GLEAM Adjustable Guitar Stand
Black
The accessory that decides whether the guitar gets played at all
$15 - $30
As an Amazon Associate we may earn a commission from qualifying purchases made through our links, at no additional cost to you.
The short version
This is the least glamorous purchase on the site and one of the most consequential: a guitar in a case under the bed gets played a fraction as often as a guitar standing in the corner. The two things to check on any stand are what the rests are made of and how wide the base is. The padding here is EVA foam, which is the standard choice and does not react with polyurethane finishes the way some soft rubbers do. The height adjusts between 25.6 and 28.4 inches, and both cradles fold flat.
How we rate it
Scores are Fretline editorial ratings on a 1-10 scale. They are our own assessment and are not supplied or endorsed by Amazon or by any manufacturer.
- Stability
- 7.0
- Protection
- 7.0
- Portability
- 8.0
- Build
- 7.0
- Value
- 8.0
Specifications
| Brand | GLEAM |
|---|---|
| Model | Adjustable Guitar StandBlack |
| Category | Stands |
| What it is | |
| Stand type | Tripod with a cradle yoke |
| Folds | Both cradles fold; height adjusts between 25.6 and 28.4 inches |
| Colour | Black |
| Materials | |
| Material | EVA foam padding on a steel frame |
| Measurements | |
| Weight | 0.7 kg (1.5 lb) |
| Fit | |
| Fits | Electric, acoustic, classical and bass |
9 verified fields, taken from the manufacturer first and the Amazon listing second. Fields the manufacturer does not publish are omitted rather than estimated.
What it gets right
- Both cradles fold, so it packs down small enough to travel
- Height adjustment covers everything from a small acoustic to a long-scale bass
- EVA foam padding, which is safe on the polyurethane finishes most guitars use
- Light enough to move around the house without thinking
Where it gives ground
- A tripod footprint tips more easily than a wall hanger or an A-frame
- Foam should not be left in long contact with a nitrocellulose finish
- No manufacturer specification sheet to verify the claims against
Who it is for
What owners report
Patterns drawn from published owner reviews. Summarised, never quoted.
What comes up most
- Owners consistently report it holding everything from ukulele to bass
- The folding cradles are mentioned often by people who travel with it
- Price against apparent build quality is a recurring theme
Frequent complaints
- Stability on carpet or uneven floors is the most common complaint
- Some report the height lock slipping under a heavy guitar
- A minority received units with padding that arrived loose
Recognised strengths
- A very large number of owners, and the basic function is reliably reported
Recognised weaknesses
- It is a budget stand, and the locking collar is the part that fails
The verdict
A sensible, ordinary stand that does the job, folds small enough to travel, and costs little. Two cautions. First, foam padding of any kind should not be left in prolonged contact with a nitrocellulose finish - that applies to vintage and to some high-end instruments, not to the polyurethane finish on almost everything in this catalogue. Second, a tripod stand is only as stable as its footprint: it will not survive a cable being pulled or a cat, and a wall hanger is the safer answer if the guitar has somewhere permanent to live.
We do not publish prices, because Amazon prices change constantly and a stale figure helps nobody. Follow the link for the current price and availability.
Sources
GLEAM is a trademark of its owner. Fretline is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by any manufacturer featured on this site.