Huge Hands Posted September 28, 2022 Share Posted September 28, 2022 Hello fellow Basschatters, This might be a very odd and specific request, but here goes. I have recently returned from hospital after extensive surgery on....ahem.....my posterior. I usually play in a concert band where everyone sits down and plays. I have a long way to go in my healing process, but I would like to return to rehearsals soon. I certainly won't be able to stand and play for any length of time. We usually sit on plastic classroom style chairs. My issue is that even with my support cushions (which I would take), they are quite low and there is no back support. I do have a Transit van, but don't have the strength to hump big chairs around. I'm basically after a drum stool style folding detachable tripod leg base, but with an office chair type top on to give me a wide base for my support cushions and comfortable sitting position. All of the office chairs I have seen seem to have fixed heavy tripod wheely bases. Due to the support cushions working in a kind f square cushion type way, I don't think a round or moulded drum stool top would work. I am also dismissing most folding audience style chairs as I am quite a heavy chap and again I thik height will be an issue. I'd love a sturdy gas strut like the better drum stools. I just wondered if any of you knew of anything or had used something like I'm looking for? As I realise I have opened myself up for this kind of thing, please feel free to let loose with the piles jokes too. It is not piles, but I'm sure some of them will be funny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulThePlug Posted September 28, 2022 Share Posted September 28, 2022 (edited) Maybe a Folding Camping style chair?.. without arms, so they dont get in the way... Edited September 28, 2022 by PaulThePlug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamIAm Posted September 28, 2022 Share Posted September 28, 2022 Some years ago I required some cushioning for a similar problem whilst sat for a couple of hours on hard chairs. I found that a styrofoam bead filled, horseshoe cushion (One of those sold to air travellers as a neck support for snoozing) worked amazingly well ... and was small enough across to fit on most any chair. S'manth x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudpup Posted September 28, 2022 Share Posted September 28, 2022 I used one of these in the car for a while when I had some posterior issues. Worked a treat.....might be worth a try iamcomfi Coccyx Cushion - Medium Hardness - Seat Cushion for Office Chair Desk & Car Driving - Premium Heat Sensitive & Durable Memory Foam Sitting Pillow https://amzn.eu/d/c2QgIXV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huge Hands Posted September 28, 2022 Author Share Posted September 28, 2022 Thanks for that. I have a specialist hospital supplied cushion called a Valley cushion which works well. It is a supportive sturdy portable chair that I need to put it on that is what I'm looking for. Something that is more adjustable than just a basic classroom chair, but that can be folded/broken down and taken away after each rehearsal. Google seems to suggest there is no such thing but thought someone on here might know of something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemmywinks Posted September 28, 2022 Share Posted September 28, 2022 1 hour ago, Huge Hands said: Thanks for that. I have a specialist hospital supplied cushion called a Valley cushion which works well. It is a supportive sturdy portable chair that I need to put it on that is what I'm looking for. Something that is more adjustable than just a basic classroom chair, but that can be folded/broken down and taken away after each rehearsal. Google seems to suggest there is no such thing but thought someone on here might know of something. Try carp fishing chairs, usually fully adjustable and fold flat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemmywinks Posted September 28, 2022 Share Posted September 28, 2022 You can also get canal stool fishing platforms with adjustable backrests as well. https://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/16413617/nufish-restabox-16413617 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huge Hands Posted September 29, 2022 Author Share Posted September 29, 2022 11 hours ago, lemmywinks said: You can also get canal stool fishing platforms with adjustable backrests as well. https://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/16413617/nufish-restabox-16413617 Hi Lemmy, Thanks for this - it is he sort of leftfield stuff I wouldn't have thought of (I don't do fishing) that I was hoping someone would know about! However, this one is quite expensive for something I should only need for about a year and I'd be worried about accidentally catching my wounds on those poles sticking up, but it is definitely on my shortlist (of this 1 so far)... I will definitely look deeper into the fishing world though. I thought they would be a lot more "sit back" camping chairs type thing where I wouldn't be able to get comfy with the bass, but this one is definitely a possibility. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemmywinks Posted September 29, 2022 Share Posted September 29, 2022 8 minutes ago, Huge Hands said: Hi Lemmy, Thanks for this - it is he sort of leftfield stuff I wouldn't have thought of (I don't do fishing) that I was hoping someone would know about! However, this one is quite expensive for something I should only need for about a year and I'd be worried about accidentally catching my wounds on those poles sticking up, but it is definitely on my shortlist (of this 1 so far)... I will definitely look deeper into the fishing world though. I thought they would be a lot more "sit back" camping chairs type thing where I wouldn't be able to get comfy with the bass, but this one is definitely a possibility. A lot of them are quite low with semi reclined backrests, there's loads of different ones though. The good news is that fishermen are complete tarts and are constantly buying the latest models even though the ones they have are almost exactly the same so the used market is pretty healthy. Usually loads of carp chairs on Facebook and there should be something at every price point. This looks like it has a fully adjustable backrest, extending legs and no arm rests for £39: https://fishdeal.co.uk/t/fishing-chairs/ultimate-recliner-chair-green?gclid=CjwKCAjwhNWZBhB_EiwAPzlhNiy4UnXP9k-4n2_fz5vkjBHM0GdGqe6wJJ73j1MNUeFCqS2h1-IZDhoCji8QAvD_BwE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudewheresmybass Posted September 29, 2022 Share Posted September 29, 2022 I have in my mind that there is a thing called a "musician's practice stool" A quick google came up with a few different options. If there's something appropriate for you there, there may well be second-hand examples available elsewhere? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downunderwonder Posted October 1, 2022 Share Posted October 1, 2022 Director's Chair. Pop cushion on seat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huge Hands Posted October 3, 2022 Author Share Posted October 3, 2022 On 01/10/2022 at 09:32, Downunderwonder said: Director's Chair. Pop cushion on seat. Thanks, What I was looking for was something that would give me good back support and be very sturdy as I am ashamed to say I am a hefty chap. I am 6'3 and around 145kg so wanted something strong and durable, that I could lean back in if my back was giving me problems because I am sitting at weird angles to help my wounds. I did consider a director's chair., but I dont have the best of experience with folding mechanism chairs as I tend to break them! On top of this, the problem is many folding chairs also have armrests and I don't want those as they will get in the way of the bass. I did have a good look over the weekend and nearly went for a shower chair type thing with removable armrests but have decided to give it a go tonight with what is in the rehearsal hall (plastic school chairs) as I wouldn't have been able to get anything this quick anyway. If I can find a good, not too worn/broken one I might be ok, but I think it might be too low for me. We'll see. Wish me luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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