Guitar Stand, by Kent Parker

Guitar Stand, By Kent Parker

This guitar stand was inspired by the shapes of the inner hull frames of the many wooden hulled vessels Kent Parker has sailed and worked on since he began his apprenticeship as a wooden boatbuilder. Also by the outer sides of the many acoustic guitars that have crossed Kent's path. 

The curved back sections and guitar cradle are thin (1/16”) laminates that have been glued over a curved jig to achieve the shapes. These shapes are glued up over a three day period using only two laminates at a time to minimize the internal stress of the piece and ultimately minimize the “spring back” of the pieces. The neck cradle piece is a multi-laminate piece design for higher strength properties than a single piece of wood would offer. The pads and neck rests are deer skin. You will not find a more elegant hand-crafted guitar stand for your guitar anywhere. 

This design received “Award of Excellence”

at the Sonoma Woodworkers Association’s

“Artistry in Wood” exhibit 2021

Musicians using Kent Parker stands include:

David Crosby of Crosby, Stills & Nash, Joe Walsh of the Eagles, Neil Young