Members rhino55 Posted September 15, 2011 Members Share Posted September 15, 2011 I need to get a new office chair for my home work space. Wheels no arms (lots o guitar) go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Lee Knight Posted September 16, 2011 Moderators Share Posted September 16, 2011 I need to get a new office chair for my home work space. Wheels no arms (lots o guitar)go http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/00074840 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members oldgitplayer Posted September 16, 2011 Members Share Posted September 16, 2011 A cheap chair can be a throwaway after a year.I bought 3 good German ergonomic chairs for my office 25 years ago and they are still going strong. BMW's of chairs.Everybody was comfortable - no bad backs - good lumbar support. When sitting at desk level height at the computer, I like instant adjustment to a higher level for playing guitar and singing.Regular height leaves you a bit bunched down with restricted arm movement and squashed lungs. It's a no-brainer. Buy a good chair, enjoy it, play and sing at your best, and keep it for life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Lee Knight Posted September 16, 2011 Moderators Share Posted September 16, 2011 At the office I use an Aeron style chair and love it. Not cheap but comfortable. But it has arms. In my studio I've got 3 standard armless chairs and they're uncomfortable. But they were free from work. And you can roll around the studio from spot to spot all while holding a guitar. I don't know of any comfortable armless office chairs. I'm sure they're out there. But I do casually look from time to time and haven't seen them. As far as Ikea goes, it's cheap stuff that can frequently fit the bill. It won't last a long time but can do ya till you find the right chair. But hey, by all means, if you're talking about spending some money, I'm not going to tell you not to! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Lee Knight Posted September 16, 2011 Moderators Share Posted September 16, 2011 Who knew, and armless Aeron. These were pretty trendy for a while but they are very comfortable. I'd be curious to see how they work for playing. http://www.amazon.com/Aeron-Chair-Armless-Herman-Miller/dp/B003INKEC0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1316144994&sr=8-1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members grace_slick Posted September 16, 2011 Members Share Posted September 16, 2011 Whenever we finally move into a place we love, we will be buying a new office chair. Our current one is too awkward for the guitars...big arms get in the way. Also, it's kind of falling apart thanks to the cats continually scratching it, and we put it together ourselves, so...it may collapse at any moment. lol Ikea...I like some of their stuff, it's inexpensive...but oh my GOD, it is TORTURE to actually go there! You need to leave a trail of breadcrumbs just to get out of the place! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bee3 Posted September 16, 2011 Members Share Posted September 16, 2011 Woh... just started googling chairs because I need one too. $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rhino55 Posted September 16, 2011 Author Members Share Posted September 16, 2011 Officially moved into the new place last night. Now I actually have a dedicated music space where I'll be able to leave some mics set up. This should be good for the writing process. I'll have to go try some chairs out next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bee3 Posted September 16, 2011 Members Share Posted September 16, 2011 Officially moved into the new place last night. Now I actually have a dedicated music space where I'll be able to leave some mics set up. This should be good for the writing process.I'll have to go try some chairs out next week. Pics? I'm working on mine as well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rhino55 Posted September 16, 2011 Author Members Share Posted September 16, 2011 Pics? I'm working on mine as well... for sure Once I get it set up. I talked to the landlord and after the first of the year he'll provide all materials to convert the back garage into a studio apartment that will be included in my rent as long as I stay there if I am willing to do the work. He is on board with some sound proofing but I still need to convince him to go all out, double studded room in side a room with two layers of sheetrock. The best part is I might be able to set it up with an actual control room. I already have all the labor lined up. That will be when the fun pics happen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members LCK Posted September 16, 2011 Members Share Posted September 16, 2011 Officially moved into the new place last night. Now I actually have a dedicated music space where I'll be able to leave some mics set up. This should be good for the writing process.I'll have to go try some chairs out next week. I bought mine at Staples. No arms, pretty dang durable, and all for $99. LCK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bee3 Posted September 16, 2011 Members Share Posted September 16, 2011 for sure Once I get it set up. I talked to the landlord and after the first of the year he'll provide all materials to convert the back garage into a studio apartment that will be included in my rent as long as I stay there if I am willing to do the work. He is on board with some sound proofing but I still need to convince him to go all out, double studded room in side a room with two layers of sheetrock. The best part is I might be able to set it up with an actual control room. I already have all the labor lined up. That will be when the fun pics happen Nice. Mine is a small portion of my basement dedicated to music... I didn't (couldn't) go all out with soundproofing and such... any new walls I put up I insulated with Roxul Safe-N-Sound, but I didn't go crazy. I didn't go crazy with ripping existing walls down and such... But I'm not concerned really with keeping sound out and I don't have drums in there, so I'm not too worried about it. I'll be focusing on acoustically treating inside the room so I don't get a ton of crazy reflections. Regardless, it'll be a room where I can keep all my equipment under lock and key so my kids can't get in there and destroy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rhino55 Posted September 16, 2011 Author Members Share Posted September 16, 2011 Nice. Mine is a small portion of my basement dedicated to music... I didn't (couldn't) go all out with soundproofing and such... any new walls I put up I insulated with Roxul Safe-N-Sound, but I didn't go crazy. I didn't go crazy with ripping existing walls down and such... But I'm not concerned really with keeping sound out and I don't have drums in there, so I'm not too worried about it. I'll be focusing on acoustically treating inside the room so I don't get a ton of crazy reflections. Regardless, it'll be a room where I can keep all my equipment under lock and key so my kids can't get in there and destroy it. sounds pretty rad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MDR Posted September 16, 2011 Members Share Posted September 16, 2011 If you go to an office showroom, don't dismiss the models that have arms. In many office chairs, the arms are easily removable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rhino55 Posted September 16, 2011 Author Members Share Posted September 16, 2011 If you go to an office showroom, don't dismiss the models that have arms. In many office chairs, the arms are easily removable. great tip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dramey Posted September 16, 2011 Members Share Posted September 16, 2011 I'm in the market myself. All I want is a comfortable chair with arms that will drop out of the way when I am playing. Ive seen a few with adjustable arms, but you can't adjust them quite far enough. I've been looking for the perfect chair for years now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members saturn1 Posted September 16, 2011 Members Share Posted September 16, 2011 I bought mine at Staples. No arms, pretty dang durable, and all for $99.LCK What LCK said, although I may have gotten mine at Office Depot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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