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For years I have used the Dynarette cushion for both my classical and jazz guitars. Recently found a version from the online retailer TEMU for $20. Interestingly, this is a copy of the large size but it has a leg strap that I found to be an improvement over the original. The one negative is that the TEMU version has a tiny nylon zipper on the top but it is below the surface and does not touch the guitar. Since it is more economical to order several items, I also bought a guitar neck support for repair work and a few fret dressing tools for my shop. These were also good quality items.
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03-12-2024 11:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Donnd
That's why I chose another version. I don't trust my ability to keep the side of the guitar away from that area, especially while in the throes of musical bliss.
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I love the strap idea. It solve the most serious problem with the Dynarette (as long as it's not too tight)
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Yes, the strap idea is brilliant!
I stopped using mine years ago because the only way it wouldn’t slip was if I nailed it to my leg.
Great stuff!
JD
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Do you have a link? I also use the cushion, it's good to know alternatives!
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I prefer this support:
MUNDO GUITAR SUPPORT – Mundo Music Gear
It's certainly not cheap, but it works well for me. The magnetic ball socket at the bottom allows me to freely move the guitar around in any position. The part that rests on the thigh doesn't move much IME, as there is a rubber-like sheet on the underside. The support stays securely on the guitar back, so it's no more difficult to pick up the guitar and place it than it is with just the guitar. I bought a Dynarette, but it's far from ideal for me.
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The TEMU is great. Once I got used to it, I can't play my classical without it - (the footstool I used for a long long time started to have negative effects on my hips, and back)
But to be honest, I did modify the foam rubber inside, mainly to get the guitar to sit exactly like it did with the footstool in use. The positioning with the FS. was perfect after years of use.
But the strap is SO convenient. I tried the others without a strap and quickly abandoned them. Amazon for the TEMU.
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I read the reviews of the ones that have straps on them, and a lot of people say that the strap isn't long enough to fit around their thighs.
I'm also a little hesitant to order directly from Temu. There have been a lot of complaints about orders never showing up, etc... Maybe if you order them through Amazon, they're more dependable?
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Amazon.
Straps???? They're elastic.
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Yeah, that Temu website looks fishy. What website wants your email address just to look at it? Originally Posted by Jimmy Mack
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The ones that want to bombard you with spam. It's cheaper than buying addresses. Mine has been sold so many times I might as well post it everywhere, all the spammers have it. OTOH, I use free Google spamtrap addresses for websites, or burner aliases my real email provider gives me. I don't even bother to check the email I use on websites. Free email is not, in reality, free, because it has steep hidden costs, if you actually use it.
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You could get a Polystyrene wedge, then cut it to your exact shape.
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After about 3 months of constant use, the TEMU cushion has worked well and I am sold on the leg strap concept.
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Great. I use mine daily. Have had it for almost a year now, and the other cushions have gone to the trash. I did modify the foam pad inside to make the guitar sit more comfortably, at the angle I like. But it's also better than using a foot stool where I was getting some sore back pain. Originally Posted by Donnd
I hated the metal contraptions that rest on your knee and attach to the guitar. The guitar moved around more than I did, and when I did move (often you have to) I had to reposition everything to get back to where I was!
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I ordered one from Ali Express. It arrived in a week from China. That's faster than my recent purchase from Calgary, one province away. I've been using and recommending the Dynarette for about 10 years. I definitely like this better. The leg strap is a huge improvement. It's no longer in constant danger of sliding off my leg. At least for me and the position I have the guitar, there is no risk of making contact with the zipper. I like leaving my Guitarlift on my solid body guitar and I'll happily use this with the archtop.
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Today at my annual physical, I made the mistake of complaining to one of the PA's that I had a pain in my neck,left shoulder area from using a guitar strap with my heavy guitar. Originally Posted by Jim Soloway
She immediately reacted by saying, "That means we're going to have to give you a Nuclear stress test."
I told her that I only feel it when I have the strap on, but she decides it could be a heart problem, so they shoot me up with this stuff that makes me feel nauseous, and tell me to drink some water and then they'll take some pictures. I'm still feeling nauseous, and I feel the need to fart, but instead of gas, something liquid comes out...
They can't understand a problem with a guitar and strap like that.
I told the guy at the computer about it, and he says, "At least you didn't show any signs of an arrhythmia."Last edited by sgcim; 06-07-2024 at 08:16 PM.
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I might have considered hitting someone. That is so beyond stupid. Originally Posted by sgcim
Today at my annual physical, I made the mistake of complaining to one of the PA's that I had a pain in my neck,left shoulder area from using a guitar strap with my heavy guitar.
She immediately reacted by saying, "That means we're going to have to give you a physical stress test."
I told her that I only feel it when I have the strap on, but she decides it could be a heart problem, so they shoot me up with this stuff that makes me feel nauseous, and tell me to drink some water and then they'll take some pictures. I'm still feeling nauseous, and I feel the need to fart, but instead of gas, something liquid comes out...
They can't understand a problem with a guitar and strap like that.
I told the guy at the computer about it, and he says, "At least you didn't show any signs of an arrhythmia."
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It's not just their site that's fishy: Temu (marketplace) - Wikipedia Originally Posted by sgcim
Thx for confirming the problem with the Dynarette in any case, I expected it would be there but I never saw it mentioned before. Strapping it to my leg wouldn't be for me though. I use a padded armsleeve with my classical and that's already annoying enough outside of the cold season where I can slip it over a long-sleeved t-shirt worn under some kind of pull-over.
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Today, one of the girls called me up to tell me that the results of the nuclear stress test were fine. I asked her, "Then why am I glowing in a light green color when I look in the mirror? Originally Posted by Jim Soloway
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Yeah, that why I'm a bit wary of doing business with them... Originally Posted by RJVB
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"Today at my annual physical, I made the mistake of complaining to one of the PA's that I had a pain in my neck,left shoulder area from using a guitar strap with my heavy guitar."
Oh no, never mention such things to PA's, you've discovered first-hand why they are PA's rather than P's (MD's) - and I have reason to believe the PA actually stands for Pain in the ___
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I must express apologies. The thigh cushion I've been using is by Podoko. I bought it on Amazon almost two years ago, hence I forgot the brand name. I am very happy with it now, as I was when I received it. But sadly, they are unavailable at this time.
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This must be it: Podoko Cushion - Amazon.com Originally Posted by Jimmy Mack
But they have quite a few alternatives, Search Term = "guitar leg cushions"
Guitar Leg Cushions
Price-wise this looks to be the cheapest - no reviews though
Guitar Leg Pad - Amazon.com
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Originally Posted by sgcim
Today, one of the girls called me up to tell me that the results of the nuclear stress test were fine. I asked her, "Then why am I glowing in a light green color when I look in the mirror?
You might have actually pushed her buttons if you had said something like Then why do I hear a crackling noise whenever I get close to a radio or my guitar amp?!
(As a teen I was once asked to help a contractor and his worker do some work in our garage. They'd been getting on my nerve with their lame practical jokes and innuendo so when the worker asked me to hold 2 electrical wires that were to go live I made an appropriate sizzling noise when they did whatever it was they planned. Must have almost given the boss a heart attack before he realised he'd been had in his own games)
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