Chairs for Guitar Practice or Studio

[Jeff1965]

Any thoughts on this? Has anyone ever used one of those kneeling chairs for playing guitar and practicing? Or what about ergonomic office chairs? Any good budget options you know about?

[Gary Nelson]

I'd just be sure that if you use an office chair, you don't have arms on it.    After I started working from home, I'd pick up a guitar at my desk when I had a break, and the arms really got in the way.

I personally l steer clear of stools.   My practice room has carpet and stools can often be a bit unsteady.   I took a spill one time - luckily the guitar wasn't hurt!

Today, I just use a simple straight back chair that I purchased at Target.    Probably not the best ergonomic choice, but it gets the job done.   I just want to be sure to keep my feet free so I can access my pedal board, so the kneeling option might not work for me.

[Jeff1965]

Good point about the ability to access pedals. I never really thought about chairs really until just the other day when I decided I was going to set up a "real" practice area. Since I started looking into it I found out that, just like everything else, there is a lot of small things to think about regarding chairs. Lots of info out there, but, I don't want to get stuck in the "options paralysis" state. Better to just get something than to spend a month or two deciding on what to get. The no arm rest thing is a must. I'm going to run by a couple of thrift stores today and just have a look. Can always run by a used office furniture store - I'm sure there is one somewhere around here. 

[Eracer_Team-DougH]

I always wear a strap sitting or standing 

and I can stand/sit at will 

I’ve done the office chair thing and yes you have to sit forward a bit for the arms

i switched to a drummer throne long ago 

if a drummer can thrash around on drums with both legs pumping up/down then I can sit on one and play

 

ps. I practice at work (in spare office) and only office chairs, I also practice in the front passenger seat of my car when it’s cold or raining out. 
you want cramped, 

Edited November 9, 2023 by Eracer_Team-DougH