Stools

[Bassfinger]

No, I don't mean poops, I mean the things you sit on.

 

Last Saturdays gig finally drive it home that waiting for a new hip and being stood up for 3 and a half hours are largely incompatible. It hurt a lot, and I had to drug up with prescription goofballs just to get to sleep.

 

So I need a stool, the type guitarists sometimes use.  I'm 6'5" tall so I need the full height 70cm+ sort, which is no problem.

 

The real issue is that most have either a 220lb weight limit, or don't quote a weight limit at all. The problem there is that im over 270lbs.  10 or even 20 over wouldn't worry me, but 50+ over is probably pushing my luck to a dangerous degree.

 

So, do any of you fine fellows or fellowesses know of such a stool that is able to manage the huskier gent? Or do you know of any alternative folding type stools that might be suitable?

 

I don't plan to spend the while gig sat down like Val Doonican, but the chance to occasionally lean on it a bit to take the weight off my worn out parts here and there would be most welcome.

 

Many thanks,

 

Dirk.

 

 

 

Edited March 21, 2022 by Bassfinger
Giggling at my own stool jokes

[Jonesy]

I was hoping for a poop reference and there it was in the first line. I wasn't disappointed 😂

 

I've got a dodgy ligament in my ankle and was wondering about something similar recently. How about one of these ....

 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B074MBK2XD/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_i_P934PPTXXX11W3MHQRTX

 

Doesn't look as comfy as a proper guitar stool, but it does have a back rest and is foldable. So maybe a rock n roll cushion could be used to up the comfort factor?

 

[Bigguy2017]

Not sure if these are tall enough, but...

Heavy Duty Drum Throne | Drummerworld Forum

 

[bertbass]

I use one of these, 

 

https://www.dv247.com/en_GB/GBP/Koenig-Meyer-14044-Stool-black-fabric/art-ACC0004958-000?campaign=GShopping/GB&ProgramUUID=HADAqJarPzAAAAFlea9yjI.G&gclid=CjwKCAjwxOCRBhA8EiwA0X8hi6TLgopASRDVbA3UecGjNJ_dqwyVBK-faAW8BF-x-dfcEh6XJF1MfxoCBWMQAvD_BwE

 

It's excellent and has no problem supporting 6 feet tall and 18 and a bit stone me.  You can find them in many shops, not just the one above.  It's got a bit more expensive than when I bought mine though.  You can also buy a back rest for it.

Edited March 21, 2022 by bertbass

[Bassfinger]

Thanks for all the suggestions.

 

Ive emailed DV's re the Koenig-Meyer job to see whatnthe load capacity is. It certainly looks beefy.  

[NHM]

My speaker cab doubles as a shooting stick

[TheLowDown]

I've seen various ones on Thomann for around  £30-80, and which include a bass stand. For those standing, a quick but deceptively taxing exercise called the plank is useful for strengthening core muscles, which in turn help to take the pressure off of your back.

[Bassfinger]

If only the plank would repair the bone damaged by demineralisation in my hip!

[Happy Jack]

2 hours ago, Bassfinger said:

Thanks for all the suggestions.

 

Ive emailed DV's re the Koenig-Meyer job to see whatnthe load capacity is. It certainly looks beefy.  

 

I have two of these, one with a back-rest and one without.

 

Having the back-rest makes it far more comfortable and supportive BUT it also makes it a right PITA to load in/out at gigs.

 

[naxos10]

I found this information on chairs on the internet, American but it does give max weight details:

 

8 Best Guitar Stools Reviewed in Detail [Mar. 2022] (primesound.org)  https://primesound.org/best-guitar/stool/

 

Apologies if the link does not work directly but the address is correct.

Edited March 22, 2022 by naxos10
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