The Ultimate  GS100 Guitar Stand is well-made, well padded and works just as it should. I also have a GS200  stand which also is very impressive. I had tried an On Stage GS7465 Guitar Stand which was very disappointing, lacking in quality and protective padding. I immediately returned the On Stage and went with another Ultimate Stand. I was not disappointed. Both the GS100 &  GS200 are made with the excellent attention to detail and work perfectly, protecting your guitarsfrom scratches and drops.