DIY Pvc Multiple Guitar Stand

Intro: DIY Pvc Multiple Guitar Stand

A simple and cheap stand for one or more guitars. Takes maybe two hours to build.
Mod is based on imarunner2's pvc bike rack.

STEP 1: Parts List

This is a 4 guitar version.
I bought two 10 foot 3/4 inch pvc pipes and had them cut in half at the store.
11 3/4 "T" connectors
6 elbows
5 caps
2 sections of self adhesive insulating pipe foam.
Pictured is my dog wondering if the foam is edible.

STEP 2: Measure Twice Cut Many

Height is 32 inches. Width is 27 inches. Front/back is 32 inches.
I started by building the base first. I used 4 elbows on the ends to give it a slight off the floor elevation. Here is an example pic the one side of the base. I've dry-fitted the rubber insulation foam. This is where the lower bout of the guitars will rest.

STEP 3: Assembled

Pretty easy to make. I used a metal saw and a dremel to cut throught the plasic. If you use a dremel have good ventilation as the melted plastic stinks. The caps go on the end of the teeth.
The rubber foam is very cheap-less than $5 for 6 feet. It has two self adhesive strips on both sides of the slit. It is very sicky so care is needed when doing the final fit. I used PVC cement on the top elbow joints-didn't want to risk it popping apart and dropping the guitars. I measured for 6 inches between the teeth for the archtops and 4 inches for the other two slots.
One improvement you should consider is adding a cross support halfway up the back. The unit is fairly sturdy now but does have a little sideways looseness.
Whitman still can't figure out if this is food, a toy, or what...

STEP 4: Done and in Use!

I'm happy with the results. It saves space and I no longer need multiple single guitar stands.
Here you see my Ibanez, Heritage 575, Hagstrom Swede, and National Delphi filling it up. (yes they're all left handed)

Total cost was less than 30 dollars. Similiarly manufactered items go for $50 to $100 in music shops.

Comments

[CanGooner]

What a great idea! I don't have the fancy corner foam pieces yet, but it is working very well. I added another cross piece at the back and some snazzy red paint to mine, and made it a little wider with wider spaces to fit acoustics. . The only problem is that now I obviously need another guitar. :) Here's a 'should have known better' tip if you are going to paint yours - don't forget the primer!! I already have a couple of bits rubbed off. Ah well.

[LorraineR30]

You could use carpet instead, or a couple layers of felt.

[hoonflap]

i too am making this for mainly acoustics. what distance did you use between pegs? i know the original used 6" for the arch tops, so i figured acoustics would be a little more, ~8" or so.

[CanGooner]

I'm not really sure. I moved across the country a while ago, but my stand didn't come with me (yet). You could always try experimenting with different lengths, dry-fitting the pieces together (i.e. no glue) to see how it works. Start at 8" or even 9" and reduce the length until it looks like it will work.

Good luck

[kmsewell]

Saw that you made your Les Paul. My son would like to know where you got the kit to make it? He is also going to make a stand like yours. Thanks for sharing your plans.

[CanGooner]

Hi,
Glad to be of help!

The kit is made by a company called saga - here is a link to their page - but I bought mine on ebay. The quality was better than I expected although one day when I have time and $ I will update some of the components. It comes unfinished and so I kept the natural look with some clear spray lacquer and it looks pretty good!

Have fun!

[Metal4God]

is that the saga les paul copy if so how does it sound and how easy was it to build?

[CanGooner]

Good eye! That is the Saga. It was an absolute piece of cake to build. I am a fairly good woodworker, but really did not have to call on any particular skills in the build. Everything went together snugly and easily. I added a clear satin finish to it, and waiting for that finish to dry before assembly was by far the longest part of the whole process.

Components are obviously not top drawer quality, but considering the price, what do you expect? As for sound, *it* sounds great. The problem here isn't the guitar but the player. :)

As for whether I'm satisfied with it - I'll be getting one of their tele kits one day soon.

[Metal4God]

well what gave it two me is the les paul isn't just a wood finshesd BTW if i do get mine I'm gonna paint it and if I had the money I would get EMG pickups like what Zakk uses! and paint it white (or yellow ) and black EHV style! how does it play? and can you post a video?

[CanGooner]

Sorry man, what I said about me being the problem with the guitar's sound was just brutally honest, and that is a particular kind of public humiliation to which I shall not submit myself! Well, that and a general lack of video recording devices... As for how it plays, please understand that I have a grand total of bugger all experience playing electrics. But it feels pretty good to me: good action, no buzzing. It doesn't sound or feel like a Gibson or Epiphone, but considering I paid about $75 on ebay for it, I'm not complaining.

[Metal4God]

what $75 you must be crazy i saw it for 50 shipping and $155

[CanGooner]

Ah, the importance of proofreading... I got a good deal, but not quite that good: I paid $175 all-in, not $75

[Metal4God]

ok you freaked me out i mean you said (and I copied and pasted it!) but considering I paid about $75 on ebay for it, I'm not complaining.

[Metal4God]

and guitars are the second most important (God's first)thing in my life! thats why I have a good eye!

[isarraff]

Great job you guys.
now has anyone solved the flying V guitar mistery?
how to get one on these type of stands?

[wazevedo2]

do you guys glue the parts?

[RaghavendraS6]

I got glue but it was stable enough just being fitted. So I didn't.

[RickM7]

Has anyone bothered to research the typical foam being used in this design to see if it might react with guitar finishes, particularly lacquer, and ruin them? Foam products are manufactured with different types of plasticizers, many of which will eat into a variety of other materials when in close proximity and under pressure. If the wrong foam is used here, the ultimate cost will be way, way more than the thriftiness that everyone is so excited about here.

[DerekH20]

Felt instead of foam works great too!

[santamanuela]

Awesome man, exactly what I was looking for. Thanks so much, what a brilliant idea :)