I recently purchased a Nikki Sixx Blackbird...a lovely instrument, but its Thunderbird shape made it impossible to sit on a stand. That's where this little beauty came in. It adapts to fit the wackiest of shapes quickly and easily. The bars that the instrument sits on are adjustable and nicely padded so they won't dent or discolour your precious, oddly shaped instrument. There's another bar to the side for extra stability. I've gigged it a couple of times now and it works well. Really sturdy. Cheap too. A carry bag would have been useful, similar to the ones you get with Hercules stands, but at this price, you can't argue. If your looking for something to put your pointy, glam rock axe on, look no further.