Keeping your guitars in their respective cases will save them from dust and dirt, but it will also keep them from view. Many musicians are so proud of their guitars that they really like to show them off, and like to keep them within easy reach. They therefore need stands for their musical instruments. Portable guitar stands are the best variety, as they can be moved easily from one location to another.
Although there are plenty of stand varieties in the shops, many people consider making their own. This can save you a good deal of money; money which can be spent on other items that are not so easy to make, such as amplifiers etc. All you will need is some wood, or even metal or PVC pipes. Some cutting and measuring tools are necessary too, but if you use pipes you can save yourself some trouble.
If you have decided to use pipes, you will need at least 20 feet of PVC. It is also recommended to buy the pipes that are approximately three-quarter of an inch in thickness. Homemade PVC stands are often liked because they take away the need for nails or welding, and no gluing is necessary. They simply fit together. They are also ideal if you have several guitars that you would like to hang up.
If you feel more capable when handling wood, you can also make the ideal stand for your instruments. A very simple idea is to attach the stand to a wall, however, just remember that you will then not be able to take the stand with you anywhere. For a wall stand, you will need a thick length of wood, about two to three feet long. You will need a drill, screws and washers and two tool hooks.
In order for your guitars to hang correctly, and apart from one another, you will need to measure where the hooks must be placed. If you don't have your guitars as a measuring guide, place the hooks about two feet apart. Be careful to always leave enough room as you don't want the instruments to knock.
When you are measuring, a level is very useful. It will be the device that ensures your hooks are at the right height, and that your wood to be placed on the wall is not skew. The wood is best bolted to the wall, and you can add washers to reinforce the bolts.
Out of wood, you can also choose any stand design you feel is most appropriate. First you will need to draw the parts you need to cut out, and then you can start the work with power tools. Quite often, a tripod design is considered ideal, as it can be collapsed and taken to different locations.
Once you have finished the building phase of your wall or portable guitar stand, you can think about its appearance. You should sand the wood so that it looks smooth and takes the paint well. Let the first application of paint dry properly too. Some attractive colors will be ideal, or you can use varnish. The overall look of your stand is completely up to you.
Although there are plenty of stand varieties in the shops, many people consider making their own. This can save you a good deal of money; money which can be spent on other items that are not so easy to make, such as amplifiers etc. All you will need is some wood, or even metal or PVC pipes. Some cutting and measuring tools are necessary too, but if you use pipes you can save yourself some trouble.
If you have decided to use pipes, you will need at least 20 feet of PVC. It is also recommended to buy the pipes that are approximately three-quarter of an inch in thickness. Homemade PVC stands are often liked because they take away the need for nails or welding, and no gluing is necessary. They simply fit together. They are also ideal if you have several guitars that you would like to hang up.
If you feel more capable when handling wood, you can also make the ideal stand for your instruments. A very simple idea is to attach the stand to a wall, however, just remember that you will then not be able to take the stand with you anywhere. For a wall stand, you will need a thick length of wood, about two to three feet long. You will need a drill, screws and washers and two tool hooks.
In order for your guitars to hang correctly, and apart from one another, you will need to measure where the hooks must be placed. If you don't have your guitars as a measuring guide, place the hooks about two feet apart. Be careful to always leave enough room as you don't want the instruments to knock.
When you are measuring, a level is very useful. It will be the device that ensures your hooks are at the right height, and that your wood to be placed on the wall is not skew. The wood is best bolted to the wall, and you can add washers to reinforce the bolts.
Out of wood, you can also choose any stand design you feel is most appropriate. First you will need to draw the parts you need to cut out, and then you can start the work with power tools. Quite often, a tripod design is considered ideal, as it can be collapsed and taken to different locations.
Once you have finished the building phase of your wall or portable guitar stand, you can think about its appearance. You should sand the wood so that it looks smooth and takes the paint well. Let the first application of paint dry properly too. Some attractive colors will be ideal, or you can use varnish. The overall look of your stand is completely up to you.
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