i have a office chair and a folding chair with no arms.  i put a memory foam pillow in the seat of both to make it more comfortable.  there is a tight space between our bed and the windows that i would like to use a portable guitar stool on.   i have 6 choices, all cost $55 and less. so no suggestions over $60 please.  3 have wheels, 3 have no wheels.  most are on either ebay, amazon, or walmart.  and i cant try them out in their warehouses.  the wheels can be locked by putting some leather scraps we have into the wheels.  i am aware of the need to keep from rolling.  okay, so which one would you get?     all are about 20" off the ground, except #6, which is 24" hi.  thanx for your advice.   dale

I like to put my left foot up to raise my left knee, so 4 and 5 would be out for me, and 2 looks like my foot would slip off. Number 3, no thanks. 

Not #3, for sure. Those things are just an accident waiting to happen, especially if you have your hands full when you go to sit on them. They spin, they change height, they're on wheels, and they have virtually no flat surface to sit on. I have one, and have simply "missed" when squatting down to sit on it, landing me on the floor.

Actually, don't get anything on wheels when it comes to holding a guitar. That's asking for trouble. So #1 and #2 are out.

#6, with it's flat wooden surface, will serve as a torture device. You'll end up putting something padded on top just to tolerate it.

#4 is somewhat contoured and probably spins, so that's also dangerous when holding a guitar.

That leaves only #5, and if your going to go with a stationary four legged base and a square padded seat, why not just use a regular folding chair.

After experimenting with lots of chairs, I'm now using a regular folding chair and it works great.

Sascha

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SO WHAT IF I GET THE WOOD SADDLE STOOL (#6) AND A MEMORY FOAM PILLOW TO PAD IT WITH?

I use a standard keyboard/piano bench (#5 in your list) for classical & recording GT lessons.  But I recommend getting and always using a strap for anything except classical.  I even use & recommend a strap when sitting down.  If you ever want to play or perform standing you will need to be able to play confidently & comfortably using a strap.  Using a strap is the best way to ensure proper mechanics & posture if you are sitting or standing.

Most of my practice & playing time is standing, with my standing computer desk if I'm using my computer for the process.  The only exception is classical style & recording lessons.

Hope that helps!

hello chris,  thanx for your reply.  i also use a strap even while sitting.   i like a couch 3" wide padded one.  i both sit and stand.  i found an unused ottoman in the house, and moved it to where i want it, beside the bed looking out the window.  i use a resin folding chair with a good molded seat for outside on the back porch.  both use a pillow in the seat for both raising and more padding.    see foto of ottoman.   i do 3 half hour practice sessions every day, the first and second tend to be sitting, and the third, playing/singing, is standing.

but which keyboard bench do you recommend, should i decide to buy one?

thanx  dale kirksey   usa

Glad you are using a strap.  If the ottoman & folding chair are working for you then you don't really need anything else.  But if you still want to buy one, then I would recommend something like the #5 from the image you posted.

I found this one online that looks exactly like it. 

https://www.amazon.com/Hamzer-Premium-Heavy-Adjustable-Keyboard/dp/B07NY39GJ9/

Hope that helps!

One of the more famous online instructors recommended a kneeling chair. I have one and it is great for long sessions without any back pain or discomfort. Not only does it help with posture but it makes the transition to playing standing up easier because you are in a more similar position.