| A Tip for New Musicians |
Hey. I wanted to share one small tip that I think can very easily make you a much better musician. This is it:
Buy an instrument stand!
Unless your instrument requires a very particular atmosphere (in which case you're probably playing a very good instrument and hopefully by corollary a very good musician) keeping it out in the open where you can plainly see and access it is the easiest way to encourage yourself to practice.
That's it. Stands are ludicrously expensive considering the tiny task they perform but worth every penny in what you get back.
Buy an instrument stand!
Unless your instrument requires a very particular atmosphere (in which case you're probably playing a very good instrument and hopefully by corollary a very good musician) keeping it out in the open where you can plainly see and access it is the easiest way to encourage yourself to practice.
That's it. Stands are ludicrously expensive considering the tiny task they perform but worth every penny in what you get back.
| How to make a cheap-ass folding guitar stand. |
If price is a problem, here's a cheapo alternative.
You will need...
A piece of scrap wood(or MDF/chipboad/similar) approx 50x30x1.5cm (20x12x5/8 in).
(This can be adapted as necessary for other instruments)
A saw
A drill
A screwdriver.
A hinge (not essential)
Short screws to attach the hinge.
Some cloth
Some glue
A piece of string
Cut your wood into two (roughly) identical pieces as shown.
Join the edges marked with 3 dots with your hinge.
OR
Place the pieces together, and glue some cloth from one side, over the 2 marked edges and on to the other.
Once the glue has set, open flat, then glue some more cloth across the other side.
For added durability stitch the bits of cloth together through the hinge line.
Drill holes somewhere around the single dots. Thread a piece of string between them.
Adjust the length of the string to a little less than the width of your guitar.
Tie knots at both ends to stop it slipping through the holes, and trim off any extra.
Glue some material along the cut edges to protect your guitar.
Le voila!
You will need...
A piece of scrap wood(or MDF/chipboad/similar) approx 50x30x1.5cm (20x12x5/8 in).
(This can be adapted as necessary for other instruments)
A saw
A drill
A screwdriver.
A hinge (not essential)
Short screws to attach the hinge.
Some cloth
Some glue
A piece of string
Cut your wood into two (roughly) identical pieces as shown.
Join the edges marked with 3 dots with your hinge.
OR
Place the pieces together, and glue some cloth from one side, over the 2 marked edges and on to the other.
Once the glue has set, open flat, then glue some more cloth across the other side.
For added durability stitch the bits of cloth together through the hinge line.
Drill holes somewhere around the single dots. Thread a piece of string between them.
Adjust the length of the string to a little less than the width of your guitar.
Tie knots at both ends to stop it slipping through the holes, and trim off any extra.
Glue some material along the cut edges to protect your guitar.
Le voila!
| re: How to make a cheap-ass folding guitar stand. |
TheUrbanBassman wrote…
If price is a problem, here's a cheapo alternative.
You will need...
A piece of scrap wood(or MDF/chipboad/similar) approx 50x30x1.5cm (20x12x5/8 in).
(This can be adapted as necessary for other instruments)
A saw
A drill
A screwdriver.
A hinge (not essential)
Short screws to attach the hinge.
Some cloth
Some glue
A piece of string
Cut your wood into two (roughly) identical pieces as shown.
Join the edges marked with 3 dots with your hinge.
OR
Place the pieces together, and glue some cloth from one side, over the 2 marked edges and on to the other.
Once the glue has set, open flat, then glue some more cloth across the other side.
For added durability stitch the bits of cloth together through the hinge line.
Drill holes somewhere around the single dots. Thread a piece of string between them.
Adjust the length of the string to a little less than the width of your guitar.
Tie knots at both ends to stop it slipping through the holes, and trim off any extra.
Glue some material along the cut edges to protect your guitar.
Le voila!
Have you made one you can take pic of and put on the AMP?
You can get a cheapo decent stand for like $5-$10...thats not that expensive.
But I agree, having your instrument out where you can see it definitely encourages you to play it.
But I agree, having your instrument out where you can see it definitely encourages you to play it.
Wall stands are the greatest for Guitars/Bass. You can keep your floor space open and your guitars are right there in front of your face all the time 
Another tip: PRACTICE PRACTICE PRACTICE!! Watching TV? Practice some scales and keep your hands busy!
Another tip: PRACTICE PRACTICE PRACTICE!! Watching TV? Practice some scales and keep your hands busy!
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