What do you sit on when you play?

[129Jayman]

I love playing guitar, like I am sure most of you do, but by back gets to aching after a while of playing. I bought a "guitar stool" last summer but I have found that the rail that I put my foot on is to high and makes my hip joint ache after a short time. Our dinning room chairs are fairly comfortable but with out padding on them my rear starts to hurt... arrg!

Maybe I am just getting old and need to not play for to long? LOL 

Just curious as to what you sit on when your are strumming along at home?

Jay

[DennisG]

This exact topic was covered pretty thoroughly in this thread:

http://www.unofficialtaylorguitarforum.com/index.php?topic=5813

[Psi]

I have sacroiliac joint/lower back pain, and believe it is better to keep both feet flat to the floor where possible, i.e. both hip joints in their natural position rather than one twisted - to achieve this I use a Dynarette cushion to support the guitar at a higher height - you can then sit on any bog standard chair and don't need a foot stool/rest- thoroughly recommended by me

[TaylorGirl]

This exact topic was covered pretty thoroughly in this thread:

http://www.unofficialtaylorguitarforum.com/index.php?topic=5813

Pick N' Gliders for me. Comfy!

[ebick]

I have a regular glider that I was able to take the arms off of (replaceable if I so choose).

[donlyn]

kitchen chair.  mostly i play at home.  chair is armless, cushioned, and most importantly at the right height to allow my feet to be flat on the floor with great posture.  i have sciatica, and learned that seating posture is everything.  chair is part of a set i inherited from my grand aunt which includes a chrome/formica table which might be best described as early lucille ball.

i also favor large acoustic guitars which helps force me to keep my back straight and not hunched over while playing.  guitar rests on my right thigh.  went into this a bit in a thread on the 818e grand orchestra a while back.  title of that thread was 'go models' and is currently near top of page 4 of this sub-forum.  page 3 of that topic.
http://www.unofficialtaylorguitarforum.com/index.php?topic=6050.30

[Wbferrara]

Picked up this beauty as a birthday present. Very comfortable seating and the leg length is tailored to you. They ask for your measurements when you order.

[129Jayman]

Picked up this beauty as a birthday present. Very comfortable seating and the leg length is tailored to you. They ask for your measurements when you order.

Nice chair! Who makes it?

Jay

[Stringband Eric]

Whatever is available.  Folding chairs, restaurant chairs, whatever is there.  My preference is for a chair with no arms, but if that's the only thing available, and we will be sitting, then I adjust.

Around home, I'm usually lounging on the couch when playing.

[Wbferrara]

It's called the Sonus musicians chair.  Wade Boggs in North Carolina makes them.  Wonderful folks to work with.

[Strumming Fool]

I stand when I play. Singing works better when I'm standing. Also, posture and back pain seem to be less of an issue.

[Txmiller]

At home I use either an office chair with no arms or a stool.

[Sprintbob]

My wife gave me an Ultimate Guitar Chair for my birthday.  I really like it, no back discomfort.  I was using a Dynarette also to keep the neck of the guitar up while seated but recently found the Neck Up and I like it a lot better than the Dynarette. i had also tried a foot stool but both Dynarette and Neck Up were better for me. Good luck.

[Stealyerface]

Piano bench.

No arms, and hides all my guitar stuff inside.

Tough on the rear end after a few hours though.

Maybe I can find a nice cushion for it someday.

~syf

[deepermagic]

a pumpkin.