Plus, you end up with a hole in the wall every time you mess up. If you aren’t good with the handyman stuff, ask a friend or call a professional. Parting Thoughts This hanger is multifunctional (hangs your guitar, stores accessories, hooks for lightweight items) Levy’s Slat Strip Hanger: Holds up to 5 guitars and features adjustable spacers to accommodate different guitar sizes. Find it at Sweetwater here.

Chances are if you’ve been playing guitar for a little while, you probably already have a decent guitar stand. Guitar stands are great to have around if you’re looking to always have your guitar on easy access. If you are inexperienced in finding studs in a wall, you should utilize a stud finder or hire a handyman who can do it for you. Multi-guitar wall hangers should also be convenient. If it’s a hassle to hang or dismount your guitar, pass on for a better option.

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I hope that in the five wall hangers that I recommended in this article, you have discovered one that fits best with your budget and personal needs! The most common of guitar wall hangers are the ones that allow the guitar to hang straight up and down vertically along the wall. The vertical wall mount is a popular way to hang/store a guitar for a number of reasons (which we dive into below in the “benefits” section). Well, there are good arguments for both and I’d say it’s completely dependent on your environment. Wall-mounting your guitar at home will look the nuts, it will declutter the floor space, and it also has the benefit of keeping it out of reach of children and pets where it could be accidentally damaged. Conversely, turning up to a venue and asking to drill a couple holes in the wall to hold your guitar will probably end up in a awkward conversation with the venue owner. String Swing advertises about a 10 minute setup. It took me about 15 minutes, but that’s because I messed around with drill bits for a bit. I highly recommend using a power drill, as a hand screwdriver would be considerably longer setup and likely not as secure. The curvature on the wood alone was sufficient to hold even a full-depth acoustic guitar reliably in place while maintaining a reasonable distance from the wall. This hanger shipped with all three bronze hooks preinstalled, along with the hardware necessary for installation, and even included a screwdriver – something we thought was a really nice touch.

The base of this String Swing hanger included a sturdy aluminum slatwall and two end clips, powder-coated with a copper finish. It had two rails with multiple studs where we were able to slide in the five hangers and seal them in with the slatwall clips. It’s a versatile unit, and is easily one of the best on the market. Whether you’re trying to hang bass guitars, electric guitars, or acoustic guitars, you’ll find they fit easily and hang securely. The WallRax slat board comes in a variety of different veneer finishes with a professionally manufactured finish. A guitar stand makes a fantastic gift for guitarists as you can never have too many, and provides a great way for you to display your guitar around the home.Yes absolutely. If you have the space for it (and no kids running around), a floor stand is a good way to keep your guitar at hand, but go to any music store, look at the number of guitars on hangers, and you’ll know they are just as safe as floor stands, maybe even more so. Final Thoughts Another reason why you’d get a wall guitar hanger is to display guitars. Guitar enthusiasts are usually very passionate about their music and their instruments. A sharp-looking guitar wall display can really accent a room, show off a guitar collection, and help the guitars become a great conversation piece. As with all these guitar hangers, I am going to recommend that you get your own high-quality installation hardware. The design of the hanger is good and will support heavier guitars, but the anchors and screws leave much to be desired.

If you have a vintage guitar, I would highly recommend re-thinking keeping your guitar on a wall hanger. The absolute safest way to keep your guitar is in a well-built hard case with a humidifier or a de-humidifier, depending on the type of environment your guitar lives in.

Frequently Asked Questions about Guitar Stands

The weight limit is 13 lbs which is suitable for most guitars and basses. The key is to get good-quality anchors that are appropriate for the type of wall you have. They do supply anchors and screws with the hangers but they may not be strong enough to hold heavier guitars. Overall, the construction of these mounts are good and with good quality mounting hardware, you can rest easy. Other than stowing your guitar safely away in a case, there are two main types of guitar storage solutions. A guitar stand sits on the floor, upon which your guitar will safely sit, with some support to ensure it doesn’t topple over. Stands take up more room than a guitar hanger, but they make switching instruments nice and easy. A guitar hanger on the other hand will be mounted onto your wall – so may not suit DIY-phobes – which means it takes up less room, however, it won’t be quite as instantly accessible as a guitar stand. Cons: Laying the guitar more horizontally can be less secure than hanging vertically, the guitar body hooks are a fixed width so only fit specific guitars What sets this wall hanger apart from the rest of the hangers that we have on this list is that the Hercules GSP38WB has adjustable claws that allow you to securely fasten your instrument in place and to prevent your instrument from slipping out of the hanger.

For those considering a guitar holder for the wall, we’ve included a short section on general tips on how to mount a guitar (and it’s respective holder) to the wall. We plan on writing a much longer guide on mounting different guitar wall hangers to different types of walls. If in doubt, cover the holder with a cotton cloth or find some lacquer-safe foam to DIY your own padding or make your own cotton padding. In theory, one would place an instrument in a case for proper storage. The prudent few will go the extra mile and give it a wipe down and invest in a humidifier.The String Swing CC01K guitar hanger is made in America and assembled with a solid hardwood base and an adjustable yoke. The wooden base is covered in a lacquer coating, and you can choose between a light or dark stain. The base plate has four screws for improved grip, and the steel frame is sturdy once installed correctly. The guitar hanger ships with wall studs and other hardware for an easy installation job. It’s imperative to install the base plate firmly to avoid any “accidents.” We recommend measuring and marking the wall with a pencil. Tilted guitars can trigger dormant OCD in all of us. While this isn’t a common occurrence, I feel I should mention that a few people found that the rubber shifted down to expose the metal part of the yoke. Naturally, no one wants their guitar supported by metal arms. Just be aware and either return the hangers if this happens to yours or do a DIY fix with some cotton padding.