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Post by scottish0177 on Jan 26, 2017 12:32:06 GMT
Folks,realise we players are a funny lot when it comes to trying and buying new things,but wanted to do a quick review of the guitar tech box 2.....Not associated in any way to the company,bought this with my own money as I was fed up of making do with blue peter,let's cobble something together out of toilet roll tubes improvisations,which whilst usually ok could have been better Not going to rave but enough to say that I have been thoroughly impressed with the work stand.Comes in a very high quality box,fits together snugly,adjusts properly to different heights and above all has proved very sturdy and rock free.everything I wanted delivered..I use it for the usual cleaning duties,maintenance,string changes and would recommend to anyone with an acoustic or electric . Not for everyone,but if you are looking then you have my vote.      |
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Post by ocarolan on Jan 26, 2017 16:30:36 GMT
Looks a very clever design does that. Let us know what you think after a few months use eh.
Have to confess I make do with my knees, or a settee or a towel on kitchen worktop depending on what I'm doing. (Yes, I am still talking about giving guitars a good seeing to.)
This device looks like it might have possibilities though - thanks for posting!
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Post by ourmaninthenorth on Jan 26, 2017 16:43:01 GMT
I use a similar thing that's pictured in the background of your pictures...the dining table. Looks a well made bit of kit, and it should be at the price... but I could have a re-string done in the time it'd take me to put the thing together.  |
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Post by scottish0177 on Jan 26, 2017 17:02:35 GMT
Knees.been there done that...table yep that too...lol
For all you keen builders out there the blueprint is right there in pictures...go forth and build one.....not much to it
Chipboard,acrylic or plastic, bit of felt,some mechanism for locking together and away you go.....
Never did get blue peter badge on improvisation of everyday household items though
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Post by scorpiodog on Jan 26, 2017 21:40:39 GMT
I've found an ironing board works well for the string changing and cleaning which is all I ever try to do. Adjustable height, padding it's all I need. I use a cheap folding neck rest for stability. This thing looks great but it's far more than I need.
I think it's a great design, though.
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Post by Martin on Jan 26, 2017 22:05:34 GMT
Thanks for posting this review. It looks a very interesting and useful bit of kit. I didn't know about this sort of thing, but I think it's great!
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Post by scottish0177 on Jan 26, 2017 22:55:56 GMT
I've found an ironing board works well for the string changing and cleaning which is all I ever try to do. Adjustable height, padding it's all I need. I use a cheap folding neck rest for stability. This thing looks great but it's far more than I need. I think it's a great design, though. In our household,there is never room on our board for anything other than ironing.....and there's only two of us!!!!......I didn't think I owned the amount of clothes that turn up,but I obviously do. |
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Post by 007 on Jan 27, 2017 15:30:48 GMT
I've found an ironing board works well for the string changing and cleaning which is all I ever try to do. Adjustable height, padding it's all I need. I use a cheap folding neck rest for stability. This thing looks great but it's far more than I need. I think it's a great design, though. Sorry, whats an ironing board |
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Post by scorpiodog on Jan 27, 2017 19:26:50 GMT
I've found an ironing board works well for the string changing and cleaning which is all I ever try to do. Adjustable height, padding it's all I need. I use a cheap folding neck rest for stability. This thing looks great but it's far more than I need. I think it's a great design, though. Sorry, whats an ironing board You only need to know if you ever change the strings on your guitar.  |
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Post by leoroberts on Jan 30, 2017 9:26:04 GMT
Sorry, what's an ironing board? One of the benefits of being fat is that you never have to iron clothes... |
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Post by brianr2 on Jan 30, 2017 12:23:50 GMT
I do all my fettling (not a euphemism) on a bed. Like me, it's padded, soft, stationary and near the ground.
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Post by R the F on Jan 30, 2017 16:57:06 GMT
Sorry, what's an ironing board? One of the benefits of being fat is that you never have to iron clothes... Presumably because your arms aren't long enough to reach the ironing-board. |
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Post by creamburmese on Feb 13, 2017 21:46:32 GMT
I just bought a rocking gardening seat (meant for weeding instead of groveling on your knees) for string changing. I usually put my guitar on a padded ottoman but as it's low to the ground I end up not being able to get up without creaking afterwards. I changed strings on my 3 guitars this week and can assert I enjoyed the rocking but I'm not sure if it helped with the creaking  |
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