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Old 02-10-2010, 08:31 PM
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Default Best chair to sit in while playing guitar?

So what's the best chair to use while playing guitar? I have one right now that is terrible, so I'll probably be getting something better

What I'm thinking is that it definately can't have arms, and should have adjustable height and back. Something like the below picture. I should also mention that I play steel string right handed, and typically prefer to rest the guitar on the right knee- so not the classical pose, although that's probably ergonomically superior



Post suggestions if you have them, preferably with pictures so I can visualize what I should be looking for. I don't need anything fancy, just has to be functional.
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Old 02-10-2010, 09:20 PM
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Old 02-10-2010, 10:00 PM
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I started with this:



and ended with this:



Took about a half hour with a screwdriver, hand drill and a hand saw.

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Old 02-10-2010, 10:00 PM
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There is none better made than the SoundSeat. The owner JR Baker is a forum member and you will find several of us that have been loving our chairs for several years. Last I heard JR was going through a bit of a business reorganization and taking control of the business back completly but I have not heard if that has resolved yet. At that time he wasn't taking orders.

Here is the link but it still says orders are not being taken.

http://www.soundseat.com/

Here is what they look like. (The originals were called the "Wide A** Chair) I don't think they come like that unless requested. He had a variety of custom options as well. If you can wait until he is up and running again, I guarentee it is worth the wait.


That does look very comfterable.
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Old 02-11-2010, 12:32 AM
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IMHO, you can't do better than a Sound Seat. I have two of them and know J.R. personally...he's a great guy. Hopefully he'll be taking orders again, soon.
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Old 02-11-2010, 02:54 AM
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Is a cat one of the options that is available?
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Old 02-11-2010, 04:51 AM
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Their site says...

At this time new orders for SoundSeats are not being taken.
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Old 02-11-2010, 06:25 AM
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I've drooled over one of these chairs for a while, pity they were not available in the UK
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Old 02-11-2010, 08:20 AM
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For years I've been using this:



But lately I've been a lot more comfortable in a straight back wooden chair; with or without seat cusion. I find I don't get as tired; and my lower back doesn't hurt when I'm done.
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Old 02-11-2010, 08:43 AM
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Hi Rilo…
My SoundSeat is the best I've ever had.

I sit in it for lessons, rehearsals, and toss it in the car for sit-down gigs. It is several years old (between 5-6) and shows no signs of wear. I have short legs, so I ordered it with the short piston and it's great.

I probably use it for playing these days between 5-7 hours weekly.

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I use a drum throne.
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Old 02-12-2010, 12:18 AM
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Another vote for Soundseat. Hopefully J.R. will be up and running again before too long. In the meantime, watch for "used" on the forums. I know they show up about as often as inexpensive pre-war Martins, but that's actually where I got mine (the Soundseat, not the Martin).

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Old 02-12-2010, 12:24 AM
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I started with this:



and ended with this:



Took about a half hour with a screwdriver, hand drill and a hand saw.

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I might have to do this for the porch.
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Old 02-18-2010, 07:16 PM
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I have had my soundseat for a few years. I agree it is the ultimate players chair. It is built like a tiger tank and it's adjustability makes it very flexible for many styles . I also hope JR gets goin again.
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Old 01-01-2013, 11:25 AM
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SoundSeat

For years i have looked for something comfortable
i tried cushions, stools, etc.
nothing seemed to work

i read the SoundSeat reviews
looked at the price
took a deep breath (cause i'm not a rich guy)
and bought it

totally the way to go
it is an amazing seat
as i continue to tweak it
it just gets better and better

equally and if not more important
JR - the owner, founder, creater
it one great guy
it is a total pleasure to do business with him

i encourage you to buy a SoundSeat
you will never regret it

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