Hopf Dynarette High

I've been using various guitar supports that attach to the guitar with suckers, which are ok but can become detached and can be a bother when changing guitars having to move it from one guitar to another. This cushion overcomes those problems and is probably the simplest possible solution to provide a comfortable playing position.

It's not adjustable like a stick on support and it took me a while to get used to the slightly different playing position it provides, but once I did, I found it surprisingly effective and stable.

I tend to use this most of the time now and think it would be nice to also have the smaller size to allow for different seating positions.

I Have only awarded it 4 stars instead of 5 as I think it is quite expensive for what it is, although Thomann was by far the best price I found for a genuine Hopf Dynarette.

I was pondering for a while over the choice of guitar support. Ergoplay-type devices initially felt like first choice (no practical experience, just from reading reviews), but there was one key aspect to address: I've got a classical and two acoustics guitars. The idea that I would be regularly fiddling with suction cups back and forth didn't quite resonate with me. So I went for a Dynarette High (I'm relatively tall, 182 cm). What can I say? It's simple, it's nicely manufactured - I really have nothing to complain about, and it just works to my full satisfaction. If I need to switch guitars - that's done in a blink of the eye. Really convenient. And there's nothing to break, nothing to replace... I recommend it without hesitation.

There is no denying that the traditional playing position for classical guitar using a footstool is not very ergonomic. I could never play for very long without getting a stiff back and/or pins and needles in one of my legs. And so I began looking around for alternatives.

Basically, these fall into two categories: devices that are attached to the guitar, usually by suction pads, and those that aren't. This cushion is in the latter group. I did not like the idea of suction pads on my guitar, which I thought might create unsightly marks, and I doubted how securely they would hold the guitar in position. Therefore, I chose the Dynarette cushion.

I have been very happy with my choice. The cushion is well made and does the job. The bottom surface is made of a non-slip fabric that keeps it in place on the thigh. It is simple and effective. The only downside I can see is that it would take up quite a lot of space in your case if you were touring, but this has not been an issue for me.