farmer61 Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 I'm after some wall hangers for my basses. Had a look around, Hercules look ok but only have a 2 screw fitting and really want 4 if poss. Plus had a bad experience with a Hercules stand so will not get them on principal. Any recommendations?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harvey1-8 Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 Any reason you want 4 screw fixings or is it just for peace of mind? I've got a Fender one that does the job. It only has 2 screw fixings though but, it's not like I'm swinging from it in the evenings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer61 Posted July 23, 2010 Author Share Posted July 23, 2010 [quote name='alexharvay' post='903132' date='Jul 23 2010, 01:05 PM']Any reason you want 4 screw fixings or is it just for peace of mind? I've got a Fender one that does the job. It only has 2 screw fixings though but, it's not like I'm swinging from it in the evenings.[/quote] Peace of mind to be honest, and I've got to go into stud walling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 I was going to get all technical but my stupid decrepit brain is stopping me. So can't quote you the exact figure, but a 2" No.8 screw fixed into a wooden stud can support a lot of weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alien Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 I've got a couple of [url="http://www.stringsdirect.co.uk/products/58-bespeco_guitar_wall_hanger"]these[/url], and they're OK. The screws that came with them were fine, my only criticism is the quality of the rubber sleeving that covers the arms, but it's pretty easy to swap out. They're wide enough for my 6-string bass too, which is more than I can say for the Hercules! A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete.young Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 [quote name='farmer61' post='903041' date='Jul 23 2010, 12:04 PM']I'm after some wall hangers for my basses. Had a look around, Hercules look ok but only have a 2 screw fitting and really want 4 if poss. Plus had a bad experience with a Hercules stand so will not get them on principal. Any recommendations??[/quote] I have a Hercules GSP39WB wall stand brand new and unused which is surplus to requirements, and it has 3 holes in the mounting plate - two above and one below. Hope Kev won't mind me linking to the original for sale thread which has a picture [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=91428"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=91428[/url] £10 shipped, which is what I paid for it. Should be fine on stud walling provided you can find the stud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer61 Posted July 23, 2010 Author Share Posted July 23, 2010 [quote name='pete.young' post='903324' date='Jul 23 2010, 04:01 PM']I have a Hercules GSP39WB wall stand brand new and unused which is surplus to requirements, and it has 3 holes in the mounting plate - two above and one below. Hope Kev won't mind me linking to the original for sale thread which has a picture [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=91428"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=91428[/url] £10 shipped, which is what I paid for it. Should be fine on stud walling provided you can find the stud.[/quote] I'm going to give Pete's hanger a go, one last chance for Hercules!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 I have 3 hercules hangers in a stud wall and they work just fine.I did use bigger screws than those supplied though. I also rotated them so the wooden base was paralel to the stud, not perpendicular to it. If you pull the hanger away from its base, its rotateable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandad Paul Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 I think if you get the proper fixings for stud walls you could probably hang a Jumbo Jet on them. Not that you would want to I suppose. The point is though I think that anything is secure if you get the correct fixings. Grandad Paul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer61 Posted July 26, 2010 Author Share Posted July 26, 2010 [quote name='Geek99' post='905797' date='Jul 26 2010, 01:38 PM']I have 3 hercules hangers in a stud wall and they work just fine.I did use bigger screws than those supplied though. I also rotated them so the wooden base was paralel to the stud, not perpendicular to it. If you pull the hanger away from its base, its rotateable[/quote] [quote name='Grandad Paul' post='905842' date='Jul 26 2010, 02:24 PM']I think if you get the proper fixings for stud walls you could probably hang a Jumbo Jet on them. Not that you would want to I suppose. The point is though I think that anything is secure if you get the correct fixings. Grandad Paul.[/quote] and have the requisite skill to put it up...........think I'll try the defretted Jazz on there first just in case!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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