Re: Guitar Stand vs Nitro Finish
Hmmm. We have a diversity of opinion about which brands are safe. For myself - I can't tell which material is which, and the stand manufacturers don't seem to label the product and brag "Nitro Safe" or some such nonsense. I'm not willing to risk it on a guess.
So here's a question that occurs to me: of all the wanna'-be entrepreneurs in our hobby, why hasn't someone tried to market a cotton or silk guitar stand sock to slip over the rubber bits to protect the nitro?
Yes, I know - I'm one of THOSE guys who likes his fiddles unrelic'd. Still, I'd bet there is a market ...
Yes you're right, a large difference of opinion, that's the world. I do find it funny to see 15 year old guitar players commenting on the best stands ever, etc... BTW, I'm not knocking them, or you specifically 3nz, we were all that age at one time so it's neither here nor there, and I'm not trying to dis ya. But before 15-20 years ago the only stands you could get were thick chrome plated types that looked like they were made of mini exhaust pipes with surgical tubing type of rubber used as the cushion for the neck and body. Plus that would even dry, up and crack in time besides just making 'melted' marks on your instrument. I had one that would "eat" through anything, and everything except THICK plastic finishes. :crazy::thumbsdow
But I don't blame ya, it's not worth the risk. I do have an "Ultimate" stand, among other types, and they do state on their website that it's lacquer-friendly. But, no, most manufacturers don't pimp the facts out.
About your question, there are a few people that do offer "socks" to protect your instrument. Actually one is called something like the 'guitar stand bra' that is made of a plush material similar to what's in some guitar cases. You slip them both on, and they have velcro straps to adhere to one another. They make a guitar stand look like it's part grizzly bear. I've only seen them in black, and a deep brown colour. At one point I've come across an artist's website who stiches felts, silks, and (safe) leathers to wrap on the stands. They're held tight with elastic-type pull strings with a button type slide to hold it in place (the same thing that backpacks, sleeping bag drawstrings, some lace-less shoes use). She made/makes various styles to fit every type of stand that is made. The downside is, I don't recall her name, or the thingamajig's name either. The best thing I can tell you is try a search engine with 'guitar stand covers.' BUT, I don't know if she does them on a constant basis, or anymore even. Cool looking things. I like to "support artists" and wanted to get one of them, but she never emailed me back, and it wasn't that important for me to call the number listed. I just prefer cotton t-shirts, the "mummy style." I got the idea to use cotton after seeing it done similar in high end guitar shops in Japan. Simple, resourceful, d.i.y.-ish, and enough for me if needed.
So yeah, some people do make em.
