Best Guitar Stands

Updated February 2019
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Bottom Line
Pros
Cons
Best of the Best
Hercules
GS422B A/G DUO Guitar Stand
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Bottom Line

A solid and durable double guitar stand. Features an automatic grip that will lock your guitar in place, and release when you lift it from the stand. Lightweight and portable.

Pros

This guitar stand can hold two guitars, electric or acoustic. The automatic grip holder will close when a guitar is placed in it, and open back up when lifted out. High density foam covered back rest offers support and protection from scratches. Easily folds down into a carry bag. Very lightweight, at just 5.72 lbs.

Cons

Some users find this stand larger than other models.

Axe-Handler
Portable Guitar Stand
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Bottom Line

A simple guitar stand that's different from other models. Place it on a surface, like an amp, lean your guitar against the stand, and it will eliminate a sliding disaster.

Pros

Crafted from durable plastic material with gripped bottom for extra security. Small and very portable – can fit in your guitar case. Also handy when changing strings, as you can use it to raise the neck from your work surface. Comes in various colors.

Cons

Holds guitar well, but offers no protection to body of the guitar.

Best Bang for the Buck
Generic
Folding Metal Universal Guitar Stand
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Bottom Line

This lightweight, foldable guitar stand is easy to use and offers excellent value for money.

Pros

This portable model folds flat for easy storage. Stand element covered with foam to protect the base of your guitar, while the back support utilizes a high-density non skid rubber for extra grip. Contours support acoustic guitar shapes as well as electric guitars and basses.

Cons

It doesn't have a clamp for the neck, so the guitar could fall if knocked.

Ohuhu
2-Pack Hook Wall Mount Guitar Stand
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Bottom Line

A great alternative guitar stand for those that are short on floor space. Easily mount the brackets to the wall to hang a stringed instrument.

Pros

No-fuss installation – includes hardware needed to mount the hangers. Soft sponge coating on the hangers protects your instrument from accidental scratches. Arm width is adjustable and can rotate to any angle. Expandable to accept most stringed instruments.

Cons

Users find that the supplied hardware isn't of the best quality.

String Swing
CC29 Folding Hardwood Guitar Case Rack
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Bottom Line

A great accessory to the guitar collector as it can hold multiple axes. Great for storing instruments in cases.

Pros

Built from American hardwood to a furniture-quality standard. Good structure and sturdy design. Can hold seven electric guitar cases with ease, or 5-6 acoustic guitar cases. Effortlessly folds down when not in use. Straightforward assembly.

Cons

A small number of buyers say the pre-drilled holes were countersunk to the wrong side.

How we decided

We purchase every product we review with our own funds — we never accept anything from product manufacturers.

23 Models Considered
5 Hours Researched
1 Experts Interviewed
134 Consumers Consulted
Zero products received from manufacturers.

We purchase every product we review with our own funds — we never accept anything from product manufacturers.

Why trust BestReviews?
BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers. We buy all products with our own funds, and we never accept free products from manufacturers.
BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers.
BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers. We buy all products with our own funds, and we never accept free products from manufacturers.
The team that worked on this review
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Axe-Handler

Portable Guitar Stand

Axe-Handler

Portable Guitar Stand

A simple guitar stand that's different from other models. Place it on a surface, like an amp, lean your guitar against the stand, and it will eliminate a sliding disaster.
$19
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Generic

Folding Metal Universal Guitar Stand

Generic

Folding Metal Universal Guitar Stand

This lightweight, foldable guitar stand is easy to use and offers excellent value for money.
$39
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Hercules

GS422B A/G DUO Guitar Stand

Hercules

GS422B A/G DUO Guitar Stand

A solid and durable double guitar stand. Features an automatic grip that will lock your guitar in place, and release when you lift it from the stand. Lightweight and portable.
$79
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Ohuhu

2-Pack Hook Wall Mount Guitar Stand

Ohuhu

2-Pack Hook Wall Mount Guitar Stand

A great alternative guitar stand for those that are short on floor space. Easily mount the brackets to the wall to hang a stringed instrument.
$8
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String Swing

CC29 Folding Hardwood Guitar Case Rack

String Swing

CC29 Folding Hardwood Guitar Case Rack

A great accessory to the guitar collector as it can hold multiple axes. Great for storing instruments in cases.
$69

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