I feel really mean about giving this guitar stand only 4*, but in the end I found that the design did not work for me.
First of all, it is teriffically easy to build up. The picture instructions are clear and concise, and all the parts come in labelled bags, so there is no mistaking which part goes where. I had one bolt where the thread was damaged (a bit of WD40 and a gripper wrench resolved that). The whole thing was constructed in 10 minutes with absolutely no problems, and is utterly robust and steady.
I liked that the stand was modular. I built up a 2/3rds length version for the space that I had in mind for the stand.
I also liked the density of guitars that I could fit into a small space and it doesn't required the depth of space that a rack would require.
There were a number of things that I didn't like so much, and this is very much down to my preferences rather than anything wrong with the stand.
I like my guitars necks to be well supported (you get this on traditional rack and wall hangers) but here only the lower body is in contact with the stand. Everything seems solid enough, but you do have to select the right support for the type of guitar you are using (I can't pull out a thin electric and replace it with a wider acoustic very easily or at all).
The supports are covered in a thin tough plastic layer which I'm guessing will do no harm to the guitars, but the other racks and stands that I use have thick foam at the contact points, and I think I like that better.
Finally, you have to be quite careful when you are removing a guitar at the back of the stand so that you don't hit the guitar in front. If you have restricted space around the stand, it can be quite a tricky operation.
Overall, this is a well-built and robust stand that offers a very high packing density for guitars of all sizes. But the lack of padding, lack of neck supports, and awkward access to the guitars at the back of the stand means I probably won't use this stand nearly as much as I was hoping.
| Base type | Leg |
|---|---|
| Assembly required | Yes |
| Number of levels | 1 |
| Special feature | Up to 7 instrument holder slots, adjustable width distance, non-slip feet |
| Manufacturer | Bikoney |
| Package Dimensions | 43.9 x 33.9 x 19.7 cm; 4.81 kg |
| Finish types | Powder Coated |
| Batteries required | No |
