Hercules Stands HCGS-401BB

Stands that 'hold' onto the neck just below the headstock are long, bulky items when folded. Even a simple folding 'A' frame stands take up more space than is available in your average accessories case.

This one folds up small and manages to strike a fairly good balance between sturdiness and portability. Heavier than your average spindly, folding stand but less bendy and wobbly.

I also have the electric bass / guitar models too and like that they are among the smallest available anywhere. They fold up so small they can fit in my cable bag for gigs. I don't like the simple, glued on foam pad that supports the back of the instrument, especially as the angle is too diagonal in my opinion but I have modified mine by fitting a rubber foot in its place -sourced from another guitar stand I had.

The Hercules Stands GS401B is perfect in every meaning.

I purchased it for Ibanez AEW51-NT acoustic guitar and fits perfectly. It is very high quality, stable and elegant stand. Also a handy and strong bag is available which makes it comfortable for transportation.

Highly recommend!

Only fault with this is that the glue for the foam piece at the top wore away and that piece now comes off if you pull on it. Otherwise, this is perfect - especially for gigging. It folds up really small for storage and transport, and when it's deployed it's as solid a guitar stand as any I've owned. The design is just excellent.

This is perfect to reduce space wastage. Sturdy and effective, I will be buying more

Got this stand for my strat, took it out from the box and looks very study and well made, it was collapsed in the box so I had to unclaps it - that's all. Soft cushions wont scratch the guitar. You can clap' it back again and put into its yellow bag supplied in het box. Good stand overall. but not for V shaped guitars if you have one.

This is a great choice. It is been a useful tool for years. It folds easily and can be carried also easily as it comes with a bag.
Only reason I didn't put 5 stars in the quality is because after a not so hard hit, one metal part bent.

Does the job perfectly and is a sturdy build. I use it both for acoustics and electric guitars.
Compactly foldable so won't take up much precious gear-space if being moved around frequently.
All in all - a great compromise between rugged and compact.

as the subject says, nothing to criticise in this, really. Just a great stand,,,

One stand that wont let your guitars fall and will work for life.

Very practical to carry around and feels really safe.