It is a great affordable and well-made guitar stand that is lighter in weight than the other ones I have used (and yet, is equally as stable) and, due to its clever design, takes up very little space when collapsed. The adjustment mechanism has a few different positions, so as to acommodate various guitars, and seems to be durable. Also, every single surface that comes or may accidentaly come in contact with your guitar is rubber-coated, so even if you are as clumsy as I am, damaging your guitar while placing it onto this stand is highly unlikely. Of course, a stand that has a neck support is always going to be more reliable, but when portability and/or space is an issue, or if the chances of someone knocking over the guitar are very low, this type of stand is excellent! After having tried this stand, I have no desire to buy any of the regular stands made of thick round steel tubes anymore. Highly recommended!