The GS7465 Professional Flip-It® A-Frame Instrument Stand features a yoke with a spring-loaded latch that closes itself around the instrument neck to prevent the instrument from being bumped off the stand. For additional security, the lower yoke is angled back to keep the instrument from tipping forward or falling. The lower yoke is also stepped, forming two sections that can securely hold the depth of a banjo, electric, acoustic, or bass guitar. Padding on the yokes protects the instrument finish while a heavy-duty A-frame base provides stability and balance for dependable instrument support (in particular, the shape and awkward weight distribution of resonator banjos). For efficient storage and transportation, the upper yoke shaft detaches and inserts between the base legs.