This stand was a gift and the person who received just let me know how much he loves it. It's attractive, but more importantly it's incredibly easy to use during a set. Traditional guitar stands aren't great for quickly and frequently hanging a guitar and then taking it off repeatedly. This stand, on the other hand, is perfect for just setting the guitar down and picking up without having to get it lined up just right, let alone mess with clips, straps or bars. It's a very simple design and yet the balance is just right so he never has a problem with stability when the guitar is is on the stand.