Question for the guitar players/builders

[Mike Cozad]

I have seen some amazing pics from the luthiers here and have been amazed at the quality and obvious talent and skill. Because of the work I have seen I'm sure I'm in the right place to ask a couple of questions. My youngest boy is a self taught bass player. He's gotten rather good so my oldest bought him a new 5 string bass for Christmas. As it turns out the oldest wants to learn to play a regular guitar so my youngest bought him a starter guitar to learn on. All of that to get to my questions....

Due to the shape of the axe, a stand seems impractical. I have seen pics here of them hanging from the neck. This neck looks problematic from the shape. Based on the pics below what's the best way to stand/hang one of this shape?

Thanks for any help...

Axe neck.jpg Axe.jpg

[Scott Hackler]

They sell guitar hangers that screw to the wall that will work easily for that guitar. (nothing different or special for the hanger, just a standard hanger)

[Malcolm Schweizer]

You want a "string swing." Here is a link:

http://www.amazon.com/String-Swing-C.../dp/B0002GLCRC

[Jim Matthews]

Hawaiian "gun rack" gets my vote.

Hawaiian gun rack.jpg

[Shawn Pixley]

A friend of my son has that guitar. It works in either a wall hanger or on a good stand with a pivoting bottom. I would hang it myself. Guitars on the ground are in peril around kids.

[John Coloccia]

IMHO, if it's not too late, I would return it and get a much more traditional shape guitar to learn with. He won't even be able to sit down and play that thing. It's not a bad guitar, but it wouldn't be my first choice for a beginner.

[Mike Cozad]

Thanks for the feedback and ideas.

John, one thing about my oldest boy is he MUST do everything the hard way. So even if I suggested it, there is zero chance he's taking that advice, lol...

Thanks again,
Mike