Johannes Tappert Guitar Support Black

I bought this on a whim because I had received a gift card as a thank you present and had been wanting to try one. I've very glad I did because it does what it does very well, providing you know what you want from it. For classical guitar, it is nearly ideal. If you take your time to get used to it and set it up carefully for your guitar and your comfort, it will hold your guitar in the perfect place, and you can even angle it some for extra comfort. It can also be used, with a little creativity, for steel string in "open seating" (for a right-hander this would mean on your right leg like a folkie instead of on your left for true classical position), but it is limited. It pays to be careful trying this as, if you put to much weight on it when, oh leaning forward to change sheet music, it can pop off, and the metal frame has marked my acoustic. The biggest problem for the "folkie" position is that the suction cup at the base will want to slip out of the metal base because its angle is opposite of what it would be in a more traditional set up. I fixed this by sticking a Sharpie pen cap in the access hole on the stand, and it's worked fine ever since. It's also worth noting that it does raise the height of the guitar some. With creative placement, this might not be an issue, but I'm 5'6" and it's just about too high for me in some seating positions. With all that said, I recommend it. It's ergonomic and it means it. For the first time in a long time, though, I am able to play seated for hours without pain. It pays to be aware of how you use it, and if you really love it, it might be worth considering using the tape that allows for a stronger suction cup connection, but it can also make playing an absolute joy, which makes it well worth the five stars.

I always used a footrest for playing classical guitar, but within the last couple of years I started experiencing some lower back pain while playing my nylon string. I attribute it to having one leg raised up and hunching over the guitar. I saw a video on YouTube where a guy was using one of these guitar supports instead of a footrest. After a Google search I discovered this device. I went to my local Guitar Center the next day to try one out, but they didn't carry it, (and had never heard of it). So, based on the reviews here on Amazon, I ordered one sight-unseen. It arrived in about a week, (to southern California), and I assembled it in under 90 seconds. I'm 6'2" so I tested it at medium height, (it's adjustable). It was far too high for my liking, (I don't want the headstock above my head). So I lowered it all the way down. It was still a little higher than I preferred, but all I had to do to get it perfect was to move the unit slightly closer to the neck. Because the suction cups are on an angled track, you can move the unit around to a certain degree and still get the cups to line up for a solid hold. Make sure that you have the suction cup tags facing away from the center of the unit when you assemble it, so that you can easily pull it off your guitar. If you play a classical guitar, you should definitely own one of these! For under $60, it's a must-have accessory. My back feels much better using this unit and I find myself sitting with better posture and playing more. It's much lighter than it looks yet feels like a quality product. It quickly attaches and is quickly removed. I also don't have to worry about scratching the underside of the guitar with cargo short buttons or anything in my pocket when using this. The only complaint I have is that it won't fit into a guitar case's center storage. I'd like to see them make one with a hinge so it could be folded down to nearly flat. Regardless, this is a 5-star product.

I had been using an Efel Guitar rest which is a very lightweight and compact support. If you have any back issues, the standard way of propping up your left foot on a small stool can lead to lower back pain. These supports (cushions, brackets, or clamps with legs) let you keep your feet flat on the floor and put less strain on your lumbar region. I was happy with the Efel support but it only had one suction cup. My instructor remarked "That thing will pop off during a concert and you WON'T be happy. Get something with more than one suction cup for safety." And I did notice that as the cup aged a bit, it started popping off during practice. It's easy enough to slap back on--but you wouldn't want that during performance when anything can go wrong and it will, So the ErgoPlay is the same idea; an angled support that rests on your leg and raises the guitar to the correct angle for play. Unlike the Efel, it has three suction cups. One goes on the lower bout and the two on the upper bout. There is a sliding adjustment on the vertical leg that allows you to change the angle by unscrewing a large wing nut and fitting it to the way you want to hold the guitar. Unlike the Efel, you can twist this to have it at a bit of an angle from your body (you are supposed to have the guitar nearly flat to your torso but some of us angle a bit to see the fretboard.) The ErgoPlay is made of metal and has a rubber padding on the leg support. The Efel is made of something like ABS plastic or Delrin and has no adjustments. On both of these supports, you can replace the suction cups when they get worn. The ErgoPlay has included membranes to cover the cups to get better stick on non-glossy finishes. The downsides to the ErgoPlay: one, the size: it's larger and heavier than the Efel. I was able to tuck the Efel into the front pocket of my guitar case (in the music pocket) or even squeeze it into the compartment beneath the neck. Not so with the ErgoPlay. It's not bulky, but it won't fit easily into a guitar case: you'll probably need to carry a tote with accessories and music (which nearly everyone does anyway.) Two: the bracket that adjusts up or down to adjust the height--I tried it and use it at the lowest level. Another member of our guitar society tried it and said the same thing. (He is shorter than me--but I sit low even though I am tall.) Both of us felt it was long enough and who would ever use it at the extended setting? It could even have been at a lower angle than it allows. Summary: adjustable support, three suctions cups. A good alternative to the small Efel and more portable and afforable than larger supports like the cushions or the Murata, which is a large clamp for the bout and a leg with a thigh support plate.

Excellent product. Really helps posture.

Excelente. Te facilita una posición inmejorable de la guitarra. Tras usarlo varias horas al día, no siento molestia muscular alguna, cosa que sí me ocurría cuando usaba el pedal elevador para el pie. Tiene además el plus de que es fabricación "made in Germany", calidad total, de ahí su precio. Totalmente recomendable.

Funciona muy bien, se adhiere sin problemas a la guitarra, espero que las ventosas sean durables y no se desgasten rápido. NOTA: Si la guitarra es delgada este producto NO te va a servir.

Même assis très bas dans un fauteuil, la guitare est dans la bonne position.

Its very good quality and a blessing for those playing classical guitar.