Suggestions for portable gigging chair/stool

[Tom N]

I have been using a lightweight stool that folds flat. My rig is changing since I'm replacing a keytar with a 17 pound accordion and most likely my Komplete Kontrol S61 keyboard. My back issues prevent me from standing/strolling. I think I've seen stools with a back support. Are there any out there which are portable?

 

[Ventura]

i consider portable anything that fits in the van

recently i have improved my stools as i age and am losing
some strength and stamina.. my old stools were a mix of
fixed height and older steel spinners, plus one ancient wood Piano stool,
some were upgraded with drum throne type seats, some had steel sliders,
some had casters

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0CH3D9WHN/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

this is a nice height, it's a drafting stool.. the wheelbase is small
and it's lightweight so it is easy to toss in on top of everything else..

rolls easy too, so you can kick it into the gig when your hands are full
with other stuff

and a low back version is available

https://www.amazon.com/FNZIR-Swivel-Rolling-Adjustable-Drafting/dp/B0BFRMX57K/ref=sr_1_8?crid=1EF1HOMHXH24H&keywords=drafting+stool&qid=1706364102&s=office-products&sprefix=drafting+stool%2Coffice-products%2C358&sr=1-8

i just ordered another drafting stool with a wider wheelbase for
in the studio.. it too has the footring/rest, which i think is
very handy and makes a long session more comfortable

OLIXIS Tall Standing Office Desk Chair

OLIXIS Tall Standing Office Desk Chair

home.woot.com

pheumatic, so easily height adjustable, these are schock absorbing
to a degree

high end regular drum thrones are stronger, foldable, nice seats,
often pneumatic, but are shorter than drafting stools, though often
a bit higher that typical office chairs, and no casters

 

[Tom N]

i consider portable anything that fits in the van

recently i have improved my stools as i age and am losing
some strength and stamina.. my old stools were a mix of
fixed height and older steel spinners, plus one ancient wood Piano stool,
some were upgraded with drum throne type seats, some had steel sliders,
some had casters

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0CH3D9WHN/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

this is a nice height, it's a drafting stool.. the wheelbase is small
and it's lightweight so it is easy to toss in on top of everything else..

rolls easy too, so you can kick it into the gig when your hands are full
with other stuff

and a low back version is available

https://www.amazon.com/FNZIR-Swivel-Rolling-Adjustable-Drafting/dp/B0BFRMX57K/ref=sr_1_8?crid=1EF1HOMHXH24H&keywords=drafting+stool&qid=1706364102&s=office-products&sprefix=drafting+stool%2Coffice-products%2C358&sr=1-8

i just ordered another drafting stool with a wider wheelbase for
in the studio.. it too has the footring/rest, which i think is
very handy and makes a long session more comfortable

OLIXIS Tall Standing Office Desk Chair

OLIXIS Tall Standing Office Desk Chair

home.woot.com

pheumatic, so easily height adjustable, these are schock absorbing
to a degree

high end regular drum thrones are stronger, foldable, nice seats,
often pneumatic, but are shorter than drafting stools, though often
a bit higher that typical office chairs, and no casters

Thanks for the input. I have a rolling throne from way back. I'm liking the drum thrones that stay put. Sweetwater Sound has a bunch of them to consider. But. . . ouch, they are pricy. I suppose that's better than paying medical bills when the rolling version gets away from me and I fall on my butt!

 

[JKJ]

I have been using a lightweight stool that folds flat. My rig is changing since I'm replacing a keytar with a 17 pound accordion and most likely my Komplete Kontrol S61 keyboard. My back issues prevent me from standing/strolling. I think I've seen stools with a back support. Are there any out there which are portable?

I use several stools in my shop, various heights, some with backs, some padded. These are cheap from places like Noirhern Tool.
Haven’t used one for music.

Office supply stores also carry such stools, possibly nicer, adjustable, but at higher prices. Amazon shows many.


JKJ

 

[JeffJetton]

Here's a left-field idea: Stakmore folding chairs

They look just like regular, armless wooden chairs and come in various colors/styles. It usually surprises people when I fold one up if they haven't seen it before, because they look so little like a typical folding chair.

 

[Tom N]

Here's a left-field idea: Stakmore folding chairs

They look just like regular, armless wooden chairs and come in various colors/styles. It usually surprises people when I fold one up if they haven't seen it before, because they look so little like a typical folding chair.

Thanks Jeff. They look good. I prefer to be higher when I play, and I don't mean substances!

 

[Tom N]

Something like this looks good to me.

Gibraltar 9808HMTB Performance Stool

17" Hydraulic Saddle Performance Stool with Footrest and Backrest

www.sweetwater.com

There are others on the site I'm considering as well. As Ventura mentioned above, drum thrones. I never thought of that. Thanks everyone for your input!

 

[Rosie C]

I use a Konig & Meyer double bass stool (which I already had as I play double bass!) - very sturdy and with many degrees of adjustment.

 

[JeffJetton]

Thanks Jeff. They look good. I prefer to be higher when I play, and I don't mean substances!

Hey, no judgement here.

 

[KeysFla]

I would look in the drum stool category.

 

[ColoRodney]

I use the fold-up piano bench that I use for piano. It has various settings for height as well. Mine was made by Ultra, but they don't seem to make it any more. Many people swear by the more expensive K&M folding bench. Mine looks kind of like this one.

 

[OuijaBoard]

On a tip from another musician I invested in a quality drumthrone, only to find that while it's indeed a comfortable and sturdy support, it's quite heavy to schlep around along with everything else. Now I just make do and put up with whatever is on hand at the performance site. Great drumthrone, though. Folded into itself, the base is a deadly weapon that could be used to fight off muggers.

 

[CC_PDX]

I've been using one of those telescoping plastic portable stools for playing in parks, campsites, etc. They are very strong and portable with very adjustable height. You need a cushion to make it comfortable so I keep one of those garden kneeling pads in my gig bag.

I love how this allows me to pick my own shady spot that is as public or secluded as I want. Municipalities seem to be trying to make the the parks unwelcoming--removing most of the remaining benches, picnic tables. Here is the one I have

 

[xocd]

All this talk about stools and thrones has made me realize again that some part of me will always be 12 y.o.