Members honeyiscool Posted September 6, 2012 Members Share Posted September 6, 2012 You can put one up in about 2 minutes, they come with quality drywall anchors, they're easy to bend so you can narrow them out for Telecasters, and they're like $10 a piece at Amazon. Love them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kit_strong Posted September 6, 2012 Members Share Posted September 6, 2012 They cost a bit more, but I prefer this version of the String Swing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Scoogs Posted September 6, 2012 Members Share Posted September 6, 2012 Man... Reverend guitars look bad ass. I'd love to try one out one day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cratz2 Posted September 6, 2012 Members Share Posted September 6, 2012 Yeah, I have six of them. I've put mine into stud though... didn't use the anchors. I had a couple of whatever the brand is that has the little protector tabs that swing in place when you put the weight of the guitar on the hanger... didn't like those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Scoogs Posted September 6, 2012 Members Share Posted September 6, 2012 Those are Hercules brand hangers. I use those and like them. But they are about $10 more. I like the foam that they use, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Foster Zygote Posted September 6, 2012 Members Share Posted September 6, 2012 It is nice to have your guitars right there where you can grab them, yet still have them be safe. I find that I play more of my guitars, more often because they are so readily available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BydoEmpire Posted September 6, 2012 Members Share Posted September 6, 2012 Love 'em. I've got five in the studio and one in the living room. It's so nice to have guitars ready play at a moment's notice, and not have the floor cluttered up (especially important if you have young kids and can't leave anything within reach). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members honeyiscool Posted September 6, 2012 Author Members Share Posted September 6, 2012 It is nice to have your guitars right there where you can grab them, yet still have them be safe. I find that I play more of my guitars, more often because they are so readily available. Definitely. Wall hangers were among the first things I put up in my new apartment. And I have enough guitars that I don't even need pictures on the wall. Guitars are decorative enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jpnyc Posted September 6, 2012 Members Share Posted September 6, 2012 I have two baby boys. My guitars aren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Scoogs Posted September 6, 2012 Members Share Posted September 6, 2012 I have two baby boys. My guitars aren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members honeyiscool Posted September 6, 2012 Author Members Share Posted September 6, 2012 They cost a bit more, but I prefer this version of the String Swing p.s. I love this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GAS Man Posted September 6, 2012 Members Share Posted September 6, 2012 I have a box full of String Swings but now I'm thinking I might have preferred the Hercules versions. I like their auto-grab system on their stands. With the SSs, you have to bend the yoke in for smaller headstocks, and then your strings catch on the yoke, and you have to angle the guitar in, when you go to use the SS for wider neck/headstock guitars; whereas with the Hercules, it auto-adjusts. Also, I know Hercules has a reputation for being "nitro-friendly" but I'm not as sure about the rubber on String Swings, but I'd guess it's fine. But I do want to get some wall mounts like above. I had long thought of getting a Jay Turser Mako Shark and then using one of those wall mounts set horizontally so I could have mounted it like a fish on my wall. Too bad, the Mako Shark was discontinued before that little dream came true. . But I also thought that $300 plus the hanger would have been a bit much to pay for wall art that would need dusting. But maybe someday I'll find one being flippered on ebay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Canadian Jeff Posted September 6, 2012 Members Share Posted September 6, 2012 Never did like wall hangers myself. Just thought I'd chime in and say congrats on the new digs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BydoEmpire Posted September 6, 2012 Members Share Posted September 6, 2012 I have two baby boys. My guitars aren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members honeyiscool Posted September 6, 2012 Author Members Share Posted September 6, 2012 I'm glad that guitars on hooks hold zero interest for cats. Otherwise I'd be in huge trouble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Tone Deaf Posted September 6, 2012 Members Share Posted September 6, 2012 I love how they look hanging on the wall. But no way would I trust installing those using anchors...studs or not at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members axegrinder Posted September 6, 2012 Members Share Posted September 6, 2012 Studs for mine too... 16" spacing is a little tight, so I stagger the heights. If I ever redo the room I will probably install a rail and put the string swings where I want them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members honeyiscool Posted September 6, 2012 Author Members Share Posted September 6, 2012 I love how they look hanging on the wall. But no way would I trust installing those using anchors...studs or not at all. I have plastic anchors that are rated for more than 100 pounds per anchor in 1/2" drywall. The bundled anchors are not quite as diesel but I doubt an 8 pound guitar would do much to two of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kit_strong Posted September 6, 2012 Members Share Posted September 6, 2012 I love how they look hanging on the wall. But no way would I trust installing those using anchors...studs or not at all. A decent anchor properly installed can hold well over 100 lbs. I don't think an 8 lb guitar is going to be an issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JR13 Posted September 6, 2012 Members Share Posted September 6, 2012 They cost a bit more, but I prefer this version of the String Swing that's pretty awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members honeyiscool Posted September 6, 2012 Author Members Share Posted September 6, 2012 Studs for mine too... 16" spacing is a little tight, so I stagger the heights. If I ever redo the room I will probably install a rail and put the string swings where I want them. I've done that before. I'll probably replace these with String Swings, though. The guitars right now get way too close to the ceiling fan. That said, the birch looks nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members honeyiscool Posted September 6, 2012 Author Members Share Posted September 6, 2012 A decent anchor properly installed can hold well over 100 lbs. I don't think an 8 lb guitar is going to be an issue. Especially when you look at how these things are made, I agree. The plastic anchors that come bundled are very good. That said, upgrading to Toggler plastic anchors would give you even more of an upgrade, plus they're a bit easier to install. Those things really look like they could take a beating, especially with how they expand with a pop when a screw is inside of them. Plus, they're cheap. While you're at the store, might as well buy some #8 screws instead of the #6 that come bundled. I know some people think that studs or bust, but drywall is very strong material. The main problem with drywall is its softness isn't a good vessel for metal screws, but its strength is plenty excellent. Anchors can be considered very reliable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members thatsbunk Posted September 7, 2012 Members Share Posted September 7, 2012 the problem with wall anchors are everytime you grab the guitar you could be slightly moving the anchor within the sheetrock. over time it could be trouble... screwing into the studs is just safer imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members honeyiscool Posted September 7, 2012 Author Members Share Posted September 7, 2012 With crappy anchors, that could be a concern. With good ones, they stay in place once there's a screw in there. And there are two. If you want to be super paranoid, drywall screws, which people often use to install things, are brittle and break easily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Tone Deaf Posted September 7, 2012 Members Share Posted September 7, 2012 I know in my head how strong anchors are supposed to be, and I've used them with success for other things. But psychologically, there's no way I'd trust one (or even two) to hold one of my guitars. I just don't want to find myself in the position of looking down at a broken guitar exclaiming "but the package says they'll hold up to 100 pounds!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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