K&M 14066 Keyboard Bench

This is the seat I chose because I'm a little heavier.

And I think it was the right choice (over the a bit more affordable ones) because the seat has some advantages.

- It is really stable
- The seat cover is durable cloth (versus real or fake leather), which is really more friendly to sit on, especially when it is hot and you are wearing light clothes
- The padding is neither too soft nor too hard, just right
- The seat can be folded flat when not in use and stored beside a cupboard
- Hight adjustable (Well, they all can do THAT, and the really comfortable ones with the side screw to adjust are a LOT more expensive)

The one tiny minus point is the mounting screw for the X-Frame, it is a bit fiddly and leaves marks on the steel were it is (or was) mounted.

It might seem a little basic, but getting this bench has really improved my playing experience. I used to play weddings and rehearsals standing, and I was suffering from back pain. Since getting the bench, the pain is almost completely gone. I find flat benches better than chairs as my thighs are not restricted by the edges. Also, not having a back forces you to sit straight and not rest against the back, which I feel leads to arm and shoulder pain instead.

It is very affordable, light, and can be set for various heights. It might not look like a high end product but mine has suffered quite some abuse and holds up well. I've left in the back of my car for several days at a go, suffering the hot Maltese sun, but apart from some wavy fabric on the underside, it's still in excellent condition.