Question : What instruments can the GS414B Plus accommodate with the NINA feature?
Answer : The GS414B Plus can securely hold instruments with narrow necks, such as ukulele, mandolin, and banjo.
Question : Is the height adjustment easy to use?
Answer : Yes, the GS414B Plus features an easy height adjustment feature, allowing you to set it to your preferred height with ease.
Question : Is the SFF rubber on the stand effective in preventing scratches?
Answer : Absolutely, the SFF rubber on all contact points, including the legs, provides excellent stability and protects your instrument from scratches.
Question : Does the Plus model have the same sticky/gooey plastic issue as the previous model?
Answer : Hercules stopped using that coating years ago. All is good now and the Plus models are much improved.
Question : Does this model have the spring grip that is described as defective?
Answer : The coating used on the old grip was stopped years ago, and the PLUS series stands have all new clutches. Problems are solved.
Question : I bought one from guitar center, and it has the Hercules box which is tightly packed. Just making sure same box they use. Is it?
Answer : Yes, the box is the same as the models sold in Guitar Center or any other big box music supply store.
Question : Will this also work for electric guitars or are we supposed to buy GS415B?
Answer : It will work for other electric and acoustic guitars. Users have reported using them for each type of guitar.
Question : How high can the stand go?
Answer : Placing the unit in its highest locked position, it reaches 44" from the ground to the bottom of the headstock.
Question : How compactly does it fold up for storage, if at all?
Answer : The stand comes in a box that measures 28" L x 7" H x 4 1/2" D. It folds and stores nicely if needed.
Question : Does it come with the same box like they normally have when you get it from guitar center?
Answer : The packaging/box is identical, the same black/yellow hard shell box.
Question : What is the difference between gs415b and gs414b?
Answer : The difference appears to be in the yoke folding down for more compact storage/travel in the 415 model. However, in some cases, it does not lock in place, tending to flop around.
Question : Someone mentioned that the foam rubber on these is not good for guitars that have a satin finish. Is that true?
Answer : The user has not experienced any problems with the foam harming guitars with ANY finish, mentioning there are many factors to consider.
Question : Will this stand hold a mandolin?
Answer : Yes, the stand holds mandolins, violins, and ukuleles by using foam cylinders that go over the headstock holders at the top of the stand, specifically included for these instruments by Hercules.