SAF-EA Banjo Stand

Unlike my (well made) guitar stands, this banjo stand does NOT invite the banjo to tip over on its face. The center of gravity is low and keeps the banjo safer and more secure than any guitar stand (with or without clasps across the neck) ever could. What's more, this stand is light and compact - which also made me skeptical that it would be sufficient to safely cradle a heavy banjo (12+ lbs) - but it is and it's exactly what I hoped for when I ordered it.Then there's the price ... can't find anything even close in this price range.Nicely built, light weight, works like a charm - and I trust my expensive instrument with it. Instead of keeping the banjo in the case, it's now ready to go and therefore gets played a lot more.Go for it.

I agree with all the other reviewers who love this stand. I can confirm that yes, it absolutely works with either resonator or open-back banjos. The upper rest hits the back of the resonator on a resonator banjo, or it hits the heel of an open-back banjo. I bought four of these and am using them with a Goodtime open back, a Stewart-MacDonald open-back, an Epiphone resonator, and a Deering Eagle II resonator (which I use both with and without the resonator, and the stand works both ways).My only concern was with the foam padding. The great thing about a stand like this is that my banjos are always out of their cases and handy, meaning I am more likely to squeeze in quick practice sessions. But with an expensive heavier banjo like my Eagle II, I worry that the prolonged pressure of sitting in the stand all the time could potentially cause the foam pads to mar the finish. My solution was to cut slits down the tops of a pair of black cotton crew socks and wrap them around the contact points of the cradle arms. I also cut the ribbed top off one of the socks and slipped it over the the upper rest. Now nothing but soft cotton touches my Eagle II (see attached photos, showing modified stand with Epiphone resonator banjo).The Internet being what it is, I'm sure someone is going to comment that I am being a paranoid loon to do this, and you may be right--there probably isn't any cause for concern. But having seen the foam and rubber parts on other products soften or deteriorate with age, heat, sunlight, compression, etc., I'd rather cut up a $2 pair of socks than take any risk of damaging a $2,500 banjo.

Works as advertized. Very stable, the heavier the banjo the better job it does supporting it. It fold very compactly making it easy to transport. High quality combined with a very reasonable price makes it a winner.

I have no complaints so far. It holds my banjo. For the price it is a good deal. We will see how long it lasts. However, I would feel comfortable telling someone to try one. You will feel that the banjo is safe.

I like the simplistic build. Nice lite weight but still a sturdy feel to it. Simple easy to setup, the foam pads keep the Banjo in place. I would recommend it to other.

I love this stand for my banjo. Whoever designed this deserves every dollar they are getting. It's brilliant! I have a classic stand and it does not hold a candle to the secure feeling and easy access and handling I get from this instrument stand. It just occurred to me that I can easily take this with me when I fly because it will fold up and pack so well. Yeah!:) It is so good looking too. I recommend it.

This stand has two critical design flaws that make my daily experience with it miserable:1) The stand does not lock in the open position. It is held open only by gravity, and does not open very wide. This would not be a problem except that...2) The foam at the top of the stand, which makes contact with the resonator, is cheap. The first time I took my banjo off the stand, it stuck to the foam, causing the stand to lift and close before falling back to the floor. The surface of the foam had become shiny and sticky to the touch and has only gotten worse since.Every time I lift my banjo off the stand it's the same story: the foam sticks, the stand closes, and I have to set it back up again before I put my banjo back down. I see some people giving this piece of junk a 5-star review while also posting their "solutions" to these defects (e.g. covering the foam with old socks). This product has like three parts! If you have to replace one of them it is a crappy product. Do yourself a favor and pay a little more for something that works.

My friend's banjo was always taking up a space on the couch whenever I came over to his place. I got him this banjo stand as a birthday present and he loves it. He has a pretty heavy old banjo with a resonator and he says it feels very sturdy in the stand. He mentioned that he doesn't think it would work as well for other types of instruments, but it works exquisitely for the banjo. All in all, the perfect present for your banjo-owning acquaintances. The banjo is happy in it's own stand, and I'm happy cause I get more room to stretch out on the couch :)