Ultimate GS-55 Genesis

Got this because of its size - needed something small to fit in my gear bag. And it is certainly very small! It's a bit tricky to remember to fold the arms together the correct way (not like you won't be able to fold it, but it takes a few extra second each time). It's an odd little stand, in that it doesn't seem like it would be able to hold a guitar comfortably, you'd almost think the instrument will tip over if you down put it down very carefully. But at least for my instrument it seems the rubbery upper part has enough friction to keep it upright without risk off tipping over. In the beginning I was a bit weary, but now I'm quite comfortable that it will hold my instrument in place.

I have had this stand for a while now and have found it to be more than sufficient, given its price. It is not the most ergonomic of stands when folded up (the Millenium GS-2012 definitely wins that prize), but in all honesty it is seldom that a guitar stand like this is constantly being assembled / stowed away multiple times a day.

The stand is very sturdy in day-to-day use and its footprint is a touch on the large side if you are limited for space. Likewise the angle of incline could have been reduced a touch to help minimise space reduction in compact spaces.

The one major design quirk is Ultimate's decision to accommodate both acoustic and electric guitars on the one stand. Why not go the route of the K&M 17540 which is marketed just as an electric guitar stand? I say this because the over-extended arms on the stand end up being the perfect obstruction if you have placed your guitar down with its strap. The end results is often a guitar stand that has keeled over and numerous shouted expletives.