Wall hanging instrument storage...

I used a 1x12 and mounted my Hercules hangers to it and then mounted it to the wall studs with #12 3" screws. I can hang off of the hangers. I used the 12" so I could staggered the hangers to get better clearance.

 

Maybe I'm not understanding you correctly, but... If you mount this strip of wood over the door frame, won't the basses be hanging in front of the door?

 

Wall hanger directly on the wall:

 

I opened up the holes in the hangers so a #10 machine screw would fit and then put #10 T bolts in the back side of the 1" board. That make the hangers much more sturdier than just using the #8 wood screws.

 

I have a few of those string swing things, they've been off and on various walls over many years without any problems. I would suggest getting an oak or other hardwood 1x4 - extra $15.00 maybe - as run of the mill fir (no pun intended) can vary widely in density and strength.

 

The trick is to drill exact sized hole to fit a screw anchor, then use really long screws. Holds my guitars for a year now, never moved an inch. I must also remind you, we don't have the same building standards, so my wall might be of a different material.

 

I have had no problem hanging as much as 11 pounder into just drywall with the standard anchors that come with hangers. Just don't over-turn and strip the drywall or anchor. Your 1x4 should be bombproof.

 

Always mount the hangers to studs. Last thing you want to hear is a bass free falling 3 feet to your floor! I personally like the Hercules wall mounts that lock in the neck when weight is applied....just a little extra security!

 

I lagged a 2x4 to the studs of one wall of my office. A 1x4 would be sufficient, but I had the two-bys, so...

 

No pictures at the moment, but I have more than $10,000 worth of instruments hanging from my walls. They have hung for a decade with no problems. Some are mounted in solid wood, others are hung on screw anchors in drywall. I've never had a hint of trouble.

Raf

 

Many shops hang instruments on the wall, so I guess it works.
I don't.

 

At my old place had plaster walls so no stud necessary. This place in screwed into studs. Basses have been hanging for years with no problems. A strip of wood screwed in to studs will work wonderfully

 

I've used 1x6 lagging on a spot where I wanted to put a hanger, but didn't have any studs behind the exact spot. Worked great: screwed the 1x6 to the studs, then located the hanger exactly where I wanted it. No construction adhesive, just the lagging screwed into the studs with 2 screws at each stud.

 

Mounting a plank to the studs is a great idea--- lots of flexibility for location.

But....... here's what I do without any worry. You can see I hang my Elrick with confidence.

The 2nd hanger on the wall holds one of my other basses--- one of which is another Elrick.

Two of these drywall/plaster anchors can take lots of weight --- don't try to mount from ceiling--- the pull would be in the wrong direction--straight out!

 

The biggest issue I encountered was keeping the humidity level balanced in the room during the seasons. If you are not careful you can get some fret sprout in the winter months when the air is really dry, especially if you use gas, coal or wood for heating. I recommend putting a humidifier in the remove to alleviate this issue.

 

I second this. Home Depot sells oak board by the foot. A little bit of stain or sealing finish; it can look very finished and proper without a lot of work.
Using anchors or not, mounting a hanger anywhere but a stud or some type of solid wood is just asking for trouble. I had an acoustic guitar fall off the wall and split the top. Never again for me.