How to Make a Stand for a Flying V Guitar

Due to the shape of a Flying V guitar, it is often difficult to find a stand that will accommodate the V shape of its body. By making a customized guitar stand that can accommodate such a shape, you can avoid the hassle and extra cost of a special Flying V guitar stand.

Things You'll Need

• Wood
• Saw
• Router
• Wood glue
• Foam
• Nails

Instructions

1. Cut a piece of 1-inch thick wood to 4 inches wide and 46 inches high. This will make to back of the stand. You need it thick enough to support the weight of the guitar, which can be as much as 9 lbs.

2. Cut another piece of 1-inch thick wood to 4 inches wide but only 8 inches high. This will serve as the support for the larger cut piece. You want to attach this piece at a 45-degree angle to the back of the larger pieces, facing downward. This will serve as the support for the stand. You want the larger piece of wood to be angled back roughly 5 degrees so that the guitar does not fall forward.

3. Cut 45-degree angles on the 4-by-8-inch piece on each side, one to fit the piece flush with the support board and the other for maximum contact with the ground. This will stabilize the stand and prevent it forming tipping or falling. Secure this piece with nails and wood glue for maximum rigidity.

4. Cut two more pieces, both 4 inches wide by 4 inches high. One will hold the guitar by the neck where it meets the headstock, and the other will be used to support the back of the guitar body.

5. Route a C-shaped section into one of the 4-by-4-inch pieces. You want the C-opening to be no more than 2 inches wide to accommodate the guitar neck but less wide than the headstock width. This will support the guitar and allow it to hang on the stand. Attach this piece perpendicular to the ground about 2 inches from the top of the main support piece with several nails and glue.

6. Attach the foam to the 1-inch side of the other 4-by-4-inch piece. The back of the guitar body will rest on this piece while the guitar is hanging. Attach this piece perpendicular with the other 4-by-4-inch piece anywhere where it will be touching the back of the body, preferably 22 inches lower than the other routed 4-by-4-inch piece. Attach with nails and wood glue to secure.

Tips & Warnings

• Paint or stain the stand to give it a professional look.

• Make sure the glue sets before placing the guitar on the stand.