Description
NOTE: Suction cups do not work well on non-gloss finishes. If your finish is not smooth and shiny, a clear adhesive film is included with the Gitano Support that will allow suction cups to adhere more securely to your guitar, but these films can cause serious damage to your guitar finish if removed.
The Gitano is the most compact of all guitar supports and can easily fit in nearly any guitar case. It is ideal for playing on the right leg in a Flamenco position as well as for children and jazz guitars. It is symmetrical and can be used by right-handed or left-handed players.
Note: This version of the Gitano support has three suction cups as shown in the closeup photos of the support. The photos of the Gitano attached to the guitar are of the older version which had only two suction cups.
Three Cups or Four? The Gitano Guitar Support is made from metal and has a velvet strap and three well-secured suction cups. There is a space for a 4th cup, but it does not come with that cup and most people do not find it to be necessary. There is a small square rubber stopper to take the place of where that cup would be installed. If you need a 4th cup, you can purchase it HERE. Please be sure to remove the small square rubber stopper before installing the cup.
Minimum instrument width: 3 inches.
(The distance between the outside edges of the cups is 3 inches.)
The Gitano support does not come with adhesive strips for non-glossy finishes. If you need them, we recommend Kling-On Suction Cup Helpers.
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Shipping was fast and accurate. The Gitano respond to my need actually. My Cordoba guitar is a matte finish, the succion cup did not stay on more than few minutes, I had to install the included cling sheet (by Gitano) to make it work. Now the support stay in place as expected when in right position. I play in classic position. The fabric make the guitar slip on my leg, and change the angle of the guitar forward, as the support fabric receive the pressure on the side close to my body, So that's make the fabric (in front) unglue from the support, and holding just by the half of it. So i put some glue and put a new black tape to fix it better. It's look now more solid. I put a little piece of velcro in the center to make the fabric less slippering. Also, I am positioning to keep my leg straight and with the less angle as possible. I have now maximize every aspect that would make the Gitano work as expected and last for long time. For now it looked to work well, the next days will tell. If it still working ok definitively, I will be very happy with the Gitano support, because I like it.
Decided to give this one a try due to its compact size & sleek design and being able to simply leave it on the guitar when throwing in a case. While also being able to take it off and throw it inside the case as well. Works great for me!!
I like that it is small, folds out of the way and comfortable to use. 3 suction cups work fine. I am 6' tall with a 32" inseam, a little more torso then leg. In the chair I typically use to practice the set up works best when I put my left floor on a 2.5" thick book. Conclusion, I'm happy with it, but will likely find an alternative that is height adjustable too.
Love the gitano
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I have another guitar support, however, it does not fit in the guitar case. I needed a support that would fit in its hard case. So I thought I would try Gitano support. It does fit in the case. It does take a bit to attach it to the guitar. But once it's on it stays on. I like it.
