Help!!! I need a soft yet non slip surface

[Bo McCorkle]

I am building a guitar stand and where the guitars actualt rest I need a soft bumper kind of surface. I was thinking felt but it would also be somewhat slick and I'd be afraid of the 4 $3500 guitars smacking each other. I was thinkif maybe like a clear self adhesive rubber but can't find anything of that sort but was also thinking maybe building up a rubber cement or something of that nature. It is a bit of a showpiece so aesthetics are pretty important but then again so is function. Anywhooo..... Any ideas????

[Dan Hintz]

Find a roll of the foam mesh they sell as cupboard/drawer liners... a few bucks at Target. Multiple colors.

[Bo McCorkle]

Brilliant. That never even crossed my thoughts. And there is a whole roll of it inthe bottom of my toolbox......

[Mike Schuch]

Cork??????

[Richard Dooling]

If you want to add some color look at bicycle handlebar tape.

[Shawn Pixley]

I'd lobby against the drawer liner material. If the guitars have a poly, finish it will be fine. If though, they have a lacquer finish or french polish, the drawer liner may react with the guitar finish, marring it. DAMHIKT.

[Bo McCorkle]

Good call on the drawer liner. I know one of the guitars is lacquer. Cork sounds good and still has that natural look about it but where would I find say a 1"x36"x.060 piece at???

[Randy Alkins]

Try this stuff, use in on boat counters to stop stuff from bouncing off the counters
http://www.go2marine.com/product.do?no=73726F

[Jay Maiers]

http://www.mcmaster.com/#cork-gasket-sheets/=bmst0z
Part Number 9487k51
12 x 36 x 1/16" self adhesive sheet.

Also, skip the drawer liner. I love the stuff for many reasons, but it can leave an oily residue or film on some surfaces.

[Steve Kohn]

As noted previously I would stay away from any vinyl or rubber materials. Ever seen what happens when you move a carpet off a hardwood floor when there has been a non-slip uncoating or pad under the rug for a while? There is a chemical reaction that darkens the finish leaving a perfect outline on the floor.

I would stay with a natural material, either felt or cork. Both are available from craft stores or on line.

[Myk Rian]

If the stands are round where the guitars rest, look at the grips here. I bought a bunch of these for weight room equipment. You use hair spray to wet things down and slip them on. After it dries you almost need to cut them off.
There are soft grips, and harder ones to fit 7/8" to 1 1/4" or so.
http://www.sportsmith.net/productsearch.aspx?dsNav=N:751065

[John Pratt]

+1 on the cork.

I like the idea of cork handle bar wraps that can be found at any local bike shop. The color combinations are endless too.

[Bill Huber]

I don't know how this would with different finishes but it sure would do the job. I would see if you could contact them and find out a little more.

http://www.super-skids.com/Orangepad.htm

[John Sanford]

Split leather or other leather is an good option. If you're willing to go a bit thicker on the cork, you could simply pick up a piece of HO or N scale cork roadbed at your local Model Railroad / Hobby shop. 30-36" long, beveled edges, cheap, local. Hobby Lobby also has it I believe.

[Shawn Pixley]

I might suggest felted wool. Instrument makers used this for hundreds of years.

[Jim Matthews]

http://www.leevalley.com/us/wood/page.aspx?p=32184&cat=1,110,43466

From my favorite crack dealers, of course.

Avoid the Ultra high friction tape, its permanent.

[Abi Parris]

Might want ask fellow Creeker and guitar maker extraordinaire George Wilson.
If anyone would know, I'd bet he would :)