The GBX-302 Goby Labs Guitar-hook Thingy ($23.95 MSRP) is a guitar hanger that will attach to any vertical pole--such as a mic stand with tripod base. On stage, having your guitar or second guitar ready to go is a big plus but carrying a separate guitar stand is a big minus. The Guitar-hook Thingy is easily tucked into your guitar case and allows any mic stand on the stage to be enlisted for double-duty as a guitar stand.

It has a patent-pending pole grip mechanism that forms a closed loop around mic stands that measure almost 1-inch outside diameter. The aluminum quick-release shutter allows the Guitar-hook Thingy to be positioned at any height on a vertical mic stand without disassembly it or the stand itself. This feature is great for accommodating longer and shorter length guitars and basses as required. Once positioned vertically, there is a set of cushioned, vice-like jaws that tighten to lock it in place.

The Guitar-hook Thingy relies on the strength and leverage of the microphone stand to which it is attached and I found it worked great to support my Fender Strat securely. When lifting up the guitar for playing, I got into the habit of putting my foot on one of the stand's tripod legs.