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The cork lasted 6-12 months before it broke.
If you plan to use a wall hanger for your precious instrument don't buy this.
I bought 4 of this and used it for a Gibson Les Paul, Rickenbacker 4001, Fender Precision and an acoustic guitar. Now there is only bare metal left where it supports the instrument on 3 of the holders. It's just pure luck none of my instruments got damages. It might work if your instrument is very light, like a small acoustic or something.
I originally bought it because I hoped it would be nitro safe, but now I'll just get the regular K&M wall hangers and wrap some cotton cloth around.
I bought 4 of this and used it for a Gibson Les Paul, Rickenbacker 4001, Fender Precision and an acoustic guitar. Now there is only bare metal left where it supports the instrument on 3 of the holders. It's just pure luck none of my instruments got damages. It might work if your instrument is very light, like a small acoustic or something.
I originally bought it because I hoped it would be nitro safe, but now I'll just get the regular K&M wall hangers and wrap some cotton cloth around.
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Perfect!
I recently bought three of these. They are perfect for your instrument since the material wont scratch the instrument. Great even if you're professional who takes his instrument down and back up often or just a hobby player who maybe hangs his guitar just for decoration. Either way great wooden design for the looks and very strong build for functionality.
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GB
Initially disappointed, but grew to like them
Original review from 2023:
I own a bunch of cheaper Gator hangers and wanted a K&M, as it should be better. It wasn't.
First, the construction is kinda sub-par. The hanging holes are soft and a screw cuts them when tightening. A couple of metal washers can fix it, but I believe, they ended up too expensive for K&M. Second, this thing is really never that stable, the base plate wiggles under load (and I'm used to the fact wall hangers don't do this).
Second, the hook is, uhm, weird. It has no center point for the headstock, that's why all headstocks will wiggle. You cannot just hang the guitar and let it settle in, you need to control, how exactly do you place the headstock, as very many options exist (and in most the guitar is hitting the wall).
Third, the hook is just too short from the wall. My guitars just hit the wall with the body. And again, I don't have all these problems with Gator hangers at all.
Update after two years (2025):
I initially didn't like them, but the one I bought back then wasn't problematic since. I grew to like it. The only issue left was 'too close to the wall for a non-solidbody instrument'. I wanted to try something better and tried the String Swing. Ended up totally not liking the material of the String Swing and wanting to get a couple of K&Ms for that nice cork texture. Yeah, I know, that cork is rumored to be fragile, but mine are still holding and one of my instruments is a 5kg asymmetric bass.
So, I got a couple of more for a new studio. This time it has wooden walls, mounting wasn't an issue and washers were not required. No issues or gripes yet, they just work and the 'tighter to the wall' is a plus in that space. Functionally and aesthetically just no complaints this time.
Yeah, you cannot just throw your guitar in the hanger without looking and expect it to slide into the optimum position, but taking extra care also works for me. At the end I prefer those hangers to Gator ones for a nice cork finish. Gators in comparison seem really indestructible and more abuse-friendly tho.
So at the end I change the rating from 3 to 4 stars, as those are the hangers I use and enjoy. I keep some spare ones for the case the cork wears out, but this time hadn't come yet.
I own a bunch of cheaper Gator hangers and wanted a K&M, as it should be better. It wasn't.
First, the construction is kinda sub-par. The hanging holes are soft and a screw cuts them when tightening. A couple of metal washers can fix it, but I believe, they ended up too expensive for K&M. Second, this thing is really never that stable, the base plate wiggles under load (and I'm used to the fact wall hangers don't do this).
Second, the hook is, uhm, weird. It has no center point for the headstock, that's why all headstocks will wiggle. You cannot just hang the guitar and let it settle in, you need to control, how exactly do you place the headstock, as very many options exist (and in most the guitar is hitting the wall).
Third, the hook is just too short from the wall. My guitars just hit the wall with the body. And again, I don't have all these problems with Gator hangers at all.
Update after two years (2025):
I initially didn't like them, but the one I bought back then wasn't problematic since. I grew to like it. The only issue left was 'too close to the wall for a non-solidbody instrument'. I wanted to try something better and tried the String Swing. Ended up totally not liking the material of the String Swing and wanting to get a couple of K&Ms for that nice cork texture. Yeah, I know, that cork is rumored to be fragile, but mine are still holding and one of my instruments is a 5kg asymmetric bass.
So, I got a couple of more for a new studio. This time it has wooden walls, mounting wasn't an issue and washers were not required. No issues or gripes yet, they just work and the 'tighter to the wall' is a plus in that space. Functionally and aesthetically just no complaints this time.
Yeah, you cannot just throw your guitar in the hanger without looking and expect it to slide into the optimum position, but taking extra care also works for me. At the end I prefer those hangers to Gator ones for a nice cork finish. Gators in comparison seem really indestructible and more abuse-friendly tho.
So at the end I change the rating from 3 to 4 stars, as those are the hangers I use and enjoy. I keep some spare ones for the case the cork wears out, but this time hadn't come yet.
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TR
Good sturdy guitar holder
Does what it says. Hanger are well made and seem very strong. The holding arms for the guitar are good.
The article was chipped on the side when I opened the box. Not sure whether it is a shipping or manufacturing issue. Thomann is looking into it.
The article was chipped on the side when I opened the box. Not sure whether it is a shipping or manufacturing issue. Thomann is looking into it.
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DM
Not built for heavy guitars
It is usable. Not the most stable construction and seems to bend slightly even with a hollow-body guitar. If you are not going to use the guitar you will hang on this, its okay. But if you plan to take your guitar on and off several times per day, I fear it will eventually break.
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Bad
I am using this since 4 weeks on my gibson lp and since week 2, the cork started to break. Now I need to buy a new one. Terrible product
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works as supposed
but GREAT DESIGN
best instrument protective material
but GREAT DESIGN
best instrument protective material
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JE
A great looking hanger
I was after a hanging solution for a couple of my new guitars, to get the off of the floor but also to make a bit of a feature of them. The hanger is very well made, with a non-slip rubberised cork finish and was very simple and secure to hang. Recommended.
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AI
Looks good
I ordered two, one came broken but Thomann sent me a replacement which was wonderful
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TS
Sagging, slanted under weight
The sagging of the whole armature is sub-par. Forks are sloped downwards and sort-of pulling out of the wood frame at the top when I hang any of the guitars. Tried to tighten it with a metal washer but the problem is the overall design of the thing, not the mechanical tolerance in manufacture.
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