I have been using this stand for about 10 years. Gig after gig and in the studio. No parts to loose and extremely sturdy. Beside the simple fact that it hangs your guitar/bass and fits almost any one of them with the exeption of headless instuments. The black rubber tubing does ware away however after a few years. So I wrapped it in one sided hocky tape and for 7 years it hasnt fliched! ;)Highly recommended!!!-jway