Guitar Stand
A from-scratch guitar stand laser-cut from poplar plywood and finished in dark walnut, built to hold both acoustic and electric guitars.
OVERVIEW
This guitar stand was designed and built from scratch as a functional woodworking project inspired by Cooperstand’s Pro-G. The body was laser cut from poplar plywood using a vector design created in Adobe Illustrator, allowing precise, symmetric geometry that would have been difficult to achieve by hand.
The final piece was finished with a dark walnut stain and polyurethane topcoat to give it a warm, rustic character that complements a range of wood tones.
FEATURES & BUILD NOTES
Lasercut Plywood
All components were cut from poplar plywood on a CO2 laser cutter from a flat-pattern vector file drawn in Adobe Illustrator. The laser’s precision ensured the laminated layers lined up perfectly.
Dual-Purpose Design
Designed to hold both acoustic and electric guitars securely. The base footprint and cradle angle keep the center of gravity stable regardless of body shape, and soft foam padding protects instrument finishes.
Rustic Finish
Finished with a dark walnut oil stain applied by hand, followed by two coats of polyurethane. The stain was wiped on in thin layers to let the plywood grain show through for a warm, aged appearance.