The Top Stage Pro is our pick for the best guitar stand, which is an a-frame style with a durable lock. It is durable, lightweight and comes with rubber feet.
Our step-up pick is the On Stage XCG4 and this one has a black tripod design. It is great for all kinds of guitars, including bass, acoustic and electric. It has knob locks for stability.
The budget pick is the ChromaCast CC-MINIGS and this one is also an a-frame design that comes with soft foam arms to keep your guitar protected.
A Little Background
A guitar stand is a kind of stand that lets you put your instrument into suspended action to avoid falling over. It is a helpful tool so that your instrument will not fall over. They can be made out of different materials, but they should all be durable. The materials can dictate how much they will stand with your instrument and how much they will be able to shield it from danger and the like.
Storing your instrument in the right temperature is important. The right temperature is important since it will most likely put you instrument in corrosion or some other unfortunate thing. If you are not using your instrument, make sure you store it in the right place to avoid such hassle and damage to your instrument in the long run.
How we Picked
In choosing the best guitar stand, you need to consider the following:
Guitar type: you have to know and consider your guitar type before buying a resting tool or support tool for your instrument. Some are meant for acoustic ones while others can be used for electric ones. Usually, the ones that are meant for acoustic ones are the floor stands while electric ones are ideal with those typical hanging ones.
Ease of setting it up: After all, setup time is highly important so you have to make things work quickly. You should be able to put it together so that not only will you be able to use it for your home practice, but also for your studio rehearsal and the like.
Durability: This is especially the case if you will often travel with it. The item should have a durable material so that it will not easily break after a performance. Having a stand that you can take along with you anywhere and not worry about the durability will help you save serious $$$ on your guitar.
Material used: you should also know what kind of material is used for the stand. While most are made with wood and some form of metal, you should weigh in the pros and cons of both of them. Most are made of wood because you want them to complement your bedroom as well.
Type of stand: consider the shape and type of the stand. Some are made for a whole body support, while others are made to hang on the wall in which your guitar will only be hung from the wall. It depends on the kind of support that you want and the kind of guitar that you will use as well.
Price: the price should not be too expensive for a stand, but you have to keep in mind that the stand should not compromise a cheap price for its durability and stability, since your guitar will be resting upon it for support.
Our Pick
As our top pick, the Top Stage Pro is an a-frame style stand that has a lock that is totally secure. The rubber feet keeps it in place while the durable metal is also lightweight to carry. The foam arms help protect your instrument from getting dents and other cosmetic damage. You can use it for either acoustic or electric ones.
Flaws but Not Dealbrakers
The only con but not a deal breaker with the Top Stage Pro is that your guitar might not stand up that straight, but it does support it nonetheless.
Step-up Pick
The On Stage XCG4 is our step-up pick, which has locking knobs so that your guitar will be protected at all time. The yoke is stepped and the keyway is locked for added durability. The leg housing is made with heavy duty metal and the rubber end caps also make it ideal for non slip purposes. You can use it for bass, electric and acoustic ones due to the wide compatibility.
Budget Pick
The ChromaCast CC-MINIGS is our budget pick, which has soft arms to keep your guitar protected from scratches. It is a universal style guitar stand that adheres to all kinds of guitars. It also folds easily so you can use it for traveling and it also has a stepped yoke design. The metal construction can withstand years of use.
Best Guitar Stand for Travel
For traveling purposes, the Fender Mini Electric is a great choice due to the folding ability, which can be used for traveling purposes. It can be used for most kinds of guitars and sizes due to its adjustable design. The compact design also allows you to take it to your next gig with no problem at all.
Best Guitar Stand made of Aluminum
The Aroma Blue AGS8 is made out of aluminum material and it can keep your guitar safe and sound. It is folded up to 10.5 inches and it has two locks made with durable material. There are also 2 locks to keep your instrument in place and it only weighs 14 ounces so it is lightweight to carry around. It is made with a lifetime warranty.
Best Guitar Stand that is Folding
The Tetra-Teknica Essentials GS01 can easily fold and keep your instrument safe from scratches due to the end caps being made of plastic. It also has padded arms so that it doesn’t compromise the safety of your gear. With a stepped yoke design, it helps to protect your instrument’s body as well. The legs are also folding so your flooring will not be damaged.
Best Guitar Stand with a Tripod Base
The Musician’s Gear Electric has a tripod base design and it is also wide in its looks. It is durable and lightweight for its steel tubing and it can be adjusted for electric, bass and acoustic guitars. There is also a rubber strap that keeps your instrument in place and a set of feet that are rubberized for preventing accidents.
Best Guitar Stand for Jumbo Sizes
The K&M 17580B is a great choice for those who have jumbo sized guitars. It is made with a construction of steel that is rigid and durable. The foldable ability and the collapsible nature makes it great for traveling as well. It is also good for many kinds of sizes of guitars out there and has rubber surfaces that do not damage your guitar at all. You can also use it for OO and OOO sized instruments.
Best Guitar Stand for Classical Types
For a classical guitar, the GLEAM Fit Electric has a good mechanism due to its press handle. It is made with EVA on contact points and it is great for acoustic and electric guitars as well. Iron is made for the rest of the parts for added durability. The iron parts are also dependable so that your instrument will be safe and sound.
Best Guitar Stand for 2 Guitars
The Gator GFW-GTR-2000 Frameworks is a 2-guitar stand that can hold electric or acoustic ones. The steel frame construction is very durable and the safety trim on the feet can be taken out at will. The cradle padding is rubberized but won’t damage your guitar’s finish. The neck restraint is also durable to keep your instrument from toppling over. The double neck restraint makes it ideal for 2 instruments at once.
The Competition
Others did not make it to our list because they lacked in terms of durability as well as portability and they were also deemed unsafe due to the fact that they were not properly attached or glued together.
Other Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What must-have accessories do you actually need for a stringed musical instrument?
A: The stringed musical instrument is kind of an expensive instrument if you count all of the things you need to keep it together. Here are some accessories that you actually need:
| Type of accessory or stringed musical instrument gear | Who or what needs it | Description |
| Tuner | All stringed musical instrument players | The tuner is an important kind of equipment because it allows you to tune your stringed musical instrument even in the noisiest environments, such as in a practice studio or in the venue of your gig. Even the most trained ears can have difficulty in tuning with these kinds of situations. |
| Humidifier | Acoustic stringed musical instruments | The humidifier can help your stringed musical instrument to survive the winter chills and the lack of humidify or the intensity of the humidity. It balances the humidity in the storage room where your stringed musical instrument might be lurking in. |
| Strap | Players who support device while playing | The strap is important because it allows you to keep your stringed musical instrument close to your body without having to lift it with your arms and legs, and you can support device easily even with a stringed musical instrument dangling around. |
| Picks | Steel string stringed musical instruments | Picks are highly important for steel string players because without them, it would be very hard to play and painful to do so. |
| Strings | All stringed musical instruments as an extra set | The strings are the life of your instrument. Without them, your stringed musical instrument would sound nothing. Therefore, if your string accidentally breaks by any means possible, get yourself an extra set for every gig. |
| Capo | Solo or fingerstyle | This kind of accessory can help you change the key of your current song in a breeze. |
| Support device | All stringed musical instruments | The support device is important because it will help your stringed musical instrument to stay protected from falling. |
| Music support device | For intermediate or advanced | The music support device is ideal for those who want to read sheet music or stringed musical instrument tabs as they go on playing their stringed musical instrument or instrument of choice. |
| Gig bag or case | All stringed musical instrument players | The gig bag is a softer carrying case, while you can also go for a heavier but more travel friendly case that can make your stringed musical instrument withstand whacking in the airport. |
| Metronome | All stringed musical instrument players | The metronome is like the tuner, but what it does it keep you in tempo. It is needed by every player out there, especially for recording purposes, or if you don’t have a drummer in your band or performance, so you can get a sense of rhythm while playing your stringed musical instrument. |
Q: What are the things that can affect the quality of a stringed musical instrument when you store it?
A: Storing a stringed musical instrument is always a difficult thing to worry about. There are many factors that can affect its quality, such as the following:
- Humidity and temperature – this can affect the materials that are in your stringed musical instrument, especially the strings. It can potentially make your string get corrosion and eventually break.
- Light and color fading – the sunlight can also affect the body of your stringed musical instrument, causing it to fade. It is a minor issue, but it might also affect the string quality and cause it to break later on.
- Kids and dogs – most children will be nosy with stringed musical instruments, and so will your dogs. Therefore, you really need to keep it away in a place where children won’t easily access it an potentially break it – the same thing if you have pets around.
- Traveling with your stringed musical instrument – traveling with a stringed musical instrument is the most frustrating thing ever as a musician. It require you a lot of bubble wraps and old shirts in order to keep your stringed musical instrument from crashing down and sustaining damage.
Q: What are the benefits of getting a stringed musical instrument support device?
A: The stringed musical instrument support device is a kind of gear that you need to have at home because of the following reasons:
- It protects your stringed musical instruments from potentially dropping to the floor.
- It is usually more durable than other types of hanging or support tools.
- They are well-fitted especially for stringed musical instruments.
- They don’t cost that much compared to wrecking your stringed musical instrument.
- Some of them are aesthetically designed to match your room.
Q: How do you make sure your stringed musical instruments are stored properly?
A: A stringed musical instrument can last longer if you store it in the right way. Here are things you can do to prolong a stringed musical instrument’s life while in storage mode:
| Store it in an upright position | The upright position helps you to protect its front side from falling down or sustaining damage. It is just right to store your stringed musical instrument in an upright position to avoid such injury to your strings. |
| Loosen some of the strings | The strings, when not loosened, can get breakage more often due to the tension that is left in them. |
| Store it in the center of the room | The center of the room is usually less in humidity problems, so you won’t have a lot of trouble keeping your stringed musical instrument rust-free in terms of its strings. |
| Detach the vibrato or tremolo bar | The tremolo or vibrato bar should be detached if you do store your stringed musical instrument to avoid making it hard for your strings to handle the tension, just like with loosening them from the bridge or headstock. |
Q: What are the typical types of stringed musical instrument players in the world and how do you spot them?
A: Ever wonder which kind of stringed musical instrument player group you belong to? Here’s a mini guide to some of the most stereotypical types of stringed musical instrument players and their whereabouts:
| Type of stringed musical instrument players | Common gear | Skill level | Where to find them |
| Old master | A Les Paul or a Voc AC30 | Very awesome and worthy of the title “master” | You will find this old master type of stringed musical instrument player presumably in a vintage stringed musical instrument shop. |
| Hipster | Fender Jag Stang and basically anything vintage | Pretty good with proficiency, but sometimes bothersome | You will most likely spot a hipster in one of those “underground” bars. |
| The pro | Simple yet effective pedals and stringed musical instruments, usually meant for professional and commercial use | Something you’d expect a paid musician would do, with utmost record-quality | You will most likely find them in a show band or as a backup stringed musical instrument players to Justin Bieber. |
| The Jazz Cat | Most likely an archtop stringed musical instrument | Basically jazz, which includes time signature oddities | You will find them rarely today, but they can usually hang around venues that don’t allow smoking. |
| The wizard | Probably an overused stringed musical instrument | Versatile not just with stringed musical instruments, but also with a wide array of stringed instruments (yes, mandolins count) | If you see a guy who looks like Gandalf and hangs around pubs, then that’s the guy. |
| The dentist (a.k.a. the overspender) | The most expensive stringed musical instrument and amp possible | Greatly proud about his skills | You will find the rich guy in most stringed musical instrument stores that sell high end gear. |
| The aging rocker | A Strat or a Fender that’s seen better days | Very talented and clean | It’s going to be tough to spot this guy, but you’ll see them in certain clubs, but rarely. |
| The metalhead | Most likely the Engl Invader or the Chapman ML7 | Beast mode tough and lots of shred | You will find them at the comfort of their own man cave and perfecting their skills. |
| Weekend warrior | Maybe a basic stringed musical instrument that presumably has some color or unique style on it | Filled with passion but may lack technique | Since they mostly play stringed musical instrument for fun, skills don’t really matter to them, and they’re mostly for the sake of just enjoying the music. They’ll be at most bars, or even your high school reunions. |
| The Brit Popper | Presumably anything Marshall or Epiphone | Lots and lots of strumming | They can be found in most basements and strive to keep Britpop alive. |
| The idiot savant | Anything under the sunshine | Unfathomable | The idiot savant is the kind of stringed musical instrument player that may look like an eccentric nerd with low self-esteem, but is actually a God given person with immeasurable talents in the stringed musical instrument. They’ll be anywhere, and you’ll be lucky (or sometimes awkward) once you find them. |
Q: Do you have to know how to play acoustic stringed musical instrument properly in order to learn bass?
A: Not really, as you can easily learn bass right off the bat. Not only is bass easier, but it is also more gentle for beginners due to the thicker string. Most bassists you will find are girls, actually, and this is why almost anyone can learn to play the bass.
Q: How do you practice stringed musical instrument in an apartment? What should I consider?
A: Practicing your favorite musical instrument in an apartment is always a challenge, but here are some potential solutions you can do:
- Get a pair of headphones – and a decent quality one. Headphones are lifesavers when it comes down to those midnight urges to play and practice, without distracting people who are asleep. Consider getting a good pair of headphones as well if you plan to write and make music in a home studio or a bedroom studio.
- Get a noise gate suppressor. Noise gate suppressor devices are lifesavers as well when it comes down to blocking the noise of your stringed musical instrument and amp from the rooms next door, because sound can indeed travel through walls and if you don’t do something about it, you might get a knock on your door of a disturbed neighbor or tenant.
- Get a better amp with reasonable levels of volume. Tube amps aren’t very good for this. This is why most apartment goers go for a solid state amp instead, because the volume levels are easily adjustable and it allows you for a better and more reasonable practice with your stringed musical instrument.
- Invest in an electric stringed musical instrument. You can play quieter than you would with an acoustic. Electric stringed musical instruments have quieter strings if you use them raw and you will be able to do the riffs that you want without the amp. Acoustic stringed musical instruments, on the other hand, cannot be muted easily, much very like your traditional cymbals versus a drum machine.
- Invest in a cable, connect your stringed musical instrument to your PC and use a DAW as an amp. Practicing through any digital audio workstation not only saves you from the humiliating noise that might disturb others, but you can also easily listen to your mistakes and your recording, and potentially record and make your own music in the process.
Q: Is it possible to learn stringed musical instrument even if you’re over 80 years old?
A: Yes, seniors can do whatever they wish for, including learning how to play the stringed musical instrument, depending on the following factors:
| Physical health | Playing the stringed musical instrument, as with any instrument, requires tough hands as well as a strong heart. It is not for those with really shaky hands because stringed musical instrument requires some manner of precision. |
| Mental health | The stringed musical instrument player should be of good mental health to be able to play properly. They have to memorize chords and the like, and know how to work on hand and eye coordination with their brains. |
| Passion for music | Aside from technique, you also need to have passion for music, otherwise you won’t get easily interested in learning the stringed musical instrument. |
| Type of stringed musical instrument | Most seniors are best recommended for the softer nylon stringed musical instrument or Spanish folk stringed musical instrument, since the strings are softer to touch and gentle for them. |
Q: What is the ideal humidity to store my stringed musical instrument with?
A: If you are storing your stringed musical instrument then the room where you store it should have a humidity of at least 45 to 50 percent, to make sure that your strings stay rust-free and to make your stringed musical instrument last longer than it should, especially if it is made with humidity-prone materials.
Q: How do you practice store etiquette when buying stringed musical instruments and stringed musical instrument gear?
A: Most people spot people who are just simply annoying, awkward or rude when buying stringed musical instruments or stringed musical instrument gear from a store. Here’s what you should really do in a store to observe proper store etiquette:
- Feel free to try out different stringed musical instruments – even expensive ones, just be careful.
- Observe rules and “do not touch” signs from stores.
- When in doubt, ask the staff to tune the stringed musical instrument.
- If you are wearing jackets with a lot of zippers, take them off to avoid finish damages.
- Don’t play for too long – it’s a store, not your birthday party.
- Be considerate about the amp volume.
- Play all techniques that’s possible on the stringed musical instrument. This includes barre chords, open chords and every single part of the stringed musical instrument scale. You can also do bends and the like.
- Unless other customers ask you a question, don’t nose into their business.
- Don’t always expect freebies, unless it’s a beginner’s set.
- Just don’t play music that you think will annoy others.
Q: Why is “Stairway to Heaven” considered the “most annoying song” and “should be banned from stringed musical instrument shops” as said by most people?
A: The song “Stairway to Heaven”, along with other stringed musical instrument classics like “Smoke on the Water” are great examples of a beginner’s song. Because they get overplayed too much, you’ll most likely get the sight of pro stringed musical instrument player and shop owners irking at the sound of these songs.
But honestly, there’s nothing wrong with using a beginner’s song – but you do have to think of a better song when you play a stringed musical instrument or test in a shop, so that you’ll be unique, and you won’t annoy the shopkeepers.
Q: Are there benefits to playing stringed musical instrument in general?
A: Like most instruments in the world today, the stringed musical instrument is a great thing to play and try to learn because of the following reasons:
| Relief from anxiety and stress | People who get anxiety and stress in their day to day activities can help unwind themselves in the comfort of a stringed musical instrument. |
| Get creative | You can also get creativity if you have access to a musical instrument such as this one. |
| Challenge yourself | People who are seeking some form of adventure can definitely challenge themselves to do something like learn the stringed musical instrument. |
| Increase your brain activity | You will process many things when you play the stringed musical instrument, and it is definitely a great brain workout overall. |
| Learn new things | You can also learn many things while you play, such as values that need to be kept by a person, and values that are needed for you to improve in many aspects of life. |
| Get better in math | Most musicians are also pretty good in numbers because of the scales and counting. |
| Learn to focus more | You can also increase your focusing ability if you do play a musical instrument such as this one, because you need a ton of focus when you play it or practice it at home. |
| Improve your comprehension and reading | You can read things better and understand stories better if you get into music, such as playing an instrument. |
| Boost your self-esteem | When you play something, you are able to accomplish one thing and that is going to boost your self-worth. |
| Stronger fingers | You can also get stronger fingers because you will use them to practice day by day with your stringed musical instrument. |
| Hand and eye coordination | You will also have better hand and eye coordination because of associating your hands with your brain with using chords. |
| Better hearing | You will definitely know better when your stringed musical instrument is out of tune or not, with constant practice and hearing songs. |
| Flexible hands | You can have much more flexible hands because of the shifting of chords and the variety of styles you can play on the stringed musical instrument. |
| People can appreciate you | You can have more self-worth and at the same time, you will have something that people will eventually appreciate you of. |
| A sense of happiness | You can achieve a sense of happiness if you play an instrument like this one. This is because you can be able to express your feelings profoundly with it. |
| Learning new experiences | The journey to music as well as playing an instrument is no easy task, but it is worth the ride because of new things you can learn. |
| Expressing yourself and your thoughts | You can be able to tell people what you feel and how you want to deal with your pain, as well as express other things like happiness or your opinion in an issue. |
| Be more contented with life | You will find all of the beauty in life when you play an instrument and write songs. Because it prompts you to think outside of the box, you’ll see life in a different perspective. |
| Being of help to others | You can also help out beginners and reach out to them, and this brings out some connection. |
| Making new friends | You can also make new friends in your journey, especially with the emergence of bands. |
| Bonding with people more | You can also bond with more people, not just with your friends, but also other local bands who are trying to get into the scene. |
| Teamwork skills | Because playing in a band require teamwork, your skills also get practiced well, and how well you manage in a team. |
| Get the ladies | This is a side benefit, but most girls do find instrumentalists attractive. |
| Get rich | This actually depends on whether you get famous or not, or whether you make money with music or not. Ultimately, it’s not always the case, but you can definitely earn some cash from music after all. |
| Pursue a dream | If you currently don’t have a dream in life, then you might be able to find something in music, especially for those in high school. |
| Have personal discipline | You can also exercise discipline with yourself in order to make your skills better. |
| Travel more often | You get to travel different places with just playing stringed musical instrument and any other instrument, which is a great thing. |
| Make people happy | You not only make yourself happy with your music, but you might also make other people happy with it. |
| Get famous | This is a secondary benefit, and it depends whether you are lucky or not, or you really want to pursue it. |
| Add aesthetics to your home | Displaying a stringed musical instrument at home also looks cool for the guests. |
| Show appreciation to your musical idol | If you are a beginner stringed musical instrument player then what probably motivated you is a musical idol. |
Q: Which is better to learn for a beginner: an electric stringed musical instrument or an acoustic stringed musical instrument?
A: That depends on the following reasons that you should ask yourself before buying a stringed musical instrument:
- What kind of sound do you want to have?
- Will you be travelling with your stringed musical instrument more often?
- What’s your budget?
- Are you good with pain tolerance?
- What’s your favorite genre of music?
Q: What are some of the things that beginners and non-players often get wrong with stringed musical instruments?
A: The stringed musical instrument is sometimes a mystery for people who aren’t into the instrument, or into music, for that matter. To clear some things up, here are some common myths and how to correct them:
| Myth | Fact |
| You need to have natural talent in order to be a stringed musical instrument legend. | No, talent can be learned, can be the result of years of training and can definitely be shaped over time. |
| Short hands cannot play well on the stringed musical instrument (or on the piano, for that matter). | Just like with piano, having short hands doesn’t mean you can’t play an instrument! It’s all in the technique and in reaching out as fast as you can. |
| Learning the stringed musical instrument is kind of an easy task. | No, it’s definitely not! This is why most beginners ultimately give up before they get halfway because of the complicated rules of chord placements and the like, not to mention holding painful strings for hours. |
| Being self-taught is okay for learning stringed musical instrument. | In most cases no, because you will have trouble finding a good source or teacher to teach you the right things. |
| Speed is the most important thing in stringed musical instrument playing. | No, absolutely not! Speed is only for the pros – you need to work on your accuracy first before you need to move onto speed. Just like in dancing and in playing piano, you start with slow movements first, but they have to be correct and precise. |
| You should strive hard to beat other stringed musical instrument players. | No, music isn’t a matter of who’s better – it is an art form, something you enjoy yourself. The only person who will truly say that “your music sucks” is yourself – and some haters who have nothing to do. |
Q: Why is the stringed musical instrument so popular and the most widely used instrument of all?
A: You were raised thinking that the piano is the epitome of a musical instrument player, but in reality, you’ll find more bands having stringed musical instrument players than artists ever playing piano or keyboard. There are reasons to this, such as the following:
- Stringed musical instruments are extremely portable.
- They can be used in a wide range of music styles.
- They are great for creating harmonies, which is an advantage shared with the piano.
- It has a good range of octaves even for a portable instrument.
- Most popular music have the stringed musical instrument as the main instrument.
- There are many stringed musical instrument tutorials online and in the real world.
Q: What stage etiquette should be remembered when you play stringed musical instrument in a band?
A: Most people are just plain rude before and after their performance. Here are things you need to remind to these people in terms of stage etiquette:
| Cheer on other bands | If you cheer on other bands, especially on the last one, there’s a good chance they will also cheer you on later. |
| Thank the venue (and sponsors of the event) | Don’t forget to thank the venue and sponsors because without them, you won’t be able to play live at all. |
| Be punctual | Most bands are just super late with arriving and setting up. Make sure you plan ahead and communicate properly because punctuality reflects your personality and your band. |
| Always stay polite to others | Even if things get rough, always analyze the situation and maintain a level of politeness because that is where professionalism begins as a musician. |
| Prepare your stringed musical instrument stuff ahead of time | Tune your stringed musical instruments, ready your picks and set up everything ahead of time because technicalities are important. People get bored with too much setup time. |
| Ask permission when borrowing | Always, and always, ask the dude with a cool effect pedal before you borrow his stuff. Things like that cost a fortune, you know. |
| Ask permission when helping others move gear | You should also ask if you are allowed to help or touch other people’s stuff, because some people are just antisocial or don’t want their gear to get scratches. |
| Don’t hog the stage for too long | Have the other bands occupy it in case you are done. Clean up your mess quickly as much as possible. |
| Abusing privileges is bad | For instance, if your ticket only allows 2 people, don’t bring your entire family! |
| Do promote the event on social media or through your friends and family | Promoting the event will get you more audience, if not, will help the venue and the sponsors a lot. |
| Be more sociable | Before and after the performance, it’s okay to make friends and talk to acquaintances and new bands. |
| Play with your heart and soul | No matter how technical you are, it all comes down to how you play with your entire heart and soul. |
| Accept mistakes and move on | Don’t overreact to mistakes – just accept them as part of life and continue with your music. |
Q: If I’m on a tough budget, is there a way to save up on stringed musical instrument and gear?
A: The scenario happens: you want that stringed musical instrument or amp so badly but you barely have anything for lunch or for your next electric bill. Here’s how you can save up on your budget and not get your mom yell at you for overspending:
- Consider used stringed musical instruments and gears, as long as they work well.
- If an offer sounds too good to be true, it’s probably bogus.
- Support your locally made products.
- If it’s cheaper, buy your stuff online, but consider the replacement terms.
- Post an ad on social media about what you want to buy.
- Buy something refurbished, even if it does have a few scratches.
- Don’t be hesitant to ask the salespersons!
Q: How much should you practice on the stringed musical instrument per day?
A: It roughly depends on your schedule, but a good amount would be at least half an hour a day for beginners, and up to 1 hour if you’re getting good at it. Consider stopping when your fingers hurt, and take frequent breaks to avoid fatigue.
Q: What problems do stringed musical instrument players commonly face (and only they could understand)?
A: Let’s face it: not every person in the world knows stringed musical instruments or even instruments. Here are just some of the most frustrating things with playing them, or being a player for that matter:
- Wires will get tangled in one way or another.
- When people put drinks on your amp.
- Getting connection issues when you have to check a plethora of effect pedals on a board.
- Strings break – and they don’t do it in a subtle way!
- Your slippery, sweaty hands accidentally makes you toss the pick off the stage.
- Finding a good band and staying in one is always a hassle.
- Calluses, a.k.a. the most painful thing beginners experience.
- Your friend tries to sympathize and pretend they like stringed musical instruments, but they don’t (sad truth).
- Gear Acquisition Syndrome or G.A.S., a.k.a. overspending syndrome for stringed musical instrument players.
- People borrowing your stringed musical instrument, and then playing better than you (most people quit because of this).
- Getting frustrated on a single, overcomplicated riff.
- Posers! Posers who think they know everything about the stringed musical instrument.
- Humming sounds, in which can be frustrating to check where it comes from.
- Some stringed musical instrument shops have policies that may drive you insane, especially for expensive stringed musical instruments.
Q: What makes a stringed musical instrument player annoying, in general?
A: Here are the different qualities of a person who is just plain annoying, whether a seasoned stringed musical instrument players or a poser beginner:
- Said person “knows everything about the stringed musical instrument” and says you can ask him anything.
- He basically criticizes every single mistake you made to show you how you suck at stringed musical instrument.
- He tells you that your skills aren’t going anywhere and you aren’t cut for music.
- He wants you to stick to “this particular style” instead of finding your own.
- He’s all about gear and stage presence but not much on skills.
- You’ll find him in a stringed musical instrument shop, annoying you with his amazingly fast picking techniques.
- He’ll most likely stop the performance in the event of a mistake.
Wrapping It Up
In the long run, we think that the Top Stage Pro is our pick for the best guitar stand, due to the simple a-frame design and its accommodating rubber feet that won’t make your instrument go anywhere. It is also lightweight to transfer from one place to another and its lock is durable.
