Bass stools

[Joe Taylor]

I just got done playing three 2 hour concerts, the Messiah. It's a workout for sure.

After all the sitting my Butt was done about 30 min befor the concert was over. I have a good padded stool, so soft is not the issue. It's the sweat issue.

Have any of you used a sheap skin on your stool?

Any other ideas?

Joe

[toman]

How about padded chamois lined cycling shorts? I've never tried them for bass playing but they sure work great on those long bike rides...

[Paul Warburton]

I use sheep skin on my stool and am happy with it. The only thing I've done that would make my stool different from others is ( I don't like talking about my stool!) I use a metal stool and it has a metal, circular stablizer near the bottom that you can use as a foot rest. I cut off one of the lengths between the legs that let the lower bout of my bass in....so it doesn't get all banged up.

[Steve Killingsworth]

Originally posted by Paul Warburton
The only thing I've done that would make my stool different from others is . . .

A high fiber diet can also make your stool somewhat different.

[toman]

That's a good point Steve; a bran muffin or two would probably make the stool quite soft and comfy.

[Paul Warburton]

Originally posted by Steve Killingsworth
A high fiber diet can also make your stool somewhat different.

I was hoping I could trust you guys to exhibit some class on this stool stuff....but no, you have to stoop (oops, there we go again!)

[Marcus Johnson]

Hmmm...wonder what kind of stool is best for scat singing....

[John Sprague]

For a sweaty drum gig, I've found a doubled-over terry bath towel to be a good solution.

[Damon Rondeau]

Please guys, start a new thread when necessary.

I propose: "fingering bass stools."

[kip]

or you could try playing in a prostate position.