Freshly Hung Balls

[Larry]

I would find a stud. Or at the least use drywall anchors. You don't want your balls to drop.

 

[Jimmyb]

Thanks Larry - these look perfect! I'll have a hunt round for a UK store that sells them

There are a few here......

Doesn't seem to be a bad price either.

 

[azzy_wazzy]

There are a few here......

Doesn't seem to be a bad price either.

Is that ALL? Surely that's too cheeep!

Thanks for the linkypoos tho Jimmy

 

[Headstock]

Is it important to find the stud in the wall, or will having long enough screws suffice?

I tried both the studs and the included wall anchors, but ended up going with the studs, made me feel much better and was easier for installation. I still have the un-patched holes from where I missed the stud

 

[brentrocks]

Good job dude!!

that looks great and is keeping your Balls out of harms way!!!

 

[meenahga]

I tried both the studs and the included wall anchors, but ended up going with the studs, made me feel much better and was easier for installation. I still have the un-patched holes from where I missed the stud

If using drywall or sheetrock anchors, be sure to use the newer plastic screw shaped anchors. I wouldn't trust the old push in anchors. The screw in type are rated for 40 pounds each. I use 2 to mount my string trees, so there is plenty of strength and I don't ever have to worry about them letting go.

 

[Headstock]

If using drywall or sheetrock anchors, be sure to use the newer plastic screw shaped anchors. I wouldn't trust the old push in anchors. The screw in type are rated for 40 pounds each. I use 2 to mount my string trees, so there is plenty of strength and I don't ever have to worry about them letting go.

This is good advice as the push in ones that came with it are where I messed up my freshly painted drywall. I have done this type of thing plenty and you'd think I would learn to slow down I think the last thing I remember thinking was well maybe I should drill this one out a bit? Nah, maybe if I just tap it with the hammer...

 

[carsandguitars]

Keep in mind guys that if you use a hanger with the rubber hook, it will eat any lacquer painted necks. No problem with unfinished or poly painted necks, but lacquer and rubber don't mix. It won't happen overnight, but many a lacquer neck guitar sitting for an extended period of time on a rubber hanger at some guitar shop has suffered a nice blemish where they touch.

I got these leather sleeves from my shop who hangs all their Master Built Strats and LP's. I have about 20 guitars hanging and have been for over 4 years and there has been absolutely no problems with the guitars or the necks. Go to NAMM and see how all the guitars are hanging there.

I also have used the screw in molly bolts and they work fine. Just get the ones that are larger and can handle at least 30-40 pounds. You will have two of them and they work great. The hangers I like the best are Hercules. These have an auto close mechanism that wraps to keep the guitar from falling forward. It closes on the weight of the guitar and opens when you lift it up to take the guitar off. I get them for around 15 bucks from my local shop. Nice a sturdy,built nicely.

If I'm not playin em, I want to see em.