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stout71
Intermediate Member
Username: stout71

Post Number: 118
Registered: 7-2011
Posted on Tuesday, April 23, 2013 - 9:15 am:   Edit Post

Does anyone in the club who owns a 5-string Balance K body shape with a mahogany core know what the weight of it is? I'm sourcing a wall hanger and I want to make sure I get one that's strong enough. Thanks.
byoung
Senior Member
Username: byoung

Post Number: 1432
Registered: 12-2004
Posted on Tuesday, April 23, 2013 - 11:09 am:   Edit Post

my 6, vermillion core, is like 13.5-14.
oddmetersam
Advanced Member
Username: oddmetersam

Post Number: 275
Registered: 7-2008
Posted on Wednesday, April 24, 2013 - 3:41 am:   Edit Post

My MK Sig Dlx 5 (mahogany core, 35" scale, cocobolo front & back) is exactly 12 lbs. The main reason why I sit down to play it, even at gigs....
stout71
Intermediate Member
Username: stout71

Post Number: 120
Registered: 7-2011
Posted on Wednesday, April 24, 2013 - 6:41 am:   Edit Post

Thanks, guys. This is helpful. The tolerance on the wall hanger is 15 pounds, so I think I'm safe.
byoung
Senior Member
Username: byoung

Post Number: 1434
Registered: 12-2004
Posted on Wednesday, April 24, 2013 - 11:30 am:   Edit Post

Were it me, 15 lbs tolerance would be way, way too low. By at least 10x.
stout71
Intermediate Member
Username: stout71

Post Number: 121
Registered: 7-2011
Posted on Wednesday, April 24, 2013 - 11:36 am:   Edit Post

I can relate to that, being that this is an expensive custom instrument, but I have not seen a wall hanger that supports that amount of weight. If one exists, please point me in the right direction.
rjmsteel
Intermediate Member
Username: rjmsteel

Post Number: 198
Registered: 7-2008
Posted on Wednesday, April 24, 2013 - 12:11 pm:   Edit Post

Were you looking at the String Swing (Brand)Hanger?

I`ve been hanging all my axes (see exception below) on them for years including my Elan six string. Fastened right into the stud (wood). Have to say though I won`t even consider hanging my Series bass on any hanger, that bass resides in its case when not in use. I also FWIW use the Hercules stand for my S1. Awesome product.
stout71
Intermediate Member
Username: stout71

Post Number: 122
Registered: 7-2011
Posted on Wednesday, April 24, 2013 - 12:16 pm:   Edit Post

I was actually looking at the Hercules hanger, but I will check out the String Swing. Honestly though, I'm now having second thoughts about hanging the beast at all. I'd prefer to keep it on a stand as well, but I have a 2 & 1 year-old running around. Toddlers + Alembic + floor stand = years of calling myself incredibly stupid.
hammer
Advanced Member
Username: hammer

Post Number: 348
Registered: 9-2009
Posted on Wednesday, April 24, 2013 - 12:40 pm:   Edit Post

15 lbs hanging on the wall sounds a lot safer to me than in a stand on the floor with kids that age. I'd prefer the former even if I was living in an earthquake prone area, Unless of course that stand is surrounded by bullet-proof glass. As for the amount of weight a good hanger can take, I recently attended a party at a house in which a full size acoustic bass was hung on the wall for decoration.
5a_quilt_top
Intermediate Member
Username: 5a_quilt_top

Post Number: 107
Registered: 6-2012
Posted on Wednesday, April 24, 2013 - 12:53 pm:   Edit Post

If you aren't playing it - KEEP IT IN THE CASE.

You'll thank yourself later.
alembickoa
Intermediate Member
Username: alembickoa

Post Number: 138
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Wednesday, April 24, 2013 - 1:27 pm:   Edit Post

Ditto...case...
pauldo
Senior Member
Username: pauldo

Post Number: 966
Registered: 6-2006
Posted on Wednesday, April 24, 2013 - 4:27 pm:   Edit Post

Repeat three times:
The safest place for a bass is in it's case.
lbpesq
Senior Member
Username: lbpesq

Post Number: 5422
Registered: 7-2004
Posted on Wednesday, April 24, 2013 - 4:38 pm:   Edit Post

I've used the Hercules wall hangers that automatically lock when a guitar is placed in it. I read somewhere that the Rickenbacker company uses these in its showroom in case of earthquakes. The screws they come with are a little short, IMHO. I replace them with something more substantial.

Bill, tgo
edwin
Senior Member
Username: edwin

Post Number: 1514
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Wednesday, April 24, 2013 - 6:32 pm:   Edit Post

I had a friend who made a product called Guitar Wings, which were oak hangers that were awesome. I'm not sure what the actual weight rating is but they seem very sturdy Sadly, they discontinued production, although I managed to get a few of them. Maybe someone could take the design and run with it!

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