Guitar support

Guitar support

The guitar support (also: playing support ) is an aid that is often used when playing classical guitar .

function

The guitar support is a posture aid that makes the frequently used footstool dispensable. The guitar support brings the guitar neck on the gripping hand side in an elevated position. In this way, the gripping hand can access the guitar neck in an ergonomically favorable manner. In contrast to a footstool, both feet keep contact with the floor when playing with a guitar support.

Ergonomic disadvantages of the footstool position, such as the inclined position of the pelvis, the twisting or inclination of the upper body in the direction of the gripping hand and the narrowing of the diaphragm by the raised leg can be avoided with a guitar support.

technology

A distinction must be made between different systems with which the guitar support is attached to the guitar:

1. Suction cups

When suction cup principle the guitar support is by means of suction cups on the frame fixed to the guitar.

2. Frame clamps

With the clamping principle, fixation takes place using a clamping device that can be adapted to different frame widths.

3. Velcro fastening

With Velcro fastening, a Velcro strip is attached to the frame so that the play support can be easily attached and removed again.

The size of the support should be adapted to the body size of the player. There are different model variants for this. In addition to the fixed play supports, support cushions are also offered.

Play stands are to be distinguished from play supports, which fix the instrument in such a way that it can be played while standing. The historical tripodison by guitarist Dionisio Aguado is a hybrid form .