Ultimate Support GS-200 Guitar Stand with Locking Legs Reviews

Folds up nicely. It's taller than most guitar stands I've had or seen, which is good, as it puts the instrument in easier reach. Wide base to the legs and very stable, I just hope that locking mechanism holds up, seems good, and this likely won't leave the house all that much.
Interesting thing about it is the shape of the neck cradle. It is more V shaped than most stands, which means I can use it for a mandolin stand (or uke stand probably too) I just have to put something for padding on the straight part of the stand for the body of the mando to rest on.
The pick holders are not deep enough to be very useful, but it's a nice idea.

I Have used this stand for my bango, which is heavier than any guitar, since 2012 and have never had an issue with it.I love the way it folds up into a neat little package. I have never had an issue with the locking mechanism. Because of the v-design of the neck support, the neck can get slightly stuck, but knowing this characteristic I easily compensate for it by giving a slight shake to the beach as I pick up my bango. I also use this stand for my guitar with no problems.
For me, it"s hard to beat this stand and would recommend it to anyone needing a stand.

Great stand!! I like the way it folds up compact and easy to store in gear box. Sturdy and well built

I gave this stand a 5star but not thinking of bleeding i had a White 1990 Gibson real DEAL Custom and the black in the neck yoke discolored the neck on my guitar so DON'T use long term for WHITE axes other than that very NICE

Very pleased with this stand, it actually hugs my guitar very comfortably which gives me peace of mind, more foam would be nice, but it does what I paid for and thats what counts, so I am happy with this purchase and I would recommend it to others with no hesitation.

I'm giving this 4.5 because the stand is well worth the price. You have to make sure it is locked when setting up but once done is very sturdy and the the security strap for the neck is a nice addition.

I have had zero problems with this stand and I own several of the GS-200 model. The GS-100 models I've had have had problems with the latching mechanism on the vertical extension member and that is why I've switched to the GS-200 models. ALSO, the -200 models can support heavier instruments such as bass guitars. The design of this model has even stood up to the reckless runnings of my 3 y.o. grandson and that is no easy task! I strongly recommend this stand for use in any venue.

I've had mine for over a decade and it's solid as a rock. Fits in my Pedaltrain PT2 case with the board so it's super convenient. One of the most reliable pieces of gear I've ever had.

The GS200 Ultimate Guitar Stand is very sturdy and built reasonably well. It fits my Fender Stratocasters and my acoustic guitars. If you have an instrument thats more narrow like some basses they may not fit the bottom supports as well. I am very pleased with this stand and would purchase it again.

I have had one of these for many years, and wanted a second folding stand. This one is identical. It supports and holds any guitar or bass securely, and folds up to a narrow one piece package. It is sturdily built, and should hold up to years of use at gigs.

This stand is simple to use right out of the box. Great quality material. If you are traveling, the folding to a compact size is helpful. I recommend it.

I have had the stand for about a year. Its well-made, folds up nice, and has held up. For most guitars it will be fine. However I have a Washburn archtop that weighs over 8 pounds and that seems too heavy for the stand. The top swivels which means with a heavier guitar will tilt on the stand or tend to loosen that orange fasteners that keeps the legs secure. The result is your guitar can fall off the stand if you are not careful. So if you have an acoustic or lighter electric guitar, you are probably fine. If the guitar is either heavier or top heavy, you might want a different stand. I just bought a Hercules and will rate it after I have used it for a while.

This is a good quality stand, I like the locking mechanism and folding design. I rate it only three stars because I had to make a couple of modifications so it would work for me.

The body supports are set wide apart and my small bodied Warwick Corvette would slide right through to the floor. I drilled holes two inches farther up the legs and reinstalled the supports there.

The guitar sat a little too vertical for my liking and made me feel like it could fall forward. I cut a half inch off the back leg which helped.

This stand would be amazing except for one fatal flaw, trust me, I learned it the hard way. The lower brackets, where the instrument rests, are covered with foam sleeves. Soon enough, these sleeves begin to fall out of place, exposing huge washers attached to the bolts from the hinges. If exposed, these washers WILL PERFORATE your instrument, or scratch it badly at the very least.

I used this on stage, and during performances I would have to quickly remove my guitar in between songs, so I would land my precious JTV Variax somewhat energetically on this thing, tragically not realizing that those washers were exposed, leaving horrible marks on my instrument.

I"m one of those guys that has the perfect size case or bag or sleeve for every single piece of gear I own, as I"m super weary with all my stuff and try to keep everything clean and tidy, so you can imagine my surprise when I got home, I wanted to cry.

If you keep an eye on the sleeves and put them back here and there you"ll probably be fine, however do keep in mind that after a while you"ll find yourselve re-accomodating them after every single use. You can glue them too but why bother, just get a different stand, your guitar will thank you.

I have used the Ultimate GS-100 for over 10 years and loved it. I ordered the GS-200 by mistake ... and it was a mistake. I folds down nicely but there is no adjusting length of the tube that holds the neck. The small legs that hold the base of the guitar can interferes with the 1/4 guitar chord input. Better off with the GS-100.

This is an update on my 2010 review. Like Mahre, the rear leg on mine recently refused to engage. It simply pushed open the lock and collapsed. I have some fabrication skills, so reinforced the plastic lock mechanism with a metal plate that the rear leg now rests against when open and it's solved the problem for now. Just a poorly thought out design all around for my needs.

Well made stand but, in my opinion, has a design flaw. Notice the upper part that supports the neck - it's a V taper rather than an arc. This causes the neck to get wedged in the V. When you go to grab your guitar the stand comes along with it and then falls off! Not recommended.

Had this stand for about 3 months - never gigged with it or subjected it to undue weight (heaviest guitar was a Rickenbacker 360/6). Recently, when removing my D-18 from the stand, the rear leg collapsed, this, in spite of the locking dial being engaged. The rear leg just flat refuses to lock out, so the stand is useless. At this point, I'm not certain I would trust a repair (unless it involved several feet of duct tape). Too bad, too, seeing how the GS-200 is otherwise nicely appointed, compact, and nitrocellulose finish-friendly. I will give Ultimate Support another shot, but not the GS-200 - will try the much simpler and robust AXCEL series next time around.

...Ive had 3 of them and every single one ends up collapsing under the weight of a guitar. And I'm talking a thin-line hollow body that weighs 5 lbs. They work well for about a month or two and then begin to fail. You set your guitar down on the stand and the little piece that twists to lock the legs in place comes undone and the stand collapses. Ive had 3 and they have all done the am thing... Don't let the gimmicky design fool you. Every angle one of theee= stands I have bought has ended up collapsing. The last time it happened my 4000 door custom guitar was cracked from the strap button hitting the ground when the stand collapsed under the weight of a really lite hollow body guitar… Just get one of the little A-frame stands that folds up super small from a different company. They'll never break like these do.

The V shaped neck holder pinches and holds your guitar. When you reach for the guitar it is stuck in the V and the stand comes with it. Poorly designed. Have a hard time understanding how anyone could have thought the V shape was a good ideal. I replaced the item with another .