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| Folding Tripod Stool for Double Bass Players
Tell me more about the folding tripod bass stool. We stock this purpose built bass stool complete with backrest and footrest - pictured. It's extremely well made, sturdy and adjustable to every size and shape of player imaginable. In addition the supremely comfy triangular seat allows the maximum amount of air to circulate around the upper-leg / thigh area. For making adjustments or for folding up the stool - there are nice user-friendly screw/pull-out knobs. The backrest adjusts for both height and depth - and - by rotating the seat - you can get the position of the footrest absolutely perfect. When folding for transportation purposes the exercise is quick, easy and painless. You can leave the seat on or take it off. The tripod feet fold down, the footrest folds up, the backrest comes off. That's it you're already to go. What is it made from? Made in Germany from quality components and built to last the entire length of a player's career - all tubes are made from steel (anodised black) while the padded seat and backrest are covered in black leatherette. To prevent damage to floor surfaces or noise when moving the stool into the desired position the ends of the tripod feet are clad in a heavy duty, UV resistant rubber. Folding Tripod Bass Stool Price: UK£295-00 It's a bit pricey? Yes - we know - but it is very very nice and being comfy is just so important. We bass players all know far too well that there's nothing worse than turning up to a rehearsal or gig as a dep or extra and having to use a borrowed stool. They are invariably too high, too low or just downright uncomfy. You find yourself fidgeting about throughout the session trying to compensate by raising your spike a bit and ten minutes later by pushing it back in again. You find it so hard to concentrate on what the conductor is saying and you keep looking at your watch praying that the fifteen minute break will come early so that you can jump off the dammed stool and run for the teas. Ahhh... what relief. Halfway through the second half of the rehearsal when your left foot starts to get cramp, and both the upper shoulder of your bowing arm and your lower back feel a bit sore you wonder if things could get any worse. Just at that point you are aware of a voice calling out at the number four bass player. Wait a minute - that's you. The conductor is talking to you. Yes - he is talking to you and he doesn't look too happy. "Is the No 4 bass player a member of this orchestra? Because if he is - he doesn't appear to be playing from the same music as the rest of us." ALL the other musicians stare at you. There is complete silence and you feel all hot and flushed. If only you'd bothered to bring your very own folding tripod bass stool. Try before you buy; We use these superbly made stools in The Shoppe for customers to use when they are trying out instruments - so if you would like to pop in and try one out before you buy - you would be most welcome. The coffee pot is always on. How is the stool delivered? It will come flat packed with clear assembly instructions included for both the footrest and backrest. The footrest is simply a matter of tightening up three carriage-bolts and locknuts with the hexagonal wrench supplied. The backrest is a matter of tightening up two screw knobs and adjusting the backrest cushion to the desired height position. Are there any guarantees? Yes. The high standard of quality is reflected in the fact that manufacture provides a three-year guarantee on any material and product defects. Final Verdict: This really is the best, most comfortable, most well designed, most well made - bass stool on the market. Tony Houska - Director of The Contrabass Shoppe comments "We all know that a double bass is a pretty awkward instrument to play. If you practice or rehearse each day for any length of time - then being comfortable with a good posture is absolutely paramount to a relaxed body and a focused mental attitude. Once you've invested in one of these folding tripod stools - you'll ask yourself why you didn't do it five years earlier. Playing really does become much more pleasurable. You only need buy this stool once". Stats: Weight Folded Measurements (Max) Unfolded measurements Seat Measurements (Max) Height range of seat from
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