Padded Portable Chair/Stool?

[jackajesusfreak]

Hey all,
I go into nursing homes and entertain. I'm using a padded piano bench to sit on. Because it does not have back support, I'm starting to get back aches after the hour session. I was wondering if anyone had any ideas or possibilities where I could pick up a portable padded stool/chair with back support? I've googled with no luck so far. I know it's a long shot but I figured it never hurts to ask. Thanks in advance.
Jack

[fu22ba55]

Pedal steel guys figured this out a while ago. Lots of room inside for pedals, etc... but pricey.

Keys players love 'em too.

http://www.gfimusicalproducts.com/Pa...nd%20Cases.htm

[snyderz]

I'm sure you can find a small chair/stool with a backrest for less than $300!

[PastorofMuppets]

a possible cheaper option might be a drummers throne with a backrest.

[Phalex]

Originally Posted by PastorofMuppets

a possible cheaper option might be a drummers throne with a backrest.

Beat me to it!

[MalcolmAmos]

I play nursing homes - you can normally find a folding "bridge chord table - chair" at the home. Padded seat and back with no arms to get in the way. Or pick one up from Wal-Mart. It's a little lower than I like.......

I like a tall stool with a padded cover - Wal-Mart unpainted bar stool. Tall enough to where I just back up to it and sit down. I do this several times in an hour gig. My back is not the problem, but, I do need to rest the old body and sit awhile.

Good luck.

[MD]

I use one of these. The foot rest is in the perfect spot when the seat is raised. I don't think I use the back rest a lot though.

[Giorgetto]

I have one of these with a back rest and it works very well for me, they have different models/options and you can check them out at: www.rocnsoc.com

[kb9wyz]

Originally Posted by PastorofMuppets

a possible cheaper option might be a drummers throne with a backrest.

+1

Some really nice drum thrones out there. Really nice.

[saguarosqueezer]

Originally Posted by MD

I use one of these. The foot rest is in the perfect spot when the seat is raised. I don't think I use the back rest a lot though.

MD, what kind of stool is this? Thanks!

[One Bad Monkey]

That is a fairly standard keyboard stool that a lot of online stores brand as their own. I have one that I got through Musician's Friend (they slapped their label on it), and it works very well. The downside is that it's not that comfortable if you're sitting on it for hours on end (I use mine in a theatre pit). So, I had an upholsterer re-cover the chair and put different padding in it, and it works great now.

[MD]

Originally Posted by saguarosqueezer

MD, what kind of stool is this? Thanks!

It's an "On Stage" adjustable throne.
On-Stage Stands Adjustable Throne: Shop Accessories & Other Musical Instruments | Musician's Friend

[AltGrendel]

Originally Posted by PastorofMuppets

a possible cheaper option might be a drummers throne with a backrest.

+1 on that.