Guitar Stand
About
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 for 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
Lasercut Plywood
All components were cut from poplar plywood on a CO2 laser cutter. The design was drawn as a flat-pattern vector file in Adobe Illustrator. The laser's precision ensured the laminated layers lined up perfectly.
Dual-Purpose Design
The stand was designed to hold both acoustic and electric guitars securely. The base footprint and cradle angle were chosen to keep the center of gravity stable regardless of body shape. Soft foam padding lines the contact points to protect instrument finishes.
Rustic Finish
After assembly, the stand was finished with a dark walnut oil stain applied by hand with a cloth, followed by two coats of a polyurethane topcoat. The stain was wiped on in thin layers to let the plywood grain show through, giving the piece a warm, aged appearance. The topcoat seals the surface and adds durability without adding a plastic sheen that would conflict with the natural wood aesthetic.