Guitar work stations

[CoreyT]

Did not want to clutter up Markie's Free Setup thread, so I am starting a new one here.
I have the Fender guitar work pad/mat that has the built in neck support, but I just ran a Google search and found some other interesting ideas.
Here is one that resides in a case that opens up, pretty cool.
http://gomc.tv/
Wow, $500, pretty steep for what it is though.

I like that one in Markie's thread, much simpler.

 

[JMintzer]

The bench is Craftsman, from Sears. About $200...

But feeding the Yeti is expensive!


Jamie

 

[Hopeful Sinner]

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The bench is Craftsman, from Sears. About $200...

That's a nice looking bench! I've been looking recently and I think I'm sold.

Thank you for posting this Jamie!!!

 

[11top]

http://www.americanmusical.com/Item--i-GRU-GMT003B-LIST

This is the newer version of the one that Markie has. $100.

Or http://www.directproaudio.com/product.cfm?directid=57438 $150.

 

[jfb]

I should get one of these. Would make the routine a bit easier.

 

[11top]

I should get one of these. Would make the routine a bit easier.

I have one just like Mark's. I use it all the time. It sure keeps the dings down.

 

[CoreyT]

11top, that first one is nice since it folds up more compact than the second one.

This is my current setup.
I can use either the Fender mat, or the neck brace I got from StewMac, and a towel.

 

[DISTORT6]

I use this.

 

[Mikegarveyblues]

I've been meaning to get one of these for a while!

Currently using a kitchen worktop and carefully placed tea towels!

$500 for that top one?!?!

 

[CoreyT]

I ordered the one above in post 7 a bit ago.

 

[cwhenke]

View attachment 114

The bench is Craftsman, from Sears. About $200...

But feeding the Yeti is expensive!


Jamie

If I remember correctly, Ron invented and patended that neck support piece and had a deal with Stew Mac to market it.

 

[vchizzle]

View attachment 114

The bench is Craftsman, from Sears. About $200...

But feeding the Yeti is expensive!


Jamie

Man, I wish my bench was that clean!
I use one of those common dealios like the Stu Mac.

 

[JMintzer]

Man, I wish my bench was that clean!
I use one of those common dealios like the Stu Mac.

That was about 1 month after I bought it. It doesn't exactly look that clean right now...

In fact, you have to clear off the mess to get to the mess...


Jamie

 

[JMintzer]

If I remember correctly, Ron invented and patended that neck support piece and had a deal with Stew Mac to market it.

Right you are! But I thing it was Dunlop...

Jamie

 

[CoreyT]

Cool animation from Grundorf's site.
Mine shipped yesterday, will have it tomorrow.

11top, thanks for posting that link yesterday.

 

[Shawn@PRS]

Cool animation from Grundorf's site.
Mine shipped yesterday, will have it tomorrow.

11top, thanks for posting that link yesterday.

I'm not a big fan of neck cradles, but I can see the appeal for some. However, this thing^^^ just looks dangerous. Way too many buckles, latches and other hard edges. That's a PTC ding repair waiting to happen.

 

[CoreyT]

I'm not a big fan of neck cradles, but I can see the appeal for some. However, this thing^^^ just looks dangerous. Way too many buckles, latches and other hard edges. That's a PTC ding repair waiting to happen.

I am pretty careful with my possessions, so I will see how this pans out.
I like the full size one too with the lid, but this one folds up to half the size.

 

[László]

Here's a simple, nice, leather pad for 44 bucks. I have one of the Stew Mac style foam pads with neck rests, but I like the idea of something like the one I linked, as it takes up less space and fits into a bag for gigs:

http://store.fretguru.com/shop/bunny-ears-neck-rest/

 

[CoreyT]

Silly Boeing, Les, they are blocking your site.
I will look when I get home.

 

[Goldtop]

I'm not a big fan of neck cradles, but I can see the appeal for some. However, this thing^^^ just looks dangerous. Way too many buckles, latches and other hard edges. That's a PTC ding repair waiting to happen.

I agree. Plus, it's one more thing to take up space, which is limited for some of us. Also, it's one more thing to carry if you ever travel much with your gear. One of the small stand alone SOFT neck cradles - like the one Les linked to - makes more sense to me. Toss it in your gear bag and done. Use it almost anywhere. Better yet, who doesn't have a couple of old t-shirts that would (and already do) suffice?

To each his own, but I'll stick with something cheaper and much less trouble. I've made it this far without one so why change now? These things seem alright, but it's just another gadget I don't really need. If I was in the traveling guitar repair business, then maybe...

Lloyd