Do you ever catch yourself placing your guitar back onto its stand, then gradually stepping backwards while slowly repeating the word “stay”, just like you would to a puppy in training? A guitar stand’s utmost purpose is to provide a haven for your treasured instrument, yet countless yokes are left wide open and ready for disaster. All it takes is a single, gentle nudge and your guitar leans forward, soon to meet its crashing fate. The self-locking guitar stand by Gator Frameworks saves you a trip to the luthier. A specially designed yoke keeps your guitar from falling out with its integrated self-locking mechanism. When attached, the weight of the guitar activates dual rubberized guards, keeping it secured to the stand. A padded body cradle at the bottom prevents scratches by preventing any unwanted contact between instrument and metal. To set the stand at the perfect height, simply locate the locking cam lever and perform adjustments as needed. The stand also travels easily with its collapsible base, folding neck yoke and folding body cradle.