Advice needed...suggestions for hanging basses!

[Mo cowbell]

Just moved into a new house and trying to organize. Most of my basses were in a closet for the last 6 months in my previous house as we had to move my sons drum set into my bass room. Now, I just thought wall decor and increases floor space would be cool. Wondering about hanging options that won’t cause me to create 10+ new holes in my walls. If that’s where it has to go then fine but thought I’d ask before I buy and drill. What have you all used? I was looking on Sweetwater but just not sure. Thanks!

 

[Bozendoka]

I like the Hercules wall hangers, but that's two holes per hanger so maybe not what you're looking for.

 

[blastoff99]

Instead of 10 (or 15) small holes in your wall, how about six larger ones? In my case it's only four, but you'll get the idea... assuming of course I can get the photo to paste here.

This is a hunk of quality 3/4" plywood, with four burly and long screws (lag bolts recommended) holding it into studs. 1" would have been better, but this is what I had. Filled the holes, trimmed it out, painted, and then mounted the hangers where I wanted them. I was able to go up a size from the fasteners that came with the hangers. Barely went through the holes, but the additional diameter was worth it.

Slotwall is another option, but maybe not if you're married.

Also, since you have basses with 'uneven' headstocks, you'll want to make sure you get hangers that swivel, otherwise the basses will hang funny.

Immediate edit to add that the type of hanger I have almost require what I've done here. There are three holes for fasteners, and there's no way to get all three into a stud. You'd have to be precise to get *two* into a stud. The two holes inline obviously makes this far easier.

 

[Jim C]

I've used heavy duty picture hooks with a standard cable tie around one of the tuners.
It doesn't look great, not all that easy to use, but does allow for a super easy drywall repair in the future for any of you that rent.

 

[Briton]

I use D&A Headlock wall hangers, the best hangers that I have ever bought. Purchased 5 years ago and still going strong.
[REVIEW] D&A Headlock and Grip Guitar Wall Hangers | Performer Mag

 

[Mo cowbell]

I use D&A Headlock wall hangers, the best hangers that I have ever bought. Purchased 5 years ago and still going strong.
[REVIEW] D&A Headlock and Grip Guitar Wall Hangers | Performer Mag

Do these swivel to account for the recommendation of blasoff99 above?

 

[Mo cowbell]

Instead of 10 (or 15) small holes in your wall, how about six larger ones? In my case it's only four, but you'll get the idea... assuming of course I can get the photo to paste here.

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This is a hunk of quality 3/4" plywood, with four burly and long screws (lag bolts recommended) holding it into studs. 1" would have been better, but this is what I had. Filled the holes, trimmed it out, painted, and then mounted the hangers where I wanted them. I was able to go up a size from the fasteners that came with the hangers. Barely went through the holes, but the additional diameter was worth it.

Slotwall is another option, but maybe not if you're married.

Also, since you have basses with 'uneven' headstocks, you'll want to make sure you get hangers that swivel, otherwise the basses will hang funny.

Immediate edit to add that the type of hanger I have almost require what I've done here. There are three holes for fasteners, and there's no way to get all three into a stud. You'd have to be precise to get *two* into a stud. The two holes inline obviously makes this far easier.

I was wondering about a modification to the wall like this. Also, sweet Yamaha!

 

[Briton]

Do these swivel to account for the recommendation of blasoff99 above?

They don't swivel but I would say that they would hold straight any type of guitar regardless of headstock differences. Just two holes to mount and all of the Basses in my signature are hung using the D&A hangers.

 

[MD]

Bass Guitar Wall hangers?
Modern Wall Hanger

 

[Bolsyo]

I love the Hercules hangers (same as blastoff99), they swivel and they lock the neck in place so the bass can't fall off. I also have a couple of the ones with longer arm that lets me angle the bass out from the wall, the ones on the bottom of the page here: Wall Hangers

 

[Mo cowbell]

Bass Guitar Wall hangers?
Modern Wall Hanger

Helpful. I apologize for not finding these before I posted. Looks like I will be consigned to make holes. Ah well. It’s my house. On one of the pics there are 4 basses hung on 4 hangers mounted to a nice piece of wood mounted to the wall. From the looks of it, the wood requires 10 screws. I guess a nice feature of hanging a piece of wood mounted to the wall is you’d have a bit more space between the body of the bass and the wall. Is that a thing? Or do stock hangers mentioned above provide adequate clearance?

 

[sissy kathy]

Helpful. I apologize for not finding these before I posted. Looks like I will be consigned to make holes. Ah well. It’s my house. On one of the pics there are 4 basses hung on 4 hangers mounted to a nice piece of wood mounted to the wall. From the looks of it, the wood requires 10 screws. I guess a nice feature of hanging a piece of wood mounted to the wall is you’d have a bit more space between the body of the bass and the wall. Is that a thing? Or do stock hangers mentioned above provide adequate clearance?

If you use 4 inch bugle head screws and screw them into the wall studs you can hang a 1x6 piece of wood the length of your wall. You can then add wall hangers to that strip of wood until you run out of room. Kitchen cabinets are routinely hung with them using two screws/cabinet and then loaded with dishes. Your 10~12 pound basses won't be a challenge.

 

[Jeff Scott]

Instead of 10 (or 15) small holes in your wall, how about six larger ones? In my case it's only four, but you'll get the idea... assuming of course I can get the photo to paste here.

View attachment 3986796

This is a hunk of quality 3/4" plywood, with four burly and long screws (lag bolts recommended) holding it into studs. 1" would have been better, but this is what I had. Filled the holes, trimmed it out, painted, and then mounted the hangers where I wanted them. I was able to go up a size from the fasteners that came with the hangers. Barely went through the holes, but the additional diameter was worth it.

Slotwall is another option, but maybe not if you're married.

Also, since you have basses with 'uneven' headstocks, you'll want to make sure you get hangers that swivel, otherwise the basses will hang funny.

Immediate edit to add that the type of hanger I have almost require what I've done here. There are three holes for fasteners, and there's no way to get all three into a stud. You'd have to be precise to get *two* into a stud. The two holes inline obviously makes this far easier.

Awful lot of work for just two hangers, eh?

 

[blastoff99]

Awful lot of work for just two hangers, eh?

It was the only way to do it. My walls are plaster over plaster board. Everything is an awful lot of work, unless Command adhesive will do the job.

 

[Mo cowbell]

If you use 4 inch bugle head screws and screw them into the wall studs you can hang a 1x6 piece of wood the length of your wall. You can then add wall hangers to that strip of wood until you run out of room. Kitchen cabinets are routinely hung with them using two screws/cabinet and then loaded with dishes. Your 10~12 pound basses won't be a challenge.

Hey! I don’t have 10-12 pound basses!!!!

 

[blastoff99]

Hey! I don’t have 10-12 pound basses!!!!

And whyever not???

Helpful. I apologize for not finding these before I posted. Looks like I will be consigned to make holes. Ah well. It’s my house. On one of the pics there are 4 basses hung on 4 hangers mounted to a nice piece of wood mounted to the wall. From the looks of it, the wood requires 10 screws. I guess a nice feature of hanging a piece of wood mounted to the wall is you’d have a bit more space between the body of the bass and the wall. Is that a thing? Or do stock hangers mentioned above provide adequate clearance?

I don't think it's a thing. I've got about 4.5" between the body of the bass and the wall, so without the 3/4" plywood it'd still be gobs. Obviously the amount of clearance depends on the particular hanger you use, but a quick look online makes me think any of them would be fine, unless for a reason I'm not thinking of you need extra room.

 

[/\/\3phist0]

I use D&A Headlock wall hangers, the best hangers that I have ever bought. Purchased 5 years ago and still going strong.
[REVIEW] D&A Headlock and Grip Guitar Wall Hangers | Performer Mag

Another vote for D&A

 

[Clark Westfield]

I’m a really big fan of the Hercules products.

Just did exactly what your doing now, to get extra floor space back in the studio .

I just recently built & finished my studio, so I can relate to drilling into new walls.

I didn’t really mind doing that, knowing I have one of the best hangers out there.

With thousands of dollars hanging, don’t skimp.

 

[/\/\3phist0]

Another vote for D&A

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This is the first house I have owned.
I selected the D&A over the hercules.
I use hercules stands but the DA hangers look good and work well.
I chose the white.

 

[Clark Westfield]

I’m a really big fan of the Hercules products.

Just did exactly what your doing now, to get extra floor space back in the studio .

I just recently built & finished my studio, so I can relate to drilling into new walls.

I didn’t really mind doing that, knowing I have one of the best hangers out there.

With thousands of dollars hanging, don’t skimp.