What is the advantage/disadvantage of this model versus the Hercules GSP38WB (with the wooden base)? I want to hang an electric guitar on my drywall.
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Has anyone bothered to check how the fork is mounted inside the wooden base? It doesn't look as sturdy as this metoal plate version.
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Well, I would say that I chose this model because of the 3 screw point mounting. I just figured it would hold better than the 2 screw wooden mount. But if you like the cosmetics of the wood over the steel, then I would say as long as you hit a stud, you should be fine.
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This model is mounted of a metal base with 3 screws, where as the GSP38WB model is a wooden base that mounts with 2 screws. That makes the metal base guitar mount more sturdy and is able to support more weight. mounting to drywall required screw anchors that can be bought at almost any hardware store. So, if mounting into drywall with 2 screws, a heavy guitar, such as your electric guitar, 2 screws mount has more of a chance that the mount may come loose and cause the guitar to fall, where as the 3 mount holds sturdy at 3 points. The wooden base is also for looks as well. Personally, the metal based mount looks alot nicer then a thick wooden mount. This model is mounted of a metal base with 3 screws, where as the GSP38WB model is a wooden base that mounts with 2 screws. That makes the metal base guitar mount more sturdy and is able to support more weight. mounting to drywall required screw anchors that can be bought at almost any hardware store. So, if mounting into drywall with 2 screws, a heavy guitar, such as your electric guitar, 2 screws mount has more of a chance that the mount may come loose and cause the guitar to fall, where as the 3 mount holds sturdy at 3 points. The wooden base is also for looks as well. Personally, the... » Read More This model is mounted of a metal base with 3 screws, where as the GSP38WB model is a wooden base that mounts with 2 screws. That makes the metal base guitar mount more sturdy and is able to support more weight. mounting to drywall required screw anchors that can be bought at almost any hardware store. So, if mounting into drywall with 2 screws, a heavy guitar, such as your electric guitar, 2 screws mount has more of a chance that the mount may come loose and cause the guitar to fall, where as the 3 mount holds sturdy at 3 points. The wooden base is also for looks as well. Personally, the metal based mount looks alot nicer then a thick wooden mount. « Show Less
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It's all an advantage! Because the holes are inline with one another, you can attach Hercules directly to a stud to insure holding power. You would never want to attach your guitar holder to drywall alone. That a heart-breaker waiting to happen. What you need to do is ask around to see if you know someone with a stud-finder (aka stud sensor). Once you determine where the studs are, mark both sides and place Hercules right in the middle. Get some 2 1/2" wood screws from a local hardware roughly the same diameter if not the same of the screws from Hercules package. Drill pilot holes with a bit diameter smaller than the screw diameter through the drywall and into the stud. Put up Hercules, hang your little brother on it and he he doesn't fall your good!
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Upon seeing your question I took my classical guitar and put it up there. The Hercules holds it perfectly.
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Other than the base looks the same to me except the wood base has 2 screws and the other one has 3. One word of caution, use drywall anchors from lowes or Home Depot rated for 79 lbs. do not use the crappy screws that come with it. Give it a little yank test before you trust your guitar to it. Not to test the hanger but to test your wall and hanging skills. Really wood or no wood it should work the same.
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I have not but I have a pretty heavy LP Standard hanging on it, if you are worried about weight. And the hanger adjusts to the neck width so you should be good there. I have plaster walls so I mounted these hangers with 2" long deck screws on every stud and staggered them up and down so the guitar bodies didn't interfere. I did NOT use any of the screws that came with it. That's just my opinion.
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If the body of the electric is pretty wide, I would buy the acoustic stand. The stand doesn't have much "depth" to accommodate the wide body of a hollow-body, unless it's a really thin hollow-body like a godin or something like that. I'd probably look at the acoustic version, which has a little more room.
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I bought the Rumble for my Grandson, I bought the stand for my Fender Champion 100, it's a larger amp and the stand works GREAT! It seems to me the Rumble was much smaller and while you can adjust the height, you cannot adjust the width... I hope that helps. I really enjoy the stand, sturdy construction and well priced! Pat
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Dear Peebee, I just checked out the electric model for you and don't see any great advantage of the electric version. Instead of easily pulling down the handle to punch out the holes, one pushes a button so it works with electricity. In fact, the manual model will never have the problems of breakdown associated with the electrical components! In my opinion, the manual one works very well so go for it!
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I would suggest getting a similar looking guitar rest with all solid tubing that has an adjustable neck (most do) - and use that. The 'portability' of this model is far outweighed, in my opinion, by the sheer inferior quality. This item, as I noted in my review, is not well made and a Fender will be too heavy for it because the stand will topple over if the guitar is brushed.
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Not sure about the other models in requested comparison. My observations:- extremely effective. Moves huge volume of air.- Can be somewhat noisy. Low frequency buzz & "whoosh" of air- weak point is the angle adjustment which is governed by friction from a couple of washers and rubber grommets. Need to keep tight all the time. Suggest replacing with better/ larger fasteners
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I agree with mconser that the suction cup style sucks. I only use it on a drum kit in my studio 'cuz I hold it on with duct tape. For my upright bass and acoustic guitar, I bought the pick up that sticks perfectly on the bridge, not the body - outside or inside, and kicks out a Carnegie clarity for performance and recording. It also comes with extra stickies.Axel
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Of the few guitar hangers I tried, none accommodated all of the different kinds of guitars that I own, and cost upward of $40. I purchased one of these for 1/10th of that price. It was easier to install, and even though it seems a bit small at first, it is made of aluminum, nicely padded, plenty strong, and effortlessly adjustable to any size or shape of stringed instrument. Out of the 8 bass and various other types of guitars I own, 5 of them are hanging on the walls of my home from these very hangers. Don't waste your money buying a more expensive one. Buy more guitars instead, and hang them from these holders! Of the few guitar hangers I tried, none accommodated all of the different kinds of guitars that I own, and cost upward of $40. I purchased one of these for 1/10th of that price. It was easier to install, and even though it seems a bit small at first, it is made of aluminum, nicely padded, plenty strong, and effortlessly adjustable to any size or shape of stringed instrument. Out of the 8 bass and various other types of guitars I own, 5 of them are hanging on the walls of my home from these very hangers. Don't waste your money buying a more expensive one. Buy more guitars instead, and hang... » Read More Of the few guitar hangers I tried, none accommodated all of the different kinds of guitars that I own, and cost upward of $40. I purchased one of these for 1/10th of that price. It was easier to install, and even though it seems a bit small at first, it is made of aluminum, nicely padded, plenty strong, and effortlessly adjustable to any size or shape of stringed instrument. Out of the 8 bass and various other types of guitars I own, 5 of them are hanging on the walls of my home from these very hangers. Don't waste your money buying a more expensive one. Buy more guitars instead, and hang them from these holders! « Show Less
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I have the Gardus version but the picture on Amazon of the Woodeze product is very similar. With one exception all the parts are identical -- look like they come from the same manufacturer. The different piece is the shop vac to dryer vent adapter. In the Gardus version, the shop vac side is offset, allowing for another hole for the brush shaft. The Woodeze adapter has the shop vac side in the center and doesn't show the second hole. This is important because the best way I found to use this is to put the adapter on the dryer side of the vent tube and set the shop vac to blow. You feed the brush through the smaller hole and push the lint in the direction of airflow. The air helps to push the brush along and keep it from jamming and all the lint is blown outside. If you do want to go with the Woodeze, I would ask if the picture is accurate and if so how is this supposed to be used with a shop vac.
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Nope, it's just fine I use mine that way all the time, the heavy duty is just the wire size, while you might not need cable that handle lots of amps but it won't hurt a thing and the heaver cables are more durable as well. Having longer cables is a benefit as well.
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Using this stand for a full size bass works well without the neckbrace. The only problem if it really isca problem is that the grip tracks on the feet are less positive at gripping than would be optimal and especially close in to the post where needed most. If a guitar was top heavy then this flaw would be more severe. That is were the neckbrase would be helpful in estimation. Of course the feet need to be a stable support to balance the force placed on the neckbrace.
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It is a safety feature. If you pass a Steel cable, like a bicycle cable, around the Little bar and fix an end of it to the Wall, the speaker won't fall to the floor in case the speaker Mount fails.
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Hello! I got Valencia CL-160 couple of months ago. Honestly, I'd rather pay two times more and get a cheaper version of Cordoba or Yamaha. (I have Yamaha 3/4 and it sounds brilliant).The guitar is rough and sound like a piece of wood. Strings are too high and you can't adjust them because there is no key hole. Electronic part is very cheap - the sound is awful. As usual: you're getting what you payed. Sorry for such a negative comment!
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Don't know. Sounds like a good idea. Otherwise, the Hercules stand is very well designed and very good quality.