10 DIY Guitar Stand Plans You Can Make Today (with Pictures)

Keeping a guitar off the ground is a must. Guitars can become damaged quickly if not properly taken care of. A guitar stand is a great way to prevent damage, but it can be expensive. The good news is that making your guitar stand is not difficult or costly. One that costs several hundred dollars can be replicated for less than $50 if you have woodworking experience.

We put together a list of 10 free plans that teach you how to build a guitar stand. You will need some necessary supplies, a little patience, and a desire to care for and display your guitar correctly. Let the building begin!

The 10 DIY Guitar Stand Plans

1. DIY Guitar Plan from Instructables Living

First on our list is the Guitar Play by Instructables Living. If you have woodworking skills, this stand will put them to the test. You can customize the plan to be a bit more user-friendly, but if you want to replicate the exact model, including the quotes on the side of the stand, it will take some delicate work and a bit of your time. Ultimately, you will have an attractive stand to display your guitar for years.

2. DIY Guitar Stand Plans by Love to Know

If you are concerned about your guitar hanging by the neck or sitting on the bottom of the base, this Guitar Stand from Love to Know is a great choice. As you can see from the picture, the Love To Know plan holds your guitar in the most natural way possible.

3. DIY Guitar Stand Plan by Woodwork Junkie

Unlike our last example, this Guitar Stand Plan holds your guitar from the top. Depending on the weight of your guitar, this model will be a hit or a flop. Make sure that you purchase quality wood for this guitar stand. You will need intermediate skills to make this stand look as smooth as the example.

4. Simple DIY Guitar Stand Play by Mackenzie

If you are intimidated by the amount of work that goes into building a guitar stand, hang in there. This Makenzie Simple Guitar stand plan requires less skill to get the job done. Although this plan calls for just wood, we recommend buying felt strips to ensure your guitar is protected on the bottom. You will love this design’s simplicity and will likely have to make a few extra for your guitar-playing friends.

5. DIY 6 Guitar Stand Plan by My Outdoor Plans

If you have a family of guitars, this is the Guitar Stand Plan for you. This plan from My Outdoor Plans will help you build a beautiful stand that comfortably houses six guitars of varying sizes. It features a downloadable plan that is not difficult to follow. If you have woodworking skills, you will easily be able to get this project completed in a short period.

6. Modern Guitar Stand by DIY Modern

If you like having a video tutorial when completing woodworking projects, this plan from DIY Modern is perfect for you. We love the clean lines on the stand and the fact that it can fit a variety of guitars. If you have a few smaller guitars or one large one, the Boomerang Guitar Stand will work for your needs. Since it is a simple design, you can easily modify the dimensions to work for you.

7. DIY Folding Guitar Stand by Pretty Handy Girl

What we love most about this DIY Folding Guitar Stand by Pretty Handy Girl is that it was once an old ironing board. What tremendous vision the creator had to turn this into an elegant and clean-looking guitar stand! You won’t need to find an old ironing board to make this stand; you can simply use wood cut to the exact dimensions. It’s impressive that the stand folds up, so you can quickly move it from room to room.

8. DIY PVC Multi Guitar Rack by NickRehm

For this PVC Multi Guitar Rack, we found another video for you. What you will love most about his guitar rack is that it only costs about $20 to build. In addition to the low cost, constructing the rack is pretty simple. Since PVC is so light and easy to move, you can also consider it a portable guitar stand. That’s remarkable for a $20 stand!

9. Small DIY Folding Guitar Stand by I Like To Make Stuff

If you are not a professional woodworker, this is the video you should watch. This Small Folding Guitar Stand by I Like To Make Stuff is inexpensive since it does not use much wood. It will help you raise your guitar a few inches off the ground and keep it from getting damaged. The entire plan should only take you a few minutes to complete, and you can be on your way to your next gig with your stand and guitar.

10. DIY Hanging Guitar Holder by Crafted Workshop

This design is different than a stand, but we thought we would finish up with the Hanging Guitar Holder by Crafted Workshop. If you want your guitar to double as a piece of art on your wall, this project is perfect. The building process is slightly different from some other techniques since it uses the bent lamination method.

Final Thoughts

We hope that looking through the 10 plans has helped you get inspiration and actionable steps to start your guitar stand project today. There are options here for all woodworking abilities, and learning how to build a guitar stand that looks extraordinary is easier than ever. We know how hard it is to keep your guitar out of your hands, but when it has to happen, make sure it’s on your custom stand.

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