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  Posted by BrightHawk on September 1, 2026 at 4:29 pm

  Anyone have recommendations for a guitar stool / chair to use for practicing? I’m 5’7″ and my office chair armrests get in the way.

  John678 replied 2 weeks ago 7 Members · 7 Replies
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  Skyman911

  Member

  September 3, 2026 at 12:55 pm

  This is what I’ve been using. There are some nicer ones with backrests and guitar stands as well. I also always use a strap when playing on the stool.

  https://www.guitarcenter.com/Proline/24-in-Faux-Leather-Guitar-Stool-1318288928539.gc?template=0y7n73MAL4Km&customer_id=674-976-5238&source=4WWRWXGL&utm_medium=paid-search&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=GC_G_NTM_LIA-PMX_Other_N-U&utm_term=107281677&utm_content=lia&utm_id=17752315114&utm_creative=&utm_marketing_tactic=general&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=17751183270&gclid=Cj0KCQjwteTUBhD4ARIsAEYjs3qJQuiL3DEimbVTWDHOxgpGXg3pJe4aKJ6t5HvFW3Ai5vydFXmNLZ4aAuEqEALw_wcB

  

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  albert_d

  Member

  September 4, 2026 at 7:45 am

  I use most anything without arms or periodically play standing up for the exercise and practice of performing.

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  jorgemac

  Member

  September 4, 2026 at 6:38 pm

  i have 2 retired office chairs that I removed the arms from. One in the music area and one in my bedroom. I’m old and want to sit down when playing and they are super comfortable. Most office chairs have removable arm rests. I did purchase a padded “guitar Stool” but I never have felt comfortable using it.

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  jumpinjeff

  Member

  September 5, 2026 at 10:23 am

  I used a big therapy ball for years. Not sure it helped or hindered. Now I use a wood seat armless chair. I wait for my butt to hurt and that is my cue to get up and stretch….Hips, back, shoulders, neck, elbows, wrists, and fingers. This method has yet to let me down, it has proven surprisingly advantageous. The wood seat is the key. I can only sit so long.

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  JeffM.22

  Member

  September 5, 2026 at 1:02 pm

  Any chair without arm rests should work well. But for a solution specific choice, here is what I would choose, from Amazon or just about any music store. https://a.co/d/09wf8IlL

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  Gator GFW-GTR-SEATDLX Deluxe Guitar Seat | Protective case/bag, Padded, Durable construction, Portable : Amazon.ca: Musical Instruments, Stage & Studio

  Gator GFW-GTR-SEATDLX Deluxe Guitar Seat | Protective case/bag, Padded, Durable construction, Portable : Amazon.ca: Musical Instruments, Stage & Studio

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  BrightHawk

  Member

  September 10, 2026 at 1:51 pm

  Thanks everyone for the recommendations. I’m going to give a stool a try. Sure hope it helps my guitar playing – it needs some lovin’

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  John678

  Member

  September 10, 2026 at 6:26 pm

  I’m thinking about the Portal Extra Large Quick Folding Tripod Stool with Backrest Fishing Camping Chair with Carry Strap on Amazon for $35. Reason being I’ve been practicing at my car during lunch and need something compact. Might give it a try. No armrest, has pocket for my phone and lightweight. For lunchtime could be good.

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