The problem with stringed instruments like mandolins and guitars is that they’re awkward to store. If you put them in a case, it inhibits spontaneous practice. But if you lean it against a wall or put it on a shelf, it’ll only be a matter of time before it falls and gets damaged.
The best way to store a mandolin that you play regularly is to keep it in a mandolin floor stand. It’ll be both accessible and protected.
Although guitar stands are easy to find, getting a stand for a mandolin is trickier. But don’t worry, they are available. The only real difference is, of course, size. Most are suitable for either a mandolin or a ukulele (or even a violin/viola).
These mandolin stands work perfectly for all styles of mandolin. They fold for easy storage and transport (as shown in the picture from Amazon). The “fork” that holds the neck is adjustable up and down, and the cradle that holds the soundbox is perfect for any of the smaller sized stringed instruments, including mandos.
So, don’t put the mandolin away in a closet every time you’re done playing; pop it into a floor stand and it’ll be waiting there for you whenever you feel like playing!
