Need a good chair recommendation

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This isn’t the usual question, but I’d like to know if anyone has a recommendation for a good chair for practicing bass? I’m currently sitting on a desk chair that is well past it’s prime. The only saving grace is that it has armrests that fold up and don’t get in the way. Beyond that and general comfort, should I be looking for anything specific?

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Depending on the space you have I’ve been using a wide piano bench for the longest time. Any comfortable chair with no armrest preferred. I don’t like one with wheels.

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Reading material:

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I have the same problem. I got six ribs broken from an unfortunate collision a few years ago. I’ve found that a standard kitchen chair with a padded back works fine. Looks like playing standing up is a thing of the past for me too.

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I use a stool instead of a chair. I like being able to park a foot on the foot rest as opposed to the floor if i want to.

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I have the Fender 351 Studio Seat and it works pretty well. It’s basically a tall stool with a removable back, and it also doubles as a guitar stand. I think Gator Frameworks sells something similar. I love it and it sits out of the way in the corner when not in use.

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Probably more then you ever wanted to know about chairs for guitar players. Or maybe not.

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Thinking about getting this one:

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I actually found this more comfortable.
IKEA folding stool not padded. Padding is comfortable for a short session, sitting on a soft padded stool for a long session puts my legs to sleep. Thousand needles sensations is not fun, :rofl:

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Watch out for the stand tripping you up. I’ve strapped up the stand part of my stool permanently because it provides a far better trip hazard than stand!

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I suppose I should consider that one since my surname is Franklin! :rofl:

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You have that one?

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No, but a similar one. No back and the stand is at the back but presents the same trip hazard!

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I nearly bought this one.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Realm-Thrones-Ergonomic-Office-Chair/dp/B094BY5GCS/ref=sr_1_3_sspa?crid=3IBK0DYMYYTU5&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.s8Xxm5Lj31d3yLfYNuaLL5C4la2jp3ZHb39Sw7RZMvc_ddE-_3en9QI8CUoihjoh1pWXQtfHBlWYalROkJ9qs2LkSBsviEu1dPPNXb_5QoMEOzRimvWFjMC6S-a4rKUc75LeYib15uWxFgZMFN3L6WSeRhcOH0cewKh6s_dtQN1xrAfN6HRo9cMa0ELTZ94wO5juizdSH6odWQwQq61jwOe7yGeJ7VpfBkevw7xfxogPTZM3Eh64Dgy9DSUOqxSrb8Z-2JRMp21ilQvFDM6Io-6o-l77rqBbwqiT4HOzD60.BNMx2s_xk00JTUqMwG7vubLS0cl6lLd2_BuG_F8enC4&dib_tag=se&keywords=office%2Bchair%2Bswivel%2Barms&qid=1722185699&sprefix=office%2Bchair%2Bswivel%2Barms%2Caps%2C105&sr=8-3-spons&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.d7e5a2de-8759-4da3-993c-d11b6e3d217f&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&th=1

Ordered a stool instead… but I still have that one save for when my current chair is dead dead.

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Plus, it’s got that great ToneSeat. :grin:

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[Gravity FM SEAT1 BR – Thomann UK]

I have this one. I have 2 prolapsed discs and its very comfortable

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Not to mention great vibration transfer, :joy:

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I bought one of these leather seats for guitarists. It wasn’t/isn’t inexpensive, but it looks and feels great after 20 years of use.

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Woah, a little too much information there, @Al1885.
:flushed:

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@david.addis Or maybe just enough? :smiling_imp:

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