A guitar stand, comprising in combination a generally upright backer having a
front
side that is inclined rearwardly, structure supporting the backer, and a guitar
body support or supports, carried by the backer or said structure to project outwardly
relative to said front face, to seat the lower portion or portions of the guitar
body, with the guitar and its fingerboard then inclined upwardly and rearwardly
proximate said backer front side. The stands enables backer sizing to substantially
fit or match to whatever guitar is to be supported, in cradled position.