Viajero Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 What, if anything, do you sit on when you're practising? I tend to stand up, but really what I need is a decent, tall-ish stool. I've used good ones in pits and rehearsals in various places, but wondered if anyone had any particular recommendations. K&M's offering is a trifle expensive, Stagg seems to do one with a backrest but I've never used one, and my inner realist suggests an IKEA bar stool might just annoy me. Any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennifer Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 You know those cool circle ones with a brand name you see in music shops? My local does the Fender logo'd circle top ones for £30 I think - ask your local shop about it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarhead Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 (edited) I rest my rear on my computer seat, 1 of those spinny jobs. Practice in front of my pc so i can play along to tracks I have on my pc or youtube. Had to remove one armrest so that i could rest my bass on my leg without it poking into the armrest. Zach Edited August 30, 2008 by 5_string_death Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubs Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 Nothing swively or with armrests ...anything else goes I had a short stool (about 2ft high) when I was living at home that was great. With a stool though, whether it be high or low, make sure it has somewhere to rest your feet at a comfortable height. There’s nothing worse than having dangling feet on a high stool. I had to play a half hour acoustic set once with a stool like that…it was so uncomfortable and tiring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machines Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 My bed.. or the amp itself sometimes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 I'm a lazy git with bad posture so I slump back in a Lofa Sofa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 Drum stool for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tayste_2000 Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 I've got one of these coming next week [url="http://www.staggmusic.com/products/products_detail.php?langue=uk&oneid=1377"]http://www.staggmusic.com/products/product...&oneid=1377[/url] I'll let you know how it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viajero Posted August 30, 2008 Author Share Posted August 30, 2008 Ah yes, please do. A backrest and footrest - might be just the job. Is a drum stool not a bit low to the floor, Ped? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 Hi mate, To be honest it is a little bit but I am used to it now! My feet are square on the floor and my bass rests on my knee quite nicely but not ideal for long periods. The Stagg one looks good, but might look a bit like an S&M device in my lounge! Cheers ped Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tayste_2000 Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 [quote name='ped' post='273165' date='Aug 30 2008, 02:51 PM']The Stagg one looks good, but might look a bit like an S&M device in my lounge! Cheers ped[/quote] So it would match the others then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayfan Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 [quote name='tayste_2000' post='273449' date='Aug 31 2008, 01:07 AM']So it would match the others then?[/quote] Haha...beat me to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 Haha you couple of sodz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 I was feeling a bit flush and bought a full uber-monster Pearl Roadster drum throne for practice. I like it, as I can fold it up and take with me to rehearsals, but it is sturdy enough to use as an office/studio stool as well. It has an adjustable back support too. The seat is designed especially for different drumming techiniques (double pedal etc) so can be adjusted for seating comfort. This seems to work well for my practicing too as I can find a sweet spot for playing. I guess that needs a bit more explaining! - Basically, my strap height is such that when I stand up from a seated position, the bass is in exactly the same position. So A stool that gives me the correct support is perfect! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viajero Posted August 31, 2008 Author Share Posted August 31, 2008 I've tried practising while on the throne... not as glamourous as it sounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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