Guitar stands.. Hercules shock safe vs autograb ?

mli3

Hi all,
a bit of research (mainly in this forum!) has pointed me in the direction of Hercules. I'm trying to decide between these two.. any advice ?

http://www.herculesstands.co.uk/p/auto-grab-guitar-stand-with-foldable-backrest?pp=24

http://www.herculesstands.co.uk/p/shoksafe-guitar-stand?pp=24

much appreciated ! cheers

GavRichList

I have the first one - solid as a rock. Would definitely buy again. 

ChrisRG

I've used the auto grab stand for years and the auto grab wall hangers for about 6 month without any issues at all.

jellyroll

I have the auto grabber. The grab arms seem a bit flimsy (and are really a bit pointless) but the stand is fine overall. 

spark240

I have the first one too....no problem,...

not_the_dj

Used to have the first, I now have the second one. My Tele headstock started to dig in and indent the auto grab one as it’s quite a narrow headstock. Fine with my other guitars though.

I just prefer to have the guitar supported from the base, and the shape of the bit that goes around the neck is well thought out. 

thermionic

I have the first one, only have a cheap acoustic in it though. I like it, would buy again.

Moe_Zambeek

I’ve had an autograb one collapse and drop the Guitar after the height adjuster fell apart. It was an older one - they had some early runs where the plastic went sticky and then broke apart completely. Had it for probably 10 years. 

I’m not sure if I’ll replace it with the same type...I do prefer that style to the a-frame type.

mli3

Thanks all. Autograb ordered!

roundthebend

I need to hang some guitars on my wall and have 3 of the autograbber ones with the short arm and wooden base plate. Are these any good for acoustic guitars with chunky bodies, or do I need the long arm ones?