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How To Make A Wall-Mounted Guitar Stand

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If you own a lot of guitars, you’ll know all too well how quickly they can create clutter in a room. Whether they’re on the floor or a piece of furniture, you can never seem to find the right spot to put them. Enter guitar stands, a designated spot to keep your instrument, but floor stands are still somewhat in the way, and you’ll likely stub your toe on them on more than one occasion, so is there a way to make a wall-mounted guitar stand?

To make a wall-mounted guitar stand, you need to decide what kind of wall mount you want to use. Then, buy the supplies to make it, cut everything to size, attach the pieces, and mount it onto the wall. Once finished, you can put your guitar onto your new wall-mounted guitar stand.

In this article, we will discuss different types of wall mounts, give you step-by-step instructions on how you can make your own wall-mounted guitar stand, and how to mount your guitar to a wall the correct way. So let’s get started, shall we?

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Different Types of Wall Mounts for Your Guitar

When deciding to mount your guitar onto your wall, there are a couple of factors you’ll need to consider. One of those factors is the type of wall mount you’re going to use to mount your guitar. There are many different designs and types of guitar mounts on the market, making deciding on the right one difficult. We’re going to help make your decision a bit easier by briefly going over each of the mount types and what they are used for.

Basic Wall Mount

These wall mounts are the most common type of wall mount and also the most inexpensive kind. These wall mounts are just two rods that stick out and hold your guitar’s headstock in place. 

Though these are inexpensive wall mounts, they are still high-quality and will last for many years. You can also use this type of wall mount for almost every type of guitar but may have some issues holding a guitar with a wider neck or one that is quite heavy. However, if you have many guitars to hang, this cost-effective option may be the one for you.

Locking Wall Mount

A locking wall mount is quite similar to a basic wall mount in design; it also has two rods that hold the headstock of your guitar; however, it also has a locking mechanism at the ends of the rods that stops your guitar from sliding forward and falling off of the rods. It also helps stop the guitar from falling off the mount if someone knocks into it by accident.

These wall mounts can also be used on various guitars and recently have also become compatible with thinner neck instruments like ukuleles and mandolins. However, these wall mounts are generally more expensive than other wall mounts available on the market.

Horizontal/Angled Wall Mount

Most mounted guitars you come across are hung vertically from the wall, but it is possible to mount your guitar horizontally or at an angle. This mounting style makes your guitars look more like an art piece rather than just a practical storage solution, especially if you have more than one guitar mounted in this manner. They work well for acoustic and electric guitars because the guitar body is slim enough to lean back slightly against the wall.

These mounts have one hook that holds up your guitar’s neck and two more hooks that support the guitar’s body. These are some of the most versatile because you can mount yours at virtually any angle (perhaps just not upside-down). However, if you feel that the hook holding the neck of the guitar is not secure enough, you can easily swap it out with a back or locking wall mount for extra safety.

This mount can hold virtually any kind of guitar, as it distributes the guitar’s weight evenly and can be adjusted to the exact size of your guitar. However, they do take up more space on your wall, so they may not be the best option if you have a small room or a lot of guitars to mount.

3D Printed Mounts

The development in technology in recent years has led to the ability to make virtually any object you want using 3D printing. And wall mounts for guitars are no exception to this. With this new technology, it is possible to print your own custom wall mounts (or have someone else print them for you if you don’t happen to own a 3D printer).

You can also find many already designed 3D print wall mounts online, and often, you’ll be able to download their design files for free to print them yourself. This is a great way to make your wall mounts really unique and interesting to look at, as well as functional for their purpose.

However, these wall mounts need to be printed correctly and using the right materials and settings; otherwise, they will not last as time passes. Make sure to use the right settings for these wall mounts, or pay a knowledgeable person to create and even print them for you.

Most of these wall mounts work the same way that a basic wall mount works, but you could also print a wall mount that works like a locking wall mount or even an angled wall mount. The possibilities really are endless.

Frames and Boxes

If you own a lot of guitars and have a professional recording space or have a cool vintage guitar you want to show off, then mounting your guitar(s) in frames or boxes may be the best option for you. This type of wall mount will keep your guitar secure, free from dirt and dust that can accumulate over time, all while showcasing it spectacularly.

There are many ways these boxes can be made. Most are made of wood with a glass from, but some have a metal frame and glass front or are entirely made of glass. Some people even add special lighting to the inside of the box to highlight the guitar inside. Any of these options will add a unique touch to the way you mount your guitar; however, each of them will also come at a particular cost.

This is undoubtedly one of the most expensive ways to mount your guitar, but the results look great. Usually, these kinds of mounts have basic or locking wall mounts inside the decorative cabinet to showcase the guitar.

Now that we’ve gone over the types of mounts you can use to mount your guitar to the wall, let’s go through how you can make each of them at home.

As we have discussed previously, there are many different types of wall mounts available for mounting your guitar, and luckily, you can make all of them at home relatively easily. So we will now give you step-by-step instructions for how to make each of the above-mentioned wall mounts.

How to Make a Basic Wall Mount For Your Guitar

The basic wall mount is the most straightforward kind of wall mount to make from scratch, and we’re going to give you step-by-step instructions for one method.

What You’ll Need

  • 12 inch (~30 cm) 1 x 4 (2.5 x 10 cm) board
  • Mitre saw
  • Jigsaw
  • Drill
  • 1 ¼ inch (~35 mm) screws
  • 2 inch (~50 mm) screws
  • Screwdriver
  • Fine grit sandpaper
  • Wood sealant
  • Wood stain (optional)

Procedure

  1. First, cut the wood board into 7 ½ inches (~ 20 cm), and 4 ½ inches (~ 10 cm) pieces using your miter saw. You can also have the board cut for you at the place you bought it from.
  3. Next, cut out the shape for your guitar’s neck in the 4 ½ inch board using a jigsaw. Make the end of the slot’s width for the headstock slightly larger than the guitar’s neck but smaller than the width of the headstock.
  4. Then make the slot entrance slightly wider than the depth of the guitar’s neck (a.k.a. when it’s turned sideways). The slot will somewhat resemble a round-bottom flask.
  6. Sand both pieces of wood to get rid of any rough wood that may splinter off and give it a rounded-off look.
  7. Screw the two pieces together by first placing the shorter piece on top of the longer piece at a 90° angle. Then use your drill to pre-drill two holes where you want them to go. Use a screwdriver to screw the two pieces together with the 1 ¼ inch screws. Before you mount it, give it a coat of sealant (and stain if you want to) to protect the wood from wear-and-tear.
  9. After the stain and sealant have dried, you can drill the mount into your wall using the 2-inch screws and some screw plugs. Later in this article, we’ll go over how to mount your guitar correctly.

Alternatively, here’s a video you can watch that will show you how to make a basic guitar wall mount if you aren’t so savvy with power tools: