t have to cost a fortune, and nor do they have to be ugly. In this roundup, we’ve showcased a number of great options at all ends of the price spectrum that offer great stability and excellent build quality – two of the most important factors in choosing the right stand. 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. This formulation was discovered in 1862 and was the first artificial plastic(so it’s indeed a vintage finish).

The model we received for the test came in walnut (which we loved), but it was also available in six additional options: oak, mahogany, cherry, padauk, purpleheart, and maple. Each wood has a different grain and color, which makes it possible to match the stand with your décor or guitar wood – a very thoughtful feature. Fender’s familiar quality and innovation is immediately apparent with the Universal A-Frame Stand. It’s one of the most customizable single instrument stands on the market for electric guitars and basses thanks to the fully adjustable retainer arms that support the guitar body, plus the side ‘nestle’ arm to hold even offset and extreme guitars firmly in place. 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 QualityMore importantly, you need to be sure you’re using a stand that is safe for nitro finishes. These stands are made with special foam or rubber that is designed not to react with the nitro’s solvents.

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. I spend my spare time exercising and hanging out with my wife and crazy dog (I guess that went the right way…). Hide The Rambling▲ Gator is one of the biggest names in the guitar storage and accessories industry, and they’ve produced just about every kind of stand imaginable, but this is one of our favorites thanks to its sturdy build quality and excellent stability.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. 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. 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? 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? 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.