You’re not a beginner anymore, and taking your craft seriously means taking care of your equipment.
Part of that is finding the best guitar wall hanger. It needs to secure the instrument, fit your living space, and, let’s face it, fit your personality. Music is an art, and you need to take that into account.
Plus, you don’t have to worry about floor dirt or possible damage from pets or kids when you go with a wall display.
Most wall hangers come with all the necessary screws and other hardware. You will just need a hand drill.
Check out our researched list of wall hangers.
- Hercules GSP38WB
- String Swing CC01KOAK
- Top Stage JX18-NA
- FretRest by Proline GH1
- Ohuhu
Does It Matter Where I Hang My Guitar?
Before you start drilling holes, make sure you really think about where you are hanging your guitar. It matters.
You don’t want it in high-traffic areas where people can accidentally bump into it. Avoid windows where there’s heavy direct sunlight that can damage the finishing. Along the same lines, guitars do better in stable versus extreme temperatures.
Consider taking the extra time to find the wood studs in your wall. Those are the wood planks that are the foundation and provide much more stability.
If that’s not an option, you can simply mount the hangers on drywall or sheetrock.
And after mounting, make sure you test it out by carefully hanging your guitar with some support underneath for that first hanging.
Hercules GSP38WB Mountable Acoustic Guitar Wall Hanger with Wood Base and Auto Grip System: Best Overall
- Attractive Wood Base for home mounting
- Auto Swivel yoke has an AGS hanger that can rotate automatically for different shaped guitars and basses
- Auto Grip System yoke safely and securely holds your instrument
- Specially Formulated Foam completely covers the yoke
This one has earned every one of its five-star ratings.
The Auto-Grip System is the signature and most beloved feature of the Hercules. Essentially, it’s the closest thing to an enclosed fist holding your instrument.
When you hang the guitar and press it into the back of the mount, the two side tabs automatically slide up to lock the guitar in place for an extra sense of security. Some Hercules versions have foam cuffs to accommodate narrower guitar necks.
There’s also an auto-swivel function. Reasonably thick foam covers the hooks.
As the name suggests, the Hercules holds a lot of weight, so it’s great for a bass, an acoustic, or an electric guitar. It’s built long enough for the guitar to hang away from the wall.
Plus, the wood base matches anything. You don’t have to worry about it being a tacky addition to any room.
String Swing CC01KOAK Hardwood Home & Studio Guitar Hanger: Easiest To Install
- LOCALLY SOURCED HARDWOODS: Our wall mount guitar hanger is Made in the USA with sustainably sourced North American hardwoods which provide durability as well as a crisp look to your room/studio. Confidently place your instruments on a responsibly built guitar wall hanger.
- RELIABLE AND PROTECTED: The String Swing guitar hanger is backed by a LIFETIME STRUCTURAL WARRANTY designed to provide musicians with a dependable wall mount for guitars, for generations to come.
- DESIGNED FOR MUSICIANS: Our “Guitar Keeper” deep cradle design was pioneered and crafted by our team to hold your cherished guitars securely. The unique U-shaped guitar hooks eliminate the risk of twists, slides, or falls to provide your valuable instruments with sturdy protection. Our wall guitar hanger also features durable and high-density composite padding to preserve your instrument’s finish whether it’s a more durable poly or a delicate nitro.
- TRANSFORM YOUR STUDIO: Our wall guitar holder allows you to customize the way your studio/room looks and feels by displaying your favorite instruments. Admire your guitars and let them transform or complete your desired aesthetic.
- WIDELY COMPATIBLE: Our hanger's pivoting and deep cradle design ensure your guitar hangs straight, distributing weight evenly, providing you with the confidence that your instrument is securely supported. Great for a wide variety of guitars, and will even support uneven headstocks like the classic Fender headstock.
String Swing products are top-of-the-line and never disappoint. So it’s a must for our list. This guitar wall hanger is in a class all of its own with its unique, rock-solid hook design for a snug fit for most every headstock design.
It holds a 12-string guitar and all the way up to the bigger acoustics, so no worries if your guitar will fit. The manufacturer guarantees a 15-lb weight limit.
Besides the sturdiness, what we like best is the easy installation.
This guitar wall hanger can go through drywall and comes with plastic, but very large anchors. If you’re not completely comfortable with that, you can also use the wall’s wood stud for extra assurance.
It holds the guitar about five inches, nearly six, away from the wall for clearance.
It has a plastic arm and the sticky soft rubber wrap. A lot of firm support as the arm hangs off the wooden post.
And the classy wood just looks great.
Top Stage Hardwood Home & Studio Guitar Hanger Wall Stand, JX18-NA: Perfect For Your Stratocaster
- Great for Bass, Acoustic, Electric, Ukelele, or Banjo guitars. Total Dimensions: (installed): 5.5" X 3.75" X 3.75" Dimensions (wood block): 3.75" X 1.75" X 0.75"
- Solid wood base, with Yoke pivots to cradle the instruments headstock
- Highest Quality Top Stage brand.
- Rack opening is 2.1" wide. Specially formulate rubber covering the metal skeleton structure so the tubing will not mark the finish of your instrument.
- comes with special screw-in type plastic anchors for dry-wall, for stronger grip.
These hanger hooks have some twist to the hooks. It’s an important feature to hold guitars with a headstock that may be uneven, like the Stratocasters.
The construction is one of its top qualities. There’s a long screw to increase confidence that this guitar wall hanger will hold in place.
It has a slightly sticky soft rubber wrap which is better than foam. Some players find that foam can eventually damage the finishing (especially the nitro lacquer finish).
FretRest by Proline GH1 Guitar Wall Hanger, Black: Ideal For Adjustments
Another guitar wall hanger with twistable, adjustable hooks. FretRests can turn into a narrow enough hook to hold a Telecaster or other thin headstocks.
It has a heavy-duty metal beam as a holding rod. What’s most unique is that there’s a metal arm attached to the wood board post. It’s actually screwed in through the back for a very strong hold.
The adjustable hooks are the real winner here, though it’s a feature that not every wall hanger has.
Without some twist or give, you run the risk of hooks that are too wide. That forces the instrument to slide all the way down where it’s resting on the tuner knob and that’s unacceptable.
Guitar Wall Mount Hanger 2-Pack, Ohuhu Guitar Hanger Wall Hook Holder Stand for Bass Electric Acoustic Guitar Ukulele: Best Value
- Rotatable Design: Stop searching for the best way to display your favorite guitars because it's here! The Ohuhu guitar holder wall mount safely hands guitars, ukuleles, mandolins, and more! Specially designed with rotatable mounts, you can display your love of music, including both broad and narrow-body instruments.
- Adjustable Stoppers: Two unique stoppers stabilize the neck of your guitar. Adjust the stoppers to the desired position, hang it, prop it, and display it. Avoid droppage and risk with the Ohuhu colgador de pared para guitarra.
- Soft Padded Sleeve: While we made the Ohuhu guitar wall hangers with strong iron capable of holding 22 pounds of musical joy, we also wanted to protect our beloved instruments. We included a sleek, soft padded sleeve to prevent scratches and damage to our instruments. Now, we only have to worry about the noise complaints from the neighbors.
- Solid Wood Base: Crafted from natural solid wood, the Ohuhu colgador de pared para guitarra base boasts premium quality and a gorgeous look that completely outshines other guitar holders. The Ohuhu wall mount is ideal for all musical instrument lovers, enthusiasts, and professionals.
- Easy to Install: Assemble in no time! Mounting screws and drywall anchors are included. All you need to get is Phillips screwdriver, and then mount the guitar hanger with ease. Plus, this guitar wall mount can also serve as a perfect gift choice for guitar lovers on Mother's Day, Father's Day, Christmas, Thanksgiving and more!
Here’s a more economical option with four hangers in a pack. It doesn’t have as many features as the others on our list, but it does the job.
Ohuhu hangers have a vertical two-screw design with rubber rings on the hook to adjust to your specific instrument.
Don’t be fooled by the lightweight wood. It’s going to hold the weight of your guitar.
The adjustable stoppers are an awesome feature for this guitar wall hanger.
Multiple packs are a must if you have more than one guitar. But it’s also great if you want to play in more than just one room.
Our Top Pick
While we love all the guitar hangers on our list for a variety of reasons, our top pick is the Hercules GSP38WB. Not only is it durable and has a firm grip, but it’s one of the more versatile guitar hangers on the market.
- Attractive Wood Base for home mounting
- Auto Swivel yoke has an AGS hanger that can rotate automatically for different shaped guitars and basses
- Auto Grip System yoke safely and securely holds your instrument
- Specially Formulated Foam completely covers the yoke
Do yourself a favor and get your guitars off the floor and on a great wall hanger. It’s an experience all of its own to see your guitar on display.
Don’t let the fear of safety keep you from trying it out. There are great-build guitar wall hangers out there that will keep your instrument secure.