Guitar Wall Display Ideas With String Swing

If you have a lot of guitars but not a lot of space, you might be struggling with storing your instruments. One option is keeping them in their cases, but let's be honest, this will not only reduce the odds of you practicing but also won't let you take advantage of your beautiful collection of musical instruments. Your favorite guitars mean something to you and should be safely displayed for all to see.

A guitar is a great piece of décor for a variety of rooms, and multiple guitars are even better to create a personalized guitar wall display. And the best part? It's easier than you think with the help of String Swing.

Let's Start With Where

Whether it's your home office, music room, bedroom, or any other room you have wall space in, a customized and creative guitar wall is sure to be the focal point of the area. Guitars can be mounted alongside wall art, vinyl, posters, or whatever else you'd like to display.

Outside of residential settings, guitar walls are effective and functional systems in retail displays. While the overall aesthetics of a guitar shop display might look different than the one in your home studio, they provide the same consistently safe storage and allow customers to easily view the inventory and available options.

Mounting Options for A Guitar Wall Display

There are many different ways to display your guitar or guitar collection, from a hanger to a rack to a shadow box to Strongwall. Before diving into your mounting solution, there are a few different factors to consider. Of course, your preferences and vision are key, but make sure you're choosing options that provide safe storage for stringed instruments. In this article, we'll focus on what exactly you should consider for safe storage along with some products and ideas that will help you create an awesome guitar wall.

The Importance of Proper Guitar Storage

Regardless of whether or not you plan to use your guitar collection as décor for your living room or other small space, it is still vital to properly store your guitars when they are not in use, For one, you will want to store your guitars in a way that prevents them from being dropped or scratched. While it takes a lot to actually damage a guitar to the point that it's no longer playable, it doesn't take much at all to leave scratches or dents in the wood. This holds true for whatever types of guitars you own, from electric guitars to old acoustic guitar collections.

Along with how you mount your guitars, it's also important to consider where exactly you display them. Removing your instrument from direct sunlight is vital here. For one, long-term exposure to sunlight can cause its finish to fade. Storing a guitar in direct sunlight can also cause its strings to expand over time, resulting in a sound that is flat or lower than usual.

The humidity and temperature of the room play a huge factor as well and avoiding any rooms that experience drastic changes in these will help preserve your instrument. Experts tend to recommend a humidity level of around 45-55% and using a guitar humidifier will make all the difference.

Lastly, the products you're using to hang your guitar, specifically the materials and configuration that the products are made with, will make all the difference. Low-quality foams and rubbers can cause serious damage to your valuable guitars. Similarly, hangers or racks that hang your guitar in improper configurations will cause long-term damage. Luckily, String Swing offers the most reliable guitar hanging solutions on the market. Our products are used in the showrooms of some of the biggest guitar brands and for trade shows on both standard and nitro-finished guitars. With high-quality materials, our products will provide peace of mind in your guitar wall project.

Building a Customized Guitar Wall

If you only have one full-size guitar that you wish to display, then a single hanger will do the trick. You can even check out our article which features some specific ideas and options for hanging a single guitar.

If you have lots of guitars that you need to store and display, building a customized guitar wall is a great option to consider and will take a little more planning.

A guitar wall is exactly what its name suggests; a collection of guitars that are mounted on a bare wall using a variety of guitar wall hangers or even multi-guitar racks. As for how you choose to arrange your collection and the specific hangers, racks, and other unique pieces that you wish to include, the sky's the limit. In the next sections, we'll cover two different types of guitar wall options: guitar display systems and custom guitar wall displays that are pieced together from scratch. For now, just know that you will have plenty of room for creativity whichever option you end up choosing.

Advantages of Guitar Wall Displays

One key advantage of building a guitar wall is that it allows you to store and display your collection without taking up a lot of floor space. Floor space is limited in a lot of rooms, but wall space tends to be much more abundant.

Of course, another advantage of guitar wall displays is the fact that they make for eye-catching décor. Guitar stands or a display cabinet can be used to prominently display your guitars as well, but there's just something especially appealing about displaying them on the wall like pieces of art.

Finally, storing your guitars by hanging them on the wall is also one of the best ways to keep them safe from damage. Guitar stands are effective at this as well, but these are more prone to being accidentally knocked over - especially if you place your guitar stand in a high-traffic area.

Guitar Wall Customization

We've mentioned already that building a guitar wall offers an abundance of room for creativity and customization. Now, let's take a look at a few examples of what this might look like. For one, guitars are not the only thing you can display on your guitar wall. Other options to consider incorporating into your guitar wall's design include pieces of art, plants, vinyl records, shelves, and guitar accessories.

How to Build a Guitar Wall With String Swing

At String Swing, we are proud to provide everything that guitar players need to store and display their collection. This includes a large array of guitar wall hangers as well as multi-guitar display systems.

If you would like to build your own guitar wall display using high-quality products from String Swing, consider the following options:

Guitar Display Systems & Racks

Creating a guitar wall display doesn't have to mean building the entire display from the ground up. At String Swing, we offer numerous pre-designed guitar racks and displays that will enable you to mount your entire collection in a matter of minutes.

One such option for pre-designed wall displays is slatwall systems. Slatwall rails offer numerous attachment points and, when combined with the right hangars and accessories, allow you to easily display multiple guitars. Building a completely customized slatwall system is an effective solution for retail displays, but we also feature some pre-designed options to make your project that much easier.

One of our most popular configurations is our Multi-Guitar Rack which can hold up to 10 guitars. This package comes with everything you need including 4-foot slatwall rails and 10 hangers. The great part about most of our racks is that you can customize the display to fit your unique combination of electric, acoustic, and even bass guitars. The same package at a smaller scale, we also feature a Multi-Guitar Rack that fits up to 5 guitars.

Both of these options are incredibly easy ways to display your entire collection using only a single system.

Piecing Together Your Own Display

If you've never been one to follow the beaten path and would prefer to piece together your own display from scratch, String Swing offers everything you need to make your vision a reality. This includes a broad array of hangers and racks that you can mix and match to create a wall display that is truly all your own.

The options are really endless here, but a good place to start is measuring your wall dimensions, accessing your collection, and deciding which hanger configurations are best for you. We feature a variety of options including vertical mounts, classical guitar mounts, horizontal hangers, and even a mount with color options.

Mapping out your plan and including your other pieces to display like shelves, guitar accessories, and framed pieces of artwork are going to help you figure out where your mounts will go and how many you need.

Build a One of a Kind Guitar Wall Display With the Help of String Swing

At String Swing, we are firm believers that high-quality instruments should be stored and displayed using high-quality equipment. Our history of providing the best guitar hangers, stands, and displays on the market began back in 1987.

Since our humble beginnings, String Swing has grown to become the world's leading provider of instrument display solutions. Whether you would like to purchase a pre-designed wall mount that will allow you to display your entire collection in a matter of minutes or you would like to piece together your own custom display using individual hangers and racks, we at String Swing have got you covered!

To get started gathering inspiration for your one-of-a-kind guitar wall display, be sure to browse our selection of guitar wall hangers, racks, and hooks. And, for more inspiration, you can check out our image gallery which features unique displays created by our amazing customers. If you have any questions about any of our products and would like assistance choosing the best solutions collection, feel free to contact us today! A friendly and knowledgeable customer service representative will be happy to answer your questions and help you create a guitar wall display that is sure to turn heads.