So I searched all over the web, and eBay etc. looking for a suitable replacement. Well, I had a hard time finding any information, whatsoever, on replacement tubing or foam, whatever. I wanted to upgrade the surgical tubing to some good quality, dense foam, to protect and hold the guitar in place. Through my search, I was able to find a link to this:
http://www.mcmaster.com/#standard-rubber-hollow-tubing/=o9kdak
Its the product, at the bottom of the page, this one;
Weather-Resistant EPDM Foam
3/4" | 1/4" | ±0.039" | 1/4" | 4339T6 | $12.19/6 ft. piece |
I ended up buying 3 different products, not knowing which would work, best. The foam, above, was the winner. Let my research and extra cost $$, help you out! The diameter of the metal rod, that makes up most guitar stands is 3/8", I figured that 1/4" ID foam would stretch, for a nice, snug fit. I was right. I did have to use a bit of silicone spray, to slip the foam over the stands metal rod. Here is what I ended up with:
Sorry, the topic for the guitar that will go on this stand, will have to wait! Hope this helps a few guys out!
Fantastic man! Just what I needed. Your efforts have helped save at least one person a lot of time. Just ordered for my guitar stand that I've been using a rigid tubing on. It was too slick and my guitar slid off. >:-( Thanks!!
ReplyDeleteSolid answer. Thanks bud!
ReplyDeleteGlad I could help!!
DeleteAgreed! This is the stuff I was looking for. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI went to order the tubing in the thread above. The tubing was about $13. they wanted 45 to ship to AK.
ReplyDeleteSorry that didn’t work out for you! But at least you get to live in Alaska!! 👍
DeleteSorry that didn’t work out for you! But at least you get to live in Alaska!! 👍
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