Hercules guitar stand

[badboy1984]

This morning my Hercules GS412B stand broke all for a sudden. I did have the same stand for over 8 years so is about time. Was wondering is the GS402B is any good? I want something is sturdy but also portable. Will it hold my Spector Q6 bass (6 string)?

[TheGreek]

http://www.herculesstands.com/guitars/GS402BB.html

I've got one of these - more than adequate and it comes with a little drawstring bag to carry it in when folded up. Certainly much easier to transport than an "A" frame stand. I've never had an issues with mine, definitely sturdy and well built, I'd recommend one.

On a slightly different note - I had one of their "hanging" stands for my Ashbory, to adjust the height you'd squeeze the handle - after a while this got sticky so became unusable. I contacted Hercules UK (owned by StringandthingsUK) who were aware of the problem and supplied a replacement FOC.(now one of the prizes in the next Herts Bass Bash)

We all know how important good customer service is so this is now well planted in my mind.

[badboy1984]

The adjustable height lever/switch on my [font="helvetica, arial, sans-serif"][color="#282828"]GS412B is snapped off completely. The whole stand become unusable. I chucked it in the bin now lol.[/color][/font]

[TheGreek]

That's the one I had - as above, they were very helpful when I contacted them.

[RhysP]

After a string of problems with defective Hercules products I started using Ultimate Support stands which I find are much better quality.

[Norris]

My Hercules has had a stroke - one arm is limp and lifeless

[CamdenRob]

I could really do with a decent "hang from the head" style stand for my Wal but I can't find one with wide enough jaws to fit the neck in

... any recommendations greatly appreciated.

[badboy1984]

Is the Hercules GS402B and GS402BB is different thing?

[RhysP]

[quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1462949959' post='3047100']
I could really do with a decent "hang from the head" style stand for my Wal but I can't find one with wide enough jaws to fit the neck in

... any recommendations greatly appreciated.
[/quote]

The Ultimate Support stand I've got has a V shaped hanger so it will take a lot of different neck sizes.

[CamdenRob]

[quote name='RhysP' timestamp='1462961775' post='3047260']
The Ultimate Support stand I've got has a V shaped hanger so it will take a lot of different neck sizes.
[/quote]

I was just thinking a v shaped hanger would work... Is it one of these?

[scrumpymike]

"On a slightly different note - I had one of their "hanging" stands for my Ashbory, to adjust the height you'd squeeze the handle - after a while this got sticky so became unusable. I contacted Hercules UK (owned by StringandthingsUK) who were aware of the problem and supplied a replacement FOC."

Thanks for that info, mine's gone the same way. I was thinking of contacting them about it so now I definitely will.

[zbd1960]

I'm a fan of Herculaes stands, I have a number of different ones for different applications. Generally they are very well engineered, e.g. their orchestra[url="http://www.herculesstands.co.uk/p/quik-n-ez-grip-orchestra-stand-with-foldable-desk?pp=24"] music stand[/url]
is well engineered, albeit on the heavy side - but that's why I got it. I do think though that the bass stand is not as well thought out as some of the other stands I've used.

[RhysP]

[quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1462961967' post='3047264']
I was just thinking a v shaped hanger would work... Is it one of these?


[/quote]

Yes, that looks like the one. I think the model number is GS100 but I've had it a few years so that might have changed now.

If you let me know the width of your Wals neck I'll measure the jaws for you to see if it'll fit if you want.

[CamdenRob]

[quote name='RhysP' timestamp='1462963107' post='3047277']
If you let me know the width of your Wals neck I'll measure the jaws for you to see if it'll fit if you want.
[/quote]T

That would be great thanks... I'll measure it tonight.

[deksawyer]

The Ultimate or the similar K&M are very good.

For a 6 string bass, you might want to look at a classical guitar stand.

D.

[darkandrew]

[quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1462890823' post='3046686']
http://www.herculesstands.com/guitars/GS402BB.html

I've got one of these - more than adequate and it comes with a little drawstring bag to carry it in when folded up. Certainly much easier to transport than an "A" frame stand. I've never had an issues with mine, definitely sturdy and well built, I'd recommend one.
[/quote]

I've got one of these too, surprisingly strong but watch out for the foam that covers the arms that guitar sits on. After a while the foam becomes compacted and no longer protects the guitar from tubular steel underneath. I now lay a rolled up tea towel over these arms to prevent my guitar being chipped or dented on them.

Edited May 11, 2016 by darkandrew

[Delius]

I have one almost as compact as the Hercules - fits well in the pocket of my gig bag. It's a 'mini' Fender Acoustic stand. Have had it for about 10 years and still doing the job well.

[goingdownslow]

Noticed my Hercules stand was not locking and on examination found the plastic around where the roll pin goes into the trigger had split. The spring seems to be too strong putting too much pressure here and the holes being so close to the edge don't help.
Have contacted them to see if this part is available as a spare.

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[NoirBass]

After having used, and breaking a lot of stands over the years - including all the Hercules models, I now use these:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ultimate-Support-GS1000-Premium-Guitar/dp/B001KF1F12

great and sturdy stands.

[Wylie]

[quote name='badboy1984' timestamp='1462866639' post='3046299']
This morning my Hercules GS412B stand broke all for a sudden. I did have the same stand for over 8 years so is about time. Was wondering is the GS402B is any good? I want something is sturdy but also portable. Will it hold my Spector Q6 bass (6 string)?
[/quote]

Mine also proved unreliable. I now use On Stage stands and love 'em.

[Cat Burrito]

I love Hercules stands and I'm surprised this one packed up - although I suppose 8yrs is a good run. I have the A frame ones ([color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]GS402B) which I have used for my Fender and Hofner basses but ventured onto the headstock supporting [/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]GS412B when I got my Thunderbird. I massively prefer the [/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]GS412B but the A frame ones are okay for conventional shaped basses. [/font][/color]

[MOSCOWBASS]

I have a pair of these http://herculesstands.com/international/products/fretted-and-bowed-instrument/guitar/single-stands/gs405b/ Had then for years, no issues. Fitted my 6 string Overwater ok.
I use one of these mostly, because it folds down smaller while still offering neck support https://produkte.k-m.de/en/Stands-and-accessories-for-instruments/Fretted-instruments/17670-Guitar-stand-Memphis-Pro-black

Edited June 22, 2017 by MOSCOWBASS

[bubinga5]

My Hercules broke at the adjustment, i emailed them and they sent me a new one free of charge. There is a thread about the stands and there replacement policy. I had had the old one for 5 years. !!

[goingdownslow]

Hercules are to be congratulated for their service policy.
I have had a satisfactory result with mine.

[Telebass]

Yup, if a Herc breaks, email them. They'll ask for pics, then send you a new one!