How to Hang Acoustic and Electric Guitars on the GuitUp Easy Hanger
Your guitar deserves a place you can see, reach, and play every day. Finding that place is the hard part. A floor stand takes up space you'd rather use for something else, and if you rent, you probably don't want a conversation with your landlord about the wall.
The GuitUp Easy Hanger is built for renters, dorms, and anyone who'd rather not drill anchor holes. A single hook carries the weight, and the included adhesive squares hold the mount flat against the wall. It holds up to 15 lbs (about 6.8 kg) and cradles your instrument on foam-padded, adjustable arms.
Whether you own one acoustic, a row of electrics, or you're buying a gift for someone who plays, the wall you pick and the spot you pick both matter. Learn How Easy It Is.
What is an acoustic guitar wall mount?
An acoustic guitar wall mount holds your guitar against the wall by its headstock. It keeps the instrument off the floor and uses your vertical space.
You want a mount that holds the guitar steady and lets you lift it down without a fuss. An electric guitar wall mount does the same job. Electric guitars come in different headstock shapes, weights, and neck profiles, so fit matters.
The GuitUp Easy Hanger is one product that fits acoustic guitars, electric guitars, bass guitars, classical guitars, ukuleles, mandolins, banjos, and violins. You don't need a different hanger for each one.
Why hang your acoustic or electric guitar on the wall?
Hanging your guitar frees up floor space and keeps it where you can see and reach it. It also turns a blank wall into something worth looking at.
1. You'll play it more
A guitar you can reach in one step gets played. Put it on the wall, and it stops living in a case under the bed. If you're setting up a home studio, a music room, or a corner of a living room, that also gets the stands out of the walkway.
2. You get your floor back
Floor stands sit on space you could use for a desk, a shelf, or an amp. A wall mount uses the wall instead, which helps in a small apartment or a dorm room. If you own several instruments, a row of hangers keeps the whole collection in reach at once.
3. Your instrument becomes part of the room
A guitar says something about you. Hanging it says it matters. As the brand puts it, every guitar hung is a story waiting to be told.
The GuitUp Easy Hanger uses a diamond design built to be seen, framing the guitar rather than competing with it. That's part of why it works as a gift for someone who plays: you're giving them a spot on the wall, not another closet accessory.
What should you consider before hanging a guitar?
Check five things before you mount anything: the weight of the guitar, the headstock, how the hanger attaches, the wall itself, and the space around it.
1. The guitar's weight
The GuitUp Easy Hanger holds up to 15 lbs, roughly 6.8 kg. That's nearly double the weight of a standard electric bass. Weigh your instrument, or check the maker's listed weight, and compare it against the 15 lb rating before you hang anything. Fifteen pounds is the ceiling, not a starting point.
2. The headstock shape
Headstocks vary a lot between models. Some are narrow, some are wide, some are shaped like nothing else on the rack. The GuitUp Easy Hanger cradles your instrument on foam-padded adjustable arms, so you can set the width to suit the guitar you're hanging.
3. How it attaches
One small hook carries the weight, and removable adhesive squares hold the mount flat against the wall. The hook makes one small pin-sized hole, about the size of a standard picture-hook nail. No drill, screwdriver, anchors, or stud finder required. If you rent, that's the part worth knowing before you commit to a spot.
4. The wall surface
The wall has to suit the mount. Use clean, flat, finished interior walls: painted drywall, finished plaster, finished wood, and most smooth painted surfaces. It won't bond well to brick, unfinished concrete, textured stucco, or wallpaper. The GuitUp FAQ lists the same wall types if you want to check yours.
5. The space around it
Your guitar should hang free, without touching furniture, a door frame, or the next instrument along. Measure the full length of the guitar, then pick your height. Leaving room underneath also means you can lift it down without knocking it into anything.
Why does the GuitUp Easy Hanger work for acoustic and electric guitars?
It works because one hanger covers both. The adjustable arms take a range of headstock widths, and the 15 lb rating gives you a plain number to check your instrument against.
It goes up with no power tools and no large anchor holes, which is what makes it practical in a rented apartment or a dorm. The hook makes one small pin-sized hole. That hole is real, and it's small, and we'd rather say so than pretend it isn't there.
Musicians report their guitars staying perfectly secure for years, with no movement or loosening. The result is a display that suits a home studio, a bedroom, an office, or a small apartment, and it keeps the guitar as the thing you look at. You can read more about where the idea came from on the GuitUp about page.
How do you install the GuitUp Easy Hanger?
Six steps. The longest part is the five-minute wait before you hang the guitar. Follow them in order, and the hanger sits where you want it.
Step 1. Choose the right location
Pick a spot where the guitar can hang freely. Check that it clears furniture, door frames, and any other instruments. Allow for the full length of the guitar, plus room below it so you can lift it down easily.
Step 2. Clean the wall
Wipe the mounting area with a damp cloth and let it dry completely. Dust and oil interfere with the adhesive squares, so this step is worth the minute it takes.
Step 3. Place the hook
Place the hook into the wall, following the GuitUp installation instructions. The hook carries the guitar's weight and makes one small pin-sized hole. No drill, screwdriver, anchors, or stud finder required.
Step 4. Peel the backing
Peel the backing off the adhesive squares and set the hanger against the wall.
Step 5. Press and hold for ten seconds
Press and hold for ten seconds, with even pressure across the back of the hanger.
Step 6. Wait five minutes, then hang
Wait five minutes before you put anything on it. Then hang the guitar by its headstock and adjust the arms so the headstock sits evenly and the guitar stays steady.
How do you check, remove, or reposition the GuitUp Easy Hanger?
Look it over now and then, and use the rocking method if you need to take it down. The GuitUp comes off and reinstalls in your new place.
Check your guitar hanger
Every few weeks, look at how the guitar is sitting. Confirm the headstock is still seated evenly on the arms and the hanger is still flat against the wall. If you take the guitar down and put it back several times a day, check it a little more often.
Remove the GuitUp Easy Hanger
To take it down: place your hands on the bottom edges, then slowly rock it back and forth while pushing up until the mounting squares release. Work slowly and let the rocking do the work.
Reposition the GuitUp Easy Hanger
Moving out, or just moving it along the wall? The GuitUp comes off and reinstalls in your new place. Pick another clean, flat, finished interior wall, and make sure the new spot gives the guitar room to hang free.
Frequently asked questions
Can I hang a guitar with a wide headstock?
Yes. The GuitUp Easy Hanger cradles your instrument on foam-padded adjustable arms, so you can set the arms to the width of your headstock. Adjust them until the guitar sits evenly, then let go.
Can I use it for a guitar with an unusual headstock?
The GuitUp Easy Hanger is made for guitars and other stringed instruments with a standard headstock. If yours is an unusual shape, set the arms and check the fit carefully before you leave the guitar on it.
How often should I check a guitar wall mount?
Every few weeks is a sensible habit, and more often if you're lifting the guitar down every day. You're checking two things: the hanger is still flat against the wall, and the headstock is still seated evenly.
Can I take it with me when I move?
Yes. The GuitUp comes off and can be reinstalled in your new place. Take it down with the rocking method, then pick a clean, flat, finished interior wall at the new address.
Can I display several guitars on one wall?
Yes, as long as each guitar has its own hanger and enough room to hang free. Plan the spacing first so you can lift one down without knocking the next one.
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