GS-437

The GS-437 is a folding A-frame stand built around a 4.3" cradle opening, wide enough for a dreadnought, jumbo, or classical body without pressing on the sides. The guitar rests on the cradle rather than wedging into it, which keeps the finish clear of pressure points.

Overall height is 16.3" with a 14.2" x 11.4" footprint, low enough that a full-size acoustic sits at a shallow angle and stays planted. The 30 x 15 mm steel tubing gives the frame its rigidity, and the whole stand weighs 2.6 lb.

It folds flat to 17.7", which is the point: this is the stand that lives in a gig bag pocket or the trunk instead of at home. Songwriters who track at a desk can keep a guitar upright and within reach. Teachers can set out several stands for a group lesson and stack them afterward. Players running an acoustic and an electric at the same show can bring two light stands instead of one heavy rack.

The black finish keeps it low profile on stage. For rooms where the guitar comes off the stand and back on it a dozen times a day, a wide cradle and a low center of gravity do most of the work.