Choosing a stool for electric bass guitar

[N. Kentucky Bass]

I have a Kktoner rolling stool.

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It's not too shabby.
Pretty sturdy.
It adjusts from 20" to 26"
Easy to put together.
Not bad for $80.00

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I have to say it: that seat looks like it melted! Can you describe what this unique shape feels like to sit on compared to a more conventional flat drum throne seat?

 

[75Ric]

I have the Fender 351. For the most part, I use it to practice. I've used it out a couple of times. It works fine. I don't really sit in it, more resting my butt on it with feet on the floor. The height is stationary; you can't adjust it. The guitar rest is a nice convenience. I don't buy into having the guitar rest at the back of the chair - there's no difference for me. I'm not so sure about using it for 2-3 sets. Although it is a chair, it's really more a stool. Sitting on a stool isn't the most comfortable or secure-feeling thing for me. If I were using it to play out, I would consider a drum throne with a backrest.

 

[Watchootognbout]

I have to say it: that seat looks like it melted! Can you describe what this unique shape feels like to sit on compared to a more conventional flat drum throne seat?

I'd say it feels like a miniature saddle.
Quite comfortable.

 

[Mario Ed]

Several of you are extolling the virtues of a drum throne. How important is a backrest? I see many throne seats with the back slightly curled up to create a physical "butt stop" -- is that good enough without adding the weight and mechanical process of attaching/detaching a seat back?

I could go without the backrest if I needed to but it’s much more comfortable with it. Removing the backrest on the ROC N Soc is very easy, no need for any tools.

 

[SLO Surfer]

I got this adjustable stool from Lemur Music after I had surgery and was playing upright in production shows. I’ve had it for 15 years and still use it on occasion. Bonus points for folding up narrow to fit in vehicles.

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[Shoreline Gold]

+1 for the Gator. It works well for me.

 

[Krisfield]

Gravity FM SEAT1 BR

Fully Adjustable Height and Seat Tilt Angle
Footrest Adjustable Height
Backrest Adjustable Height and Depth
Backrest is Detachable
Min Height 670mm, Max Height 970mm

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[N. Kentucky Bass]

Gravity FM SEAT1 BR

Fully Adjustable Height and Seat Tilt Angle
Footrest Adjustable Height
Backrest Adjustable Height and Depth
Backrest is Detachable
Min Height 670mm, Max Height 970mm

Gravity Musician Stool

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I wanted to like this one. The intro video is great. But the reviews on Amazon pretty much trash it. It's made in China, and contrary to that country's reputation for manufacturing, the reported build quality is awful. Amazon.com

What is your experience with this one?

 

[Jeff Scott]

This is what I use (not the Stickley 354 1/2, the one on the left).

It's on page 26 of this catalog.

 

[Krisfield]

Sorry dude, I don't wanna get involved in this sort conversation.

I wanted to like this one. The intro video is great. But the reviews on Amazon pretty much trash it. It's made in China, and contrary to that country's reputation for manufacturing, the reported build quality is awful. Amazon.com

What is your experience with this one?

 

[LHbassist]

I love the Gator Frameworks. The stand on THE FRONT of it, instead of the back, seems like it's better for balancing. I choose not to use the built in guitar stand most of the time. I'm almost 73, back issues make me take advantage of being able to sit on some gigs. The thing I like most is how relatively light it is, and it folds VERY close to flat for transport, other than the 'L' shaped backrest bracket. Easy to transport, and it's pretty comfortable.
I had a much heavier square tube seat/stool and it was heavy, and a pain to transport. I'm 6'-2" 245 pounds, and the Gator supports me just fine.
Coincidentally, the leader and frontman of The Comstock Cowboys has the same stool. I paid about a hundred bucks for it several years ago. Money well spent.
P.S., yes, that's a Gator double bass bag. (No not string bass) They make great stuff.

 

[chuck1073]

I'd like to hear more about this one from anyone that's tried it. It looks like the K&M, but at a fraction the price.

I own one now. It's well built. Very sturdy and adjustable. My only complaint is that it isn't very foldable. Otherwise, it really gets the job done.

 

[chuck1073]

that looks pretty nice. how much does it actually fold up?

The legs fold inward...that's about it. I'm not using the back rest.

 

[chuck1073]

Lot of negative reviews on this one in terms of footrest stability, plus discomfort on the seat. Your experience?

I haven't had any trouble with the footrest. It adjusts easily. The rubber/plastic sleeves to tend to slip a little. I think a bit a gaff tape around the metal tube would solve that. I really only use it for practice as I'd rather stand while performing since I sing. No comfort issues here.

 

[Passinwind]

Subscribed, as a weekly jam I often play is in a very small space and playing sitting just works most of that time over there. The jam host recently bought a few different stools for the regulars, the Sam Ash throne upthread being my favorite so far. I also play acoustic guitar at that jam fairly frequently, so I think left leg support and a foot stool is likely to be my solution, because right leg outright sucks for acoustic guitar in my particular use case, and adapting to left leg for my fretless BGs seems relatively easy and probably better health wise in the long term.

 

[N. Kentucky Bass]

Can anyone confirm the weight of a Roc N Soc? For some reason, this number is elusive. Amazon lists it at 0.01 ounces, which can't be true! Nothing on the Rock Site either. Even better, weight of the standard throne plus a backrest?

 

[Pdaddy1978]

Back when I was gigging out on the regular, I always performed standing. In the studio, I used a plain old padded bar stool. Might have even accidentally followed me home from a gig somewhere.
These days this is the stool I use most days :

Not very portable.... but its dang comfy!

 

[mikeGJ]

I have a Lemur, bought for upright, works for BG just fine, lives, folded up, in the back of the vehicle that goes to practice and gigs.

 

[N. Kentucky Bass]

This is what I use (not the Stickley 354 1/2, the one on the left).
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It's on page 26 of this catalog.

I'm starting to wonder if this is the right approach. How high is the seat off the floor? Do you use the foot rest or is it just for stability? I guess if one goes this route, the seat level must be perfect since it's non-adjustable. Is the padding thick enough? Lots of reviewers say you need about 3 inches for comfort. Plus no padding on the back, which seems more suited to mid-upper back versus the lumbar area.

P.S. Nice 15/6's from Don! He made several cabs for me, which brings fond memories of gigging those for a few years during the Dave Green(boy) phase.

 

[TheBass]

My choice: König&Meyer km14045:
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