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Chair recommendations for chill-mode

For years I've been using something like an armless desk chair, the only problem being it's not very comfortable. Recently I've been playing while standing, which I prefer to do when I'm really serious about practising.

What I'm looking for is a recommendation for a chair that would accommodate the times where I'm just noodling around. Looking for something comfortable for extended periods of time. Was considering a papasan chair, but fear it would pose the same problem I have with a couch (arms/elbows colliding with couch). Maybe there's just a better way to sit on the couch or hold the guitar on the couch?

Any ideas are welcome.

TIA

Posted Nov 19, 2015, 7:42 PM UTC

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HungryKoalas•

Maybe you're looking for something like an armless recliner or lounge chair?

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handbandit•

I've been looking for a chair too! I was thinking about a stool with cushion but not sure..

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HoiPolloiter•

You should look into "gliders." They're designed to be safe rocking chairs to use in babies' bedrooms. You can get them for $100 and up, and you don't have to install the arms. There's one called the "Pick-n-Glider" which is advertised as being built for guitarists, but it's just a nice glider with a thick cushion.

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jizzMusician•

I haven't found anything better than my couch. I'll tell you from experience that a bean bag chair sucks for this and to not bother with one of them. Keep us updated.

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AGuysBlues'74 Gibson LP Custom, US Strat, '67 Marshall SL100•

I play almost exclusively standing up now, but way back when I used to use a Malawi chair that I bought in... Malawi ;) You may be lucky and have an african emporium near you that has them; a lot of African shops do and they're both comfortable and give your arms a considerable amount of freedom.

Only thing to bear in mind is that no 2 chairs are alike as they're all hand-crafted so if possible it's better to try one out before you buy it.

I'm guessing this'll be one of the weirder recommendations in this thread!

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