Hercules GS414B + Acoustic Guitar Stand Plus

Quite possibly the best guitar stand I've ever owned. I now have 3 of them and I love how the auto-grip yoke system keeps my guitars secure but still allow for easy access when I want to pick them up. The foam material is safe for nitro finished guitars and they are very stable and difficult to knock over. I trust them enough now to hold my PRS custom 24. They collapse pretty easily and are versatile enough to hold my dreadnought acoustic or my long-scale PRS baritone. Trust me, you get what you pay for. You won't be disappointed.

I ordered this for my late 70s Jazz Bass, which every once in a while takes a tumble off a regular guitar stand. It just happened on a gig last weekend, in fact. These mishaps have not damaged the bass - yet - but I feel like I’m tempting fate. I ordered the Hercules model because a church where I occasionally play has this model, and I was impressed with the product. This stand isn’t cheap, and to be honest I looked at a couple of the cheaper options listed on Amazon, but in the end I decided to go with the Hercules version. It was still cheaper than getting my bass fixed if it got damaged the next time it fell off a stand, and my positive experience with the same model stand at the church sealed the deal. It’s sturdy, and even with a 70s Jazz Bass on it (they were extra heavy in that era), it doesn’t budge. Exactly what I want. The comments about deteriorating foam rubber and other parts are a concern, although I’ve been using the church’s stand for 3 or 4 years now with no problems. I’ll keep a close watch for any issues down the road. My stand came with the reducing collars to allow it to accommodate banjos, mandolins and similar narrow headstocks. With the collars in place my Fender bass still fits - which is what I bought the stand for - so I’ll just leave them there. (My only quibble about the stand is that these collars are a possibly critical small part that will be easy to lose.) Be advised that my classical guitar doesn’t fit with the collars in place, but my Gibson and Fender headstocks seem to fit OK with or without the collars. So far so good; I’m happy and wish I had done this long ago. I’ll just keep an eye on the foam rubber. ====== Update Oct 30 2023 ====== I've used the stand on several gigs now, and I'm really happy with it. Whenever I put my instrument on the stand, no worries; it's not going anywhere. A good investment I wish I had made a long time ago.

Perfect Gift for the Rockstar in your life! This guitar/ bass stand is the Cadillac of all guitar stands. There is nothing better or more Macho than owning a Hercules. I know this because I am really smart. Space saving, portable, easy to assemble, built like a tank and super sexy. It’s a guitar stand with big muscles. When you need to put your guitar down to go potty or sign a few autographs, Feel Safe knowing Hercules is holding and protecting your instrument. No more leaning your guitar on the couch or a dirty litter box. If you Love your instrument, you probably already own a protective case, right? Why not upgrade your stand to a Hercules? Nowadays, I don’t leave home without my Hercules. He really doesn’t take up much room at all. No one, not even the police can even tell that I stuff him in the trunk. Buy it! You will thank me later. Rock on!

These Hercules GS414BPLUS Auto Grip System guitar stands are simply outstanding. The build quality is rock solid, and the auto-grip mechanism works flawlessly — the guitar locks in securely the moment you place it on the stand. I keep two of these either side of my TV, and I trust them completely. They’re stable, solid, and inspire real confidence when holding valuable instruments. There’s a reason you see Hercules stands everywhere — they’re genuinely fantastic. If you value your guitars and want a stand you never have to worry about, this is absolutely the one to get. Nothing else comes close.

Great stand. Seems to be safe with nitro finishes. Would buy again.

Excellent stand. Holds well, easy to grab and go!

Hercules makes great quality guitar stands. Most of my stands are the kind that the guitar sits on and leans against the neck pocket/plate. Those don't work real well with some guitars where the jack comes out on the endpin or if the strap button sticks out too long, or if the lower bout of the guitar is offset (as opposed to symmetrically rounded) This will work with those issues. The height is also adjustable so it works for longer/shorter instruments.

Hercules is a great brand in terms of guitar stands and wall hangers. I really like the quality of this stand. It is extremely sturdy and the holder is very secure. I have used this brand for over 10 years and I have never had any issues with the quality of a Hercules product or damage to any of the finishes of my guitars (Nitro or Poly). I highly recommend this stand. The size and adjustable height allows for a diverse range of instruments and I feel the overall value regarding price is well worth it.