Very Quick
"It is sturdy enough for most people though if you have small kids and/or pets running around you might want to look for something like a hard case or wall mount or something with a more permanent base."
"My only downfall I've run into and it really isn't THAT bad is that the bottom piece where the base of the guitar sits is a little wobbly and when putting it together there was no way that I could find that would keep it in the same exact spot."
"The legs fold and so, when putting together, make sure you snap them into place or else the stand itself will not be stable."
"If you wanted to just have a place to set your guitar down in a practice room or something, then this guy is perfect, however I used it comfortably on stage without worry as well."
"If you're on the road or performing, you might need something a bit different, but I can definitely recommend this for casual players like myself."
"The security strap keeps the neck from falling out of the cradle, so the guitar and stand kind of spill over as a unit."
"If you're in the market for a stand specifically to hold something like a Les Paul or other solid body electric with heavier woods, look elsewhere."
On Stage XCG4 Black Tripod Guitar Stand, Single Stand (Compare Deals from $12.95)
Quick
"The cradle the guitar sits on is covered with foam and pivots so it s very easy to quickly put the guitar down and seat the neck securely in the U shaped holder on the vertical stem at the back. The steel stem is height adjustable to suit a range of instruments and there is a rubber security strap that can be closed to prevent the guitar falling forwards... It is sturdy enough for most people though if you have small kids and/or pets running around you might want to look for something like a hard case or wall mount or something with a more permanent base."
"Although some other reviewers have noted that there is a terrible smell to this stand, the one I received had no smell at all so I'm not sure whether they're being made with slightly different material or not... I'm not worried about it falling off or anything, and the elastic band that helps to keep it in place is also a nice feature. My only downfall I've run into and it really isn't THAT bad is that the bottom piece where the base of the guitar sits is a little wobbly and when putting it together there was no way that I could find that would keep it in the same exact spot."
"The legs fold and so, when putting together, make sure you snap them into place or else the stand itself will not be stable... There is also a rubber security band on the top tube that holds the neck of the guitar. This is a nice feature to make sure your guitar does not fall out in case the stand is forced to lean forward such as being bumped or, if you carry the stand with guitar in place, it will stay put during transportation."
"If I had a more expensive guitar, I would buy a more expensive stand if only out of principle though I would be comfortable this could do the job. For under $10 you can't beat this, however if you're willing to go into the $20-30 range, you can get something better... If you wanted to just have a place to set your guitar down in a practice room or something, then this guy is perfect, however I used it comfortably on stage without worry as well."
"It sits in a corner of the living room, holds the guitar securely, and doesn't cause problems... If I were to buy a stand again, I would still get this one because it's available under Prime... If you're on the road or performing, you might need something a bit different, but I can definitely recommend this for casual players like myself."
"Nevertheless, I can't recall ever having this much trouble with guitars tipping over... The security strap keeps the neck from falling out of the cradle, so the guitar and stand kind of spill over as a unit... I'm on the fence between two stars and three, but the more I think about it, the more I regret the purchase, so I've decided to go with two stars."
"I would absolutely NOT recommend this stand for anyone with a guitar weighing over 7lbs... Conversely, I have another that has been holding an acoustic for a much longer time, and have had no issues whatsoever... If you're in the market for a stand specifically to hold something like a Les Paul or other solid body electric with heavier woods, look elsewhere."
Less Quick
"I was a little apprehensive about a few bad reviews regarding stability but I needn t have worried... Some guitars with a heavy head might not fare as well this may be the reason for at least some of the poor reviews. The stand has a three point base and the rear leg is very short which was a concern for stability... My original intent was to leave it standing on the studio floor when I m not using the guitar but with three puppies running around (who are just tall enough to reach the guitar on its stand) I soon changed my plan... The cradle the guitar sits on is covered with foam and pivots so it s very easy to quickly put the guitar down and seat the neck securely in the U shaped holder on the vertical stem at the back. The steel stem is height adjustable to suit a range of instruments and there is a rubber security strap that can be closed to prevent the guitar falling forwards... It is sturdy enough for most people though if you have small kids and/or pets running around you might want to look for something like a hard case or wall mount or something with a more permanent base."
"Although some other reviewers have noted that there is a terrible smell to this stand, the one I received had no smell at all so I'm not sure whether they're being made with slightly different material or not. The stand was super easy to put together, even without instructions as there were none included in my shipment but oh well, it's a 3 piece stand.... Overall I'm super satisfied with my purchase as it holds my guitar like the baby that she is (to me!... I'm not worried about it falling off or anything, and the elastic band that helps to keep it in place is also a nice feature. My only downfall I've run into and it really isn't THAT bad is that the bottom piece where the base of the guitar sits is a little wobbly and when putting it together there was no way that I could find that would keep it in the same exact spot. But once the guitar is sitting on it, it's very steady and took away any of my worries about it wobbling. I'd definitely purchase this again if I run into a situation where I need a 2nd stand."
"For the past several years I have had my guitar hero guitars all over the place in the living room. They have been leaning against the wall, shoved under the couch, hanging on top of the tv stand, etc... The legs fold and so, when putting together, make sure you snap them into place or else the stand itself will not be stable. The top tube inserts into the bottom tube and a nut in the back is what holds it into place... This helps in making sure that your guitar properly settles into the cradle safely and securely. There is also a rubber security band on the top tube that holds the neck of the guitar. This is a nice feature to make sure your guitar does not fall out in case the stand is forced to lean forward such as being bumped or, if you carry the stand with guitar in place, it will stay put during transportation."
"It was easy to assemble and I'm confident that my guitar will stand securely on it. If I had a more expensive guitar, I would buy a more expensive stand if only out of principle though I would be comfortable this could do the job. For under $10 you can't beat this, however if you're willing to go into the $20-30 range, you can get something better... I personally don't like the removable big fork design as its multiple pieces and other thing to keep track of, but its not a big deal. It takes up too much space traveling if you don't take the big fork piece off. I personally prefer a one piece folding design, but those types of innovations are gonna cost more than 8 bucks. If you wanted to just have a place to set your guitar down in a practice room or something, then this guy is perfect, however I used it comfortably on stage without worry as well."
"I bought this two years ago for use with a Takamine... It sits in a corner of the living room, holds the guitar securely, and doesn't cause problems. Although it does make my ownership of a guitar more obvious, and my 91 yo neighbor was convinced for a year that I was drunk and wailing away on the guitar at 3 am... If I were to buy a stand again, I would still get this one because it's available under Prime... The lower cradle is not fixed and adjusts itself to the appropriate position for your guitar... Extended contact with the guitar surface has not caused any problems... If you're on the road or performing, you might need something a bit different, but I can definitely recommend this for casual players like myself."
"All my other guitar stands are Ultra models with the orange rubber tubing. This one looked fancier, and had a security strap, so I decided to buy one... Nevertheless, I can't recall ever having this much trouble with guitars tipping over... The security strap keeps the neck from falling out of the cradle, so the guitar and stand kind of spill over as a unit. I'm going to try popping the rubber caps off the legs and pouring some BBs in there for added weight... It's probably made of steel tubing one gauge lighter or something. I'm on the fence between two stars and three, but the more I think about it, the more I regret the purchase, so I've decided to go with two stars."
"I would absolutely NOT recommend this stand for anyone with a guitar weighing over 7lbs. I have a solid body electric that came falling to the floor after 2 months of use because the metal on the bottom cradle buckled and snapped... Will never buy one of these again. Conversely, I have another that has been holding an acoustic for a much longer time, and have had no issues whatsoever. Cheap construction doesn't matter as much when the guitar only weighs a few pounds. If you're in the market for a stand specifically to hold something like a Les Paul or other solid body electric with heavier woods, look elsewhere. I feel like an idiot for skimping on the stand and almost destroying my favorite guitar."
