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On-Stage GS5000 Fold-Flat Wire Ukulele Stand-Easy Music Center
On-Stage GS5000 Fold-Flat Wire Ukulele Stand-Easy Music Center
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On-Stage GS5000 Fold-Flat Wire Ukulele Stand

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Compact and lightweight, our GS5000 Wire Folk Instrument Stand complements the portable nature of small stringed instruments. Still, it delivers the same function and durability as many full-size guitar stands, providing secure instrument storage alongside ease of instrument access. Just the right size for a mandolin, ukulele, violin, viola, lap steel guitar, or dulcimer, the yoke is stepped to form two sections that can securely hold instruments of various thicknesses. Padding on the yoke and backrests protects the instrument finish. An A-frame-inspired structure and nonslip feet deliver stability and balance for dependable instrument support. For efficient storage and transportation, the stand folds down so compactly that it fits in a backpack or gig bag.

  • Holds a ukulele, violin, viola, mandolin, lap steel guitar, dulcimer, or similar instrument
  • Lightweight and compact to preserve the portability of the instruments it holds
  • Steel-wire construction provides stability for reliable instrument support
  • Padding on the contact points protects the instrument from scratches
  • Application Small fretted instruments
  • Construction 7mm steel wire
  • Folded Dimensions 11.42" x 11" x 1.25"
  • Base Spread 5.12"
  • Color Black

 

Acoustic guitars and ukulele are made of wood, and wood is sensitive to changes in climate. Shifts in temperature or relative humidity can affect your instrument in multiple ways, some of which can lead to costly repairs if you’re not careful. Solid woods in particular are especially prone to the effects of climate fluctuation. For example, extended exposure to low relative humidity (below 40% RH) can dry out the wood, causing it to shrink and run the risk of cracking. Similarly, excessive humidity can cause the wood to absorb moisture and swell, potentially causing other problems. Without adequate humidity control (especially in drier local climates), acoustic instruments can crack and their necks can warp, causing problems with fretting, intonation and playability.

So how do you prevent this kind of damage? Easy: by keeping your guitars and ukulele properly humidified (ideally between 40-60% RH). The easiest way to do this is by storing your instruments in a case with a case two-way humidifier inside. A two-way humidifier will slowly absorb or release moisture inside your case, maintaining humidity to help ensure your instrument doesn’t suffer damage. Using a digital hygrometer can help you monitor humidity levels around your instrument.

Symptoms of a dry acoustic instrument:

  • Low action. Strings are very close to the fretboard.
  • Hump on the fretboard where the neck joins the body.
  • Sunken top across the soundboard between bridge and fingerboard.
  • The back of instrument looks very flat when it is dried out.
  • Sharp fret ends extend beyond the edge of the fretboard.
  • The plane of the neck angle on a dry instrument hits above the top of the bridge.

Symptoms of a wet acoustic instrument:

  • High action. Strings that are unusually high off the fretboard, making it difficult to play.
  • Unusually swollen top
  • Unusual warp on the top, back or both at the end-block
  • Improper neck angle. Sighting the neck to the bridge, the frets will appear to hit below the bridge.

The D’Addario Two-Way Humidification System

Using patented technology, the D’Addario Two-Way Humidification System features disposable, moisture-filled packets with a breathable membrane that provides two-way humidity control, meaning it can either release or absorb moisture to consistently maintain a predetermined relative humidity (RH) level of 45-50 percent.

Music Nomad Humilele Ukulele Humidifier

Music Nomad the leader in equipment care products, has developed an easy to use, no mess, and low maintenance Ukulele humidifier. The Humilele rests securely on top of the strings to safely and evenly hydrate your Ukulele to avoid these problems.

Final Notes on Humidity Control

To monitor the amount of humidity your instrument is receiving, we recommend the purchase of a digital hygrometer, a device that gauges and provides a read-out of humidity levels. It can be kept in the room where you store your instruments, or, better yet, in a central location inside the instrument case, preferably Velcro’d to the outside of the accessories compartment (facing the heel). The optimal range for your guitars and ukulele is 45-55% RH.