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Not sure if any chair will do for smaller guitars if it doesn't force you into a straight sitting position. I had similar problems even with my 17" archtop until I started using again my (Gitano) guitar support which I used for classical guitar many years ago. It may not fit your thinner 77 Albatross, but an Oasis (or other brand) cushion support might work. It may not look cool, but low back pain is even less cool.
If you still need a chair, look for an ergonomic (active) office chair with floating tilt. I use it in my office and love it!
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09-05-2017 08:33 AM
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K&M makes a guitar chair that I've been considering for a while, which would support half-sitting or sitting positions. It looks like one of the best out there.
K&M 14045 Stool - Thomann UK
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thanks but as I mentioned before, I need back support and the bicycle seat doesn't work for me. I actually have a version of that throne that has back support but the geometry isn't right for me.
Originally Posted by m_d
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I love mine. Tried in a store and ordered that day. Never looked back. Originally Posted by iim7V7IM7
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I use a standard 5 leg leather office chair like the one in the pic. They should fit most players, and they are available at any office supply store to try on. Depending on price (which could go VERY high due to the leather quality) they have a wide array of adjustments.
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I love my bungee chair without arms, I think most of the designed for efficiency and comfort in the working environment chairs are pretty much bullshit and just end up weakening things that are already weak. I have tried some of the bizarre things but they always ended up being awkward.
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Potential injury alert!!
Mrs Jazzbow is an Occupational Therapist and specialises in fitting wheelchairs to disabled users.
Always seek professional medical advice for fitment of equipment to ease pre-existing injuries and disabilities.
Joe down at the bar has good intentions but one man's meat........
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That's good to know for us! Originally Posted by jazzbow
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I think a problem with getting used to a specific & unique "practice chair," is that when you go play out somewhere and sit on something different, you are uncomfortable.
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for me, the best alternative is standing up. It puts the least amount of stress on my back. I just have to have a guitar light enough not to pull on my neck since I have C4-5-6 fused and nerve damage from my original injury.
I have been doing reverse planks since the original posting and my back is doing much better so I haven't bought another chair but I tried many of the ones on this post and they were all equally painful for me.
For the past 2 weeks I have been standing when practicing for at least 50% of my practice time and my back feels much better.Last edited by jzucker; 10-07-2017 at 07:59 AM.
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I use a "Roc n Soc" drum throne with a back. Been using it for quite a few years now. Thck padded seat bullet proof.
Originally Posted by jzucker
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Yes. This. Armless. Also known as a stenographer's chair. Mine came from Staples, leather, $85 cdn, still going strong after daily use for the last 10 years. These are great for seated playing as you can roll around messing with cables and pedals. I also have a tall, wooden stool with 2 sets of intermediate rungs all around to place my feet on for classical style. I upholstered the top with 5 layers of 3/8" hi-density camping underpad foam and an outer covering of soft white calf's skin I got as a scrap from an upholstery project I managed. Very comfy for my broken tailbone suffered from my motorcycle jumping accident of 35 years ago. Originally Posted by GNAPPI
I use a standard 5 leg leather office chair like the one in the pic. They should fit most players, and they are available at any office supply store to try on. Depending on price (which could go VERY high due to the leather quality) they have a wide array of adjustments.
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Jack, I think you already found the answer. The perfect chair doesn't exist. Alternating sitting, standing, walking in your practice room would be the best, as also my wife, who is a physical therapist, reminds me of all the time. Many of us have office jobs in front of a screen in the day time, and practice guitar sitting in the evening, so you can imagine the damage to your back. Oh yes, take a walk, do exercises, or start swimming on a regular base (I do that...) It really helps.
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I take my chair/drum throne with me Originally Posted by Woody Sound
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If it's reasonably portable, yes. Originally Posted by Doublea A
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I went with the (roc-n-soc nitro throne) black w/backrest. It works well for me. I stand at my job 8-9 hours a day 5 days a week, almost never able to sit so I love to sit to play and practice my guitar.
Last edited by 392Hemi; 10-10-2017 at 11:42 AM.
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I have the Quik Lok DX749 - it works great for me. I've broken my back twice in the the last 23 years. Normally, I can play seated for about 20 to 30 minutes before my back starts killing me. With the Quik Lok seat, I can play for over an hour before I need a break. One the down side, it doesn't seem to be all that sturdy or durable - I give it 2 or 3 years of everyday use before something breaks.
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This is expensive, but very comfortable with great back support. Made to order, so can be customized.
Guitar Chair | Luxury, Handmade Chairs and Furniture
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Vinny1k:
You, too? I took a big fall as a teen and broke my back. It's coming back to haunt me, but I try vainly not to let it command too much of my attention.
A good chair, however, is pretty important. Fortunately, my work situation (professor) keeps me from sitting for too long--gotta go and teach classes, and I can get up whenever I feel like it.
For practicing, I use a secretary's office chair and put my foot up on the swivel base. However, I am interested in this variation on what Jack found:
I like the foot rest--I could put my heel on it. It's $98 at Amazon.
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On gigs, I mostly use a cheapo padded wooden Wal Mart stool with slightly shortened legs. It gives me the flexibility to stand, 3/4 stand or sit as I choose. No back support, though.
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A friend of mine has one of these and it's very comfortable - I'd love one but it's out of my price range. Originally Posted by Greentone
Vinny1k:
You, too? I took a big fall as a teen and broke my back. It's coming back to haunt me, but I try vainly not to let it command too much of my attention.
A good chair, however, is pretty important. Fortunately, my work situation (professor) keeps me from sitting for too long--gotta go and teach classes, and I can get up whenever I feel like it.
For practicing, I use a secretary's office chair and put my foot up on the swivel base. However, I am interested in this variation on what Jack found:
I like the foot rest--I could put my heel on it. It's $98 at Amazon.
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A friend of mine has one of these and it's very comfortable. I'd love to have one but it's out of my price range. Originally Posted by Greentone
Vinny1k:
You, too? I took a big fall as a teen and broke my back. It's coming back to haunt me, but I try vainly not to let it command too much of my attention.
A good chair, however, is pretty important. Fortunately, my work situation (professor) keeps me from sitting for too long--gotta go and teach classes, and I can get up whenever I feel like it.
For practicing, I use a secretary's office chair and put my foot up on the swivel base. However, I am interested in this variation on what Jack found:
I like the foot rest--I could put my heel on it. It's $98 at Amazon.
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If you have the scratch, there is this:
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Or you can get leather for only $500. I can't recommend for or against these, because I've never tried one.
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The one constant among chairs I prefer is when my knees are at rest above my hips.
That posture position is what works best for me when long term sitting is in order.
A foot stool can be a huge help when the chair isn’t adjustable.
For one job I had a box under the desk as a foot prop ; it worked.
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Lately I've taken my mom to a doctor's office several times for surgery to remove a skin cancer on her nose and then for after care. I noticed the doctor's chair looked comfortable, solid, and low. I wondered if it might make a good chair for playing guitar.
I could do without the wheels, but I have burbar carpet, so it wouldn't be rolling around with me sitting in it.
Turns out doctor's chairs are pretty danged pricey. Especially when I can't be sure if it would work out for me.
But then I saw this, and thought it might be worth a shot. Not heavy duty back support, but perhaps enough.
Thoughts???
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