





Tenor TPGS+ Professional Ergonomic Guitar Rest, Guitar Lifter, Guitar Foot Stool, Footstool Strap, Professional Posa Guitar Support for Classical, Flamenco, Acoustic or Arch Top Guitar Players.
| Frame Material | Wood |
| Material Type | Metal |
| Item Weight | 4.96 ounces |
| Installation Method | Portable |
| Special Features | Ergonomic |
| Style | Compact |
| Item Shape | Rectangular |
T**M
Forget using a footstool
Wow, this works a treat! I think for a beginner, like myself, it's a must have! The key benefit is it ensures you always have the correct neck angle, once you have it setup correctly. This helps greatly with getting everything else into a good posture so it's perfect for starting and developing good technique.But it is also *much* more comfortable than using a footstool or method of elevating your left knee. My leg was going to sleep and the edge of the bottom bout was pushing uncomfortable against my right thigh. That was the main motivation to try this other type of guitar support.Another benefit I noticed right away, but some may find it a negative, is the support makes it hard to do that thing we do as beginners where we crane over or tilt the guitar so we can look at the fretboard to see where our fingers are at. While it is natural to want to do that, it is better to develop your fingers' spacial awareness early on, and in the process avoid getting stiff necks and shoulder pain.The minor con are is that it uses suction cups to attach, which most of these types of supports use, so there are some key things to remember:1. Research more about how to add supports if your guitar is expensive, vintage or has delicate finish or a matt finish. Most mid to low range guitars will have a glossy polyurethane finish which will be fine for suction cups directly.2. Clean the suction cups with warm soapy water, rinse and dry to remove all oils and dust. Same goes for the area on the instrument where the cups will attach.3. First though try different attachment points and strap lengths so that you have the instrument positioned how you like it.In summary: I think for starting out with classical guitar this is perfect for home practice use. If you get more serious about playing then there are other more sophisticated supports to try.I'll update in a few months if I find there are issues with suction cups over time.
R**R
Finally. A Classical Guitar Support That Really Works!
After a bad experience with the top line Ergoplay support, I took a chance and ordered the TGPS. Was not expecting much, but a pleasant surprise. The suction cups, while obviously not the super expensive ones which are on the Ergoplay, are acceptable. Once I found the proper spot on my Woodstreet-restored Guild MKlll, and gave a good final push, they have not budged through many hours of playing. It is comfortable while playing with one exception. It needed a little non-slip for the nylon strap which rests on the knee. Solution: the shelf liner that is sold everywhere which is like a small waffle weave. Just drape a piece over the left knee, and the TPGS will snuggle right in there and not slip off. I can really say, it has improved my posture while playing and allowed me to extend practice time. As for construction, it is acceptable for the purpose. Not cheap and not a Mercedes either. But good enough to please me, the old quality freak, and that is saying a lot. Note the second picture. It actually folds right up and fits in the case. Now how slick is that? Highly recommended!
J**G
Excellent product but room for improvement
This is an excellent product that works, after a bit of time figuring out how it works, as the instruction is not very clear. The first one I received had "high gloss textured paint" but there was a minor chip on the metal edge that exposed a bit of rust, so I returned it (free return helps). The replacement I got had a "matte paint", which I initially did not know if I like because it looked like unpainted metal. But I ended up keeping it, as I figured the "glossiness" would not go well with the refined appearance of my Cordoba C5 guitar.Overall, a product that really works as a foldable A frame support. It is much better than using a foot stand, which gave me pins and needles after less than half an hour.Here's my suggestion for future enhancement:1. Better quality paint finish (non-gloss) would be nice2. On the metal part with 2 plastic suction cups pressed against the side of the guitar, there are two other "pillars" also press against the guitar. These "pillars" are fabricated into the metal, so I was concerned it could mar the guitar finish, but so far I don't see any marks. To avoid any mishap, I actually cut out two small self-stick pads to stick to the pillars to provide more protective "cushion" against the guitar side. These pillars should really be made of softer (think rubber, silicone) material or perhaps two extra mini suction cups could also work.
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