 Bill Harrison - bassist, bass instruction & bass resources Inspiration to change one's routine can come from some unexpected sources. This week I purchased a new tool in my "practice more/obsess about it less" arsenal: a comfy, portable stool! Yes, something that simple has gotten me to my bass consistently for the past five days; I've even been working on things that have been historic stumbling blocks for me. I've been doing this out of actual desire as opposed to guilt, and that's a welcome change. For bass players who have struggled with stance, balance and posture (as I have on and off for most of my career) I can recommend one possible solution IF you've decided that sitting may be the most efficient and comfortable way to play the beast: The bass stool made by Danny Shannon at Quikseat.com. This thing is lightweight. It sets up and breaks down easily. And it is as comfortable as the thick Yamaha drum throne I used to schlep around with me. The Quikseat is far better than any other bass stool I've seen and is well worth the $165 price tag. click here for Bill's web site |  Mahlon Hawk, renown bassist, vocalist and performer and recording artist. "What a fantastic idea!" click here for Mahlon's web site |  Celine Berman - vocalist Comfortable, practical and compact. It is so easy to use! I love my QWIKSEAT!" It's been a pleasure doing business with you and hopefully we can send more your way! Have a great day and thanks again, Dan (and the Wee Nipper ;) ). click here for Celine's web site |
 Chuck Stewart - Tuba "I do a lot of strolling gigs and Jazz Festivals where I have to move to different venues. This is just the thing I need. It folds up quickly and I can carry it in one hand. I just got the new aluminum QWIKSEAT, and it is even lighter that the original. click here for Chuck's web site |  Buddy Apfel - String Bass & Tuba |  Rich Klein - Reeds "I wish I would have had this fantastic seat years ago, but I'm sure glad I have it now. Thanks Danny". |
 Flip Oakes - trumpet I just got one of these, and I REALLY like it. I thought you might want to take a look at it. It works really well, and I’m certain you would like one as well. I have no affiliation at all, I think it’s a great product, and I just wanted to pass this on.. Take a look !! click here for Flip's web site |  Cheryl Thurston, stride, swing and latin piano. "I really love my QWIKSEAT" |  Gary Church - guitar, trumpet, piano "It's a fantastic stool. It's comfortable and it fits. It's the perfect stool for a string player". click here for Gary's web site |
 Doc Chaney Trumpet, trombone, flugelhorn "I don't know how I ever got along without this great musician's stool... and so easy to use, too". | Danny; I play Bari (sax). Got your seat and used it for 2 weeks. GREAT!! My back no longer hurts from standing for 4 hrs on a gig. Worth every dollar!!! John Dauenhauer In what's left of New Orleans | |