I own guitarlift ergoplay and a foot rest. In terms of portability this is the best there is. It is almost very secured compared to suction cups.
I personally dont mind the magnets but the installation can be really tricky, it is really difficult to get it to the position that you want. Then when i tried to remove it the 3m tape snapped and now it is permanently inside my guitar. I was using the standard size but because i couldnt adjust it inside i had to purchase a tall model as the standard model is too low.
It works great now but I will have to think how to remove them inside if one day i wish to remove them.
A more studier and longer 3m tape would be helpful and a contraception (like a stick) to help installation would be great cos i can only install it where my hand can fit but not where it is optimal.
This guitar support is very well made and nicely packaged. Communication from the company was excellent and delivery was prompt. In my opinion, it is worth the money spent!
The product is great. The replacement long arm I purchased works fine, and was delivered in a timely way. Unfortunately, the shipment did not include the Allen wrench needed to install the replacement part. I was told that the original guitar support came with a wrench. Unfortunately I purchased the support many years ago and didn’t keep it. Simple solution…send a wrench with replacement arm.
I have tried several different types of support for my classical guitar. The Sagework Guitar Support is, without a doubt, the best one I have used. It is comfortable, doesn't slip, and is adjustable to my needs. Excellent!!
I am getting used to the support but my back is not complaining like it was with a foot stool. The only problem I had is that the lower magnet fell off after a couple of weeks. I put it back with the last remaining adhesive strip.
I'm sorry to hear about the trouble with your magnets.
The cause(s) of the magnets not staying adhered can be any of the following:
- The area wasn't properly cleaned before attaching the magnets.
- The magnets were touching an interior brace or a very curved area, not allowing the adhesive strip to make full contact with the side of the guitar.
- The support was not allowed to stay on the guitar long enough after the initial installation for the adhesive to fully cure.
- The magnets were attached with the adhesive strip and then the adhesive strip was moved and reused in a different location.
I had an issue with the command strips that were provided. They did not stick to the inside of my guitar. So, I got some stronger ones from another source. After that the product works great. I also emailed customer support about a few things. They were quick to respond and addressed my concerns.
Thank you for the great review! I'm sorry to hear about the trouble with your magnets. I'm curious what stronger Command Strips you used. To our knowledge, ours are as strong as they make.
The cause(s) of the magnets not staying adhered can be any of the following:
- The area wasn't properly cleaned before attaching the magnets.
- The magnets were touching an interior brace or a very curved area, not allowing the adhesive strip to make full contact with the side of the guitar.
- The support was not allowed to stay on the guitar long enough after the initial installation for the adhesive to fully cure.
- The magnets were attached with the adhesive strip and then the adhesive strip was moved and reused in a different location.
Best regards,
Geoff Ferdón
Sagework Guitar Supports
This support is just what I needed. Easy to use and comfortable.
I haven't seen something better on the market yet. The design is clever and it works great. Easy to install, easy to take on and off, and it stays in place nicely when it's on unlike other guitar supports. Overall excellent.
Having this support is like entering a new better world!!. I can't imagine the old life with the footstool which contributed to my back pain, a bad tone, and a weird posture. The only issue with my order was that I had to pay over 50 CAD for the import fee which was not expected that much. Thankfully, this company paid half of the cost for me. If someone wants to make an international order, please ensure to pay the import fee immediately. Otherwise, your courier will charge you the similar cost of this product or even more. I really want to try the wooden version, but due to the cost of the import fee and the product cost, I cannot afford sadly.
A great product ; Geoff oversees very good customer service. The compact magnets are still toobig for my double back guitar, but-they work well, placed horizontally instead of vertically. A bit more awareness is needed, but it’s working for me. Thank you, Geoff
Have used the Sage adjustable support before. Will likely use it again. Best product I have found for maintaining a reasonably ergonomic posture with classical-style playing.
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I’m 5’9” and thought the “standard” size would fit me well. I tried to make adjustments to both myself and the support, but to no avail. It was still too high even at the lowest adjustment, so I couldn’t find the familiar and technically correct position I’ve used for years. Perhaps the shorter one would work, but another $150 is more than I can justify at the moment. However, make no mistake: per the unique design and high quality materials, Sagework makes a great guitar support.
UPDATE:
Wow! Within a day, Geoff@Sageworks got back to me with a solution. Great support (pun intended) and customer service!
Hello, Joe.
Thank you very much for your review!
We can swap out the adjustable arm to convert your support to the size you need for only the cost of shipping. Would you like to do that?
-Geoff
Sagework
I bought this second one for my other guitar.
The only problem is it is a little expensive for what it is, but when you have the best product in the business you can do that. Works very well eliminated my lower back problems, clearly was engineered by intelligent and thorough people.
The overall magnet idea is the strength of the product. The quality of parts production is high. However the range of 'position variations' needs to be widened. I had to 'make my own solution' to get the guitar in to correct playing position for me. I am tall. This required buying extra parts and creatively ALTERING the stock parts.
This is an ingenious idea! Thank you for sharing.
One note: The support size needed depends more on your playing position than your height. I'm 6'3' and I use an unmodified standard support. It fits me perfectly.
I really like the support. It immediately improved my practicing and helped my back a lot. As another customer had said to me, "Yes, it is expensive... but it is worth every penny." I did write a couple of emails to clarify some things, but haven't heard back yet. Having a stable, consistent support which holds the guitar the same way, same place, every time helps with both left and right hand fingering. If you really want to get serious about improving your guitar playing, get it.
I would suggest adding a set with less concave, longer and wider thigh support.
Currently I have your guitar support for all my guitars.
I was a little nervous about the installation. But the directions were so complete and I watched a few Youtube videos, and it wasn't hard at all.
I would recommend letting a few days pass between positioning the magets and gluing them down. You can make adjustments to the placement anytime up to the glue down. After that, you are locked in.
I previous used the Ergo support. It was fine, but as it aged, the suction cups failed more and more. The Sagework support is Rock Solid!
Best classical guitar support on the market!!
Very nice in every way. My son is happy with it.
I literally don’t know how I played before I got my support. It's made my playing so much better.
I had the short version but decided I should have purchased a standard. I contacted the company, and they responded right away. I found out I could order the part to turn my short support into a standard, and it is working very well. Would not want any other kind of support.
Quick install, took about 10 minutes. Looks great and the best support I've ever used!
Works great, wish I'd have bought the right lenght to start.