Ukulele stands

wonderfulwendy · Jan 2, 2011

I would like to have my lovely new uke out in view so its easliy available to pick up and play. My question is what stand would you recommend - what do you use?

mm stan · Jan 2, 2011

Aloha Wonderful Wendy,
Google Ebay and search Ukulele stands ...they have some there.. me, I'm cheap ..I use one side of the cardbox my uke came in and lean it on the wall or something.....it prevents it from falling over...MM Stan..

heymak · Jan 2, 2011

A recent thread rcomended violin stands as another option.

Chris Tarman · Jan 2, 2011

Wendy,
I have several of these, and they work great. You can get them from elderly instruments or on eBay: http://elderly.com/accessories/items/KUS1.htm.
I also have one of these, which is nice, but not as handy to leave just sitting around. It has more adjustability though: http://elderly.com/accessories/items/ST20.htm
Cheers!
BTW, the Kala stand works with every ukulele I have, although it's kind of a tight fit for my baritone.

cletus · Jan 3, 2011

:stop:Beware of cracking problems with solid wood ukuleles, you might be better served by keeping your lovely uke in its case with a humidifier when it's not being played.

The main reason I got a Fluke was so that I could leave it out without worry. My solid wood uke stays in the case.

marymac · Jan 3, 2011

I like the stand Chris recommends though the one I got was Orcas brand. Looks the same as his Kala though: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003ES5HR6/ref=oss_product

I also use the String Swing hangers since it keeps the ukes off the floor completely: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003B0YBBU/ref=oss_product

I keep one of these attached to the lamp next to my bed to hold a uke if I play before I go to sleep: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003ES5HQW/ref=oss_product

mds725 · Jan 3, 2011

heymak said:
A recent thread rcomended violin stands as another option.

http://www.ukuleleunderground.com/forum/showthread.php?39995-Want-Uke-Stand

TCK · Jan 3, 2011

I for some reason need three or four instruments out when I practice...
I have a couple of the Kalas, but I have found that I am REALLY clumsy, and they don't hold my May-Bell. Also really tight on the Baritone. In any event, the clumsy being they are not padded on the top and so when i switch ukes, I have, a few times, bounced the uke off the metal (oops). I found this one and it solved all my problems. Fits the Bari and May-Bell, and has a padded top. It is also really stable and folds right up to go under the couch when I am done.
Hercules Stand

Chris Tarman · Jan 3, 2011

TCK said:
I for some reason need three or four instruments out when I practice...
I have a couple of the Kalas, but I have found that I am REALLY clumsy, and they don't hold my May-Bell. Also really tight on the Baritone. In any event, the clumsy being they are not padded on the top and so when i switch ukes, I have, a few times, bounced the uke off the metal (oops). I found this one and it solved all my problems. Fits the Bari and May-Bell, and has a padded top. It is also really stable and folds right up to go under the couch when I am done.
Hercules Stand

That's a nice looking stand!

wonderfulwendy · Jan 3, 2011

Thanks all. I think I will go for the Hercules and an on the wall one.

BWright · Jan 3, 2011

I made a wall hanger for three ukes from 1 X 6 cedar and 3/4" dowel. The dowel is cut to 6" lengths and inserted into 3/4" inch holes drilled into the 1 X 6 spaced to hold the uke necks. Has a warm "woodish" look which looks good with the instruments. It is attached to the wall over the piano.

wafflicious · Jan 3, 2011

heymak said:
A recent thread rcomended violin stands as another option.

I second that I have a violin stand and it fits perfect, i use the bow holder for my capo lol

mds725 · Jan 4, 2011

Hercules also makes something called the iStand, which folds into a disk that should fit into your gig bag.

http://www.amazon.com/Hercules-GS602B-istand/dp/B001OI4J22/ref=sr_1_53?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1294104037&sr=1-53

Nickie · Jan 6, 2011

We bought 3 guitar stands for $11 from Sam Ash Music. We cut one of them down, it fits the concert model perfectly now.

Uncle Rod Higuchi · Jan 7, 2011

Thanks for the picture of your stands.

Very interesting.

I have a 'violin' stand and one that looks like the Kala stand.

Besides stability, I think many of us are looking for portability and that
Hercules 'Disc' stand looks very intriguing.

Uke Stand Acquision (USA) anyone?

Keep uke'in', and sharing your pics.

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