Buying a guitar stand isn't just about picking out a place to lay your instrument when you're not playing it. Depending on your style, where you're putting the stand, and what kind of instrument it is for can and should weigh heavily on what kind of stand you're purchasing. Check out our list of six choices below that range from wall hangers shaped like human hands to standard floor stands to see what'll work best for you.
| Model | Style | Best For | Price | On Reverb |
| On-Stage XCG4 Classic Guitar Stand | Floor stand. | The budget conscious. | $8-25 | Shop Now |
| Hercules GS414B Guitar Stand | Floor stand. | A weight guarantee. | $45-$60 | Shop Now |
| So There Handcrafted Solid Okume Wooden Guitar Stand | Floor stand. | The style conscious. | $120 | Shop Now |
| Fender Multi Folding 5-Guitar Stand | Floor stand. | The gigging musician. | $50-$90 | Shop Now |
| Pro-File Wall Mounted Guitar Hanger | Wall hanger. | Permanent music room. | $170 | Shop Now | Hand Guitar Hanger by GuitarGrip | Wall hanger. | The alternative option. | $35-$45 | Shop Now |
On-Stage XCG4 Classic Guitar Stand
Starting at the lowest price point is the On-Stage XCG4 Classic Guitar Stand. Like its name suggests, this guitar stand is the classic choice. It's small and study with a removable velveteen rubber bottom to cradle your instrument's body and a matching neck cradle with a removable security strap. The stand can be easily adjusted for height, making it a perfect option for any sized electric or acoustic guitar, bass, or even banjo.
Hercules GS414B Guitar Stand
The Hercules GS414B Guitar Stand is a step up in quality (and price) from the On-Stage XCG4 Classic. This stand is one of the most popular and trusted stands on the market. Like the On-Stage XCG4 Classic, it features easy height adjustment but pairs that with a secure auto-grip system that guarantees instrument weights up to 33 pounds. This makes it the most durable floor style choice for string instruments of any height.
So There Handcrafted Solid Okoume Wooden Guitar Stand
For the style conscious, this stand is the perfect option. This floor style stand is the choice for those who keep their instrument in one of the nicer rooms in their house. Each stand is sturdy, equipped with the USA-made String Swing cradle and weighing in assembled at nine pounds. Each stand is also handcrafted from solid wood, guaranteeing that no two stands will be exactly alike.
Fender Multi Folding 5-Guitar Stand
For the gigging musician, you can’t beat Fender’s Multi Stand. Being collapsible, it makes the perfect option for single musicians with multiple instruments or even for bands featuring multiple stringed-instrument players. Whether you’re on stage or in the studio, this makes the perfect temporary place to keep all of your instruments in one place regardless of their size or scale-length.
Pro-File Wall Mounted Guitar Hanger
If you’re not a gigging musician but have a collection of stringed instruments, check out the Pro-File Wall Mounted Guitar Hanger. This guitar hanger will accommodate four instruments – electric and acoustic guitars, basses, and banjos. This is perfect choice for those who have pets, children, or even just limited floor space and want to keep their instruments damage-free.
Hand Guitar Hanger
If you're looking for a wall hanger that will really help you stand out, check out the "hand" hangers made by GuitarGrip. These wall hangers are modeled after human hands and come in a variety of colors and profiles: burly, slender, vainy – take your pick. Because of the fact that these hangers actually look like hands emerging from your wall to hold your precious instruments, this is definitely the choice for players who don't spook easily.
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