Ergo chairs that are suitable for playing guitar...

Jack_

I remember seeing a video a while back where a guy was sat in a chair that looked like a Herman Miller type thing but the arms could be folded up to sit parallel with the back rest.

Any recommendations for a good chair for extensive use that has arm-rests that can be suitably moved so they don't get in the way while playing guitar.

Is this something a Herman Miller Aeron can do? Can you get the arms out of the way?

Thanks.

octatonic

The Aeron, imho, is a triumph of style over substance.

Ergonomic is not a word I would apply to it- my physio agrees.

Have a look at this: http://www.dack.com/misc/aeron.html

Jalapeno

Agree those Herman Miller Aeron things are crap to sit on for any length of time.

A armless chair is my choice, also used to be known as a Typist's chair, but I suspect probably a non-PC term these days, must be  properly adjusted of course.

Jack_

No way I could sit on something like that for hours on end.

The best chair looks to be the KAB Executive, but it's not common and is very expensive.

I was hoping an Aeron would fit the bill because then I can get one off eBay or the like for £400.

I'd rather not go armless, I'd like arms that can get out of the way.

Jalapeno

Give me one of those old fashioned things any time !  They're built to make you sit properly and prevent back and arm ache.

Don't be fooled by the pretty precioussssssss.

Clarky

this is the chair I have..

it's comfy and the arms can move up out of the way

I just didn't put the wheels on mine so it don't slide around when I'm playing

http://www.staples.co.uk/tweddle-mesh-task-chair/cbs/415893.html?promoCode=300300666&Effort_Code=WW&Find_Number=415893

Winny_Pooh

A good quality drum stool with a raised edge at the back is great.