Sagework Guitar Support Review
The Rolls Royce of guitar supports - Sagework's very own Atlas & Umbra supports are widely considered to be the best of the best when it comes to classical guitar supports. Read my article and watch my videos to find out why.
The Atlas guitar support
Hi fellow guitarists. In this article I'm going to give you my thoughts about the guitar support that is often regarded as the best guitar support currently available to guitarists today. I have listed below the salient features along with the pros and cons of this highly desirable support. Finally, I'll discuss my personal experiences with the support and provide links to two videos -
- Video One - Complete review
- Video Two - Installation guide
Features:
- Solid Rosewood + Reinforced Nylon materials
- Beautifully presented in a high quality box
- Cork pads protect the finish of the guitar
- Small & light for ease of use
- Comfortable & Practical
- 5 adjustable points
Pros:
- Extremely high quality materials (Solid wood + Reinforced nylon)
- Grips the guitar firmly with little to no chance of slipping
- Fits inside your guitar case with ease
- Detailed installation booklet
- Compact and lightweight
- Highly adjustable
Cons:
- Installation is more complicated than other guitar supports
- Adjustable points can be a tad overwhelming
- More expensive than other supports
My conclusions:
I have to say that after having installed this I will never go back to using a foot stool. I look at this as the nemesis to the foot stool. Here are my reasons:
- Practical. Just leave it attached to your guitar!
- Comfortable. The curved thigh mount feels great
- Adjustable. So many options allow you to seat the guitar in the perfect position
- Compact. This support packs up into a tiny space allowing you to stow it conveniently in your guitar case
- Posture. I love having both of my feet flat on the ground. This feels far more natural and stable.
Here's my video review of the Sagework 'Atlas' guitar support:
Watch my installation video for the Atlas/Umbra guitar supports below.
For performers I feel this is the way to go. When you walk out on stage with your foot stool or even if you've set up your foot stool in advance it just looks clumsy. Very rarely will it ever be set in the right place and bending over to place it in front of your chair is never flattering. With this support you can just attach it before you walk out on stage! As soon as you sit down you're ready to go and that for me is a beautiful thing.
Pricing - don't let the cost of the support put you off. So what if it's a bit more expensive than other guitar supports on the market?! Given the fact that it will probably last as long as the guitar you're playing it's a small investment to make for years of comfort and control.
If you want a support like this head to the Sagework website and buy one!
Let your fingers fly!
My Classical Guitar Build Part 1: Choosing the wood for the back & sides
A fully customised guitar is a dream for any guitarist. I am fortunate enough to be having a custom-made classical guitar built for me by Kris Barnett with tuners by Jorg Graf, and hand-carved Maori design tuning buttons made from Pounamu (New Zealand Jade/Greenstone) by Andrew Little
Classical Guitar Wood Selection
Hi there fellow guitarists! I thought I'd take the time out from making classical and acoustic guitar lessons, sheet music & tabs, video lessons and so on to let your have a sneak preview of the guitar that is being custom made for my by Kris Barnett. Kris and I have been planning this build for over 5 years and finally it's becoming a reality.
So, welcome to Part 1 of the build where I show you the 3 choices that Kris gave me for the back and sides of my new 640mm scale length classical guitar.
Below you can see the choices I was given. Eventually I settled on the 25L which was visually the most appealing to me and to several Instagram followers that offered their opinions.
The build is expected to be finished around the middle of October 2017. However it won't be complete until the set of custom Graf tuners from Jorg Graf is ready in January. I'll be posting every week with updates about this build. You can also follow on Instagram for tasty new pics!
If you are interested in a guitar from Kris or a set of tuners from Jorg here are their details:
Let your fingers fly!
10,000 Subscribers SageWork Guitar Support Giveaway Competition
Recently our YouTube channel hit 10,000 subscribers so, to celebrate we're giving away one incredible 'Umbra' guitar support to a lucky winner. Read the blog or watch the YouTube video for competition details.
18 months after really deciding to make tutorials on YouTube the unthinkable happened - we hit 10,000 subscribers. As a celebration I'm giving away a brand new Umbra guitar support donated by Geoff at Sagework in the USA. A full review and installation video will be released within the next couple of weeks, meanwhile read on to found out how you can win one for yourself!
The beautiful box and guitar support on display.
Competition Guidelines:
Do the following to be in with a chance to win an amazing 'Umbra' guitar support from SageWork.
- Subscribe to my YouTube channel and leave a comment about when and/or how you found the channel
- Like the NBN Guitar Facebook page and leave a comment
- Follow NBN Guitar on Instagram and use the #nbnguitar
- Head across to the SageWork website and give them some love
The more of these things you do the greater your visibility and the greater your chance of winning this wicked prize valued at US$65!
Please note there is only one Umbra guitar support available and the competition will be running until the 8th of September 2017. At that point entries will no longer be accepted and a winner will be notified by email.
Here's the YouTube video:
Let your fingers fly!
Josh