What height should a guitar stool be?

There’s no hard and fast rule about how high a guitar stool should be. Most purpose built guitar stools are 24” high but some taller ones are as high as 30” - it all depends on what you find the most comfortable!

Do I need a guitar stool?

You don’t need a guitar stool but many players find they practice better on a stool and feel more comfortable with the guitar. Mostly though, they’re just a cool accessory!

What guitar stool do I need?

The guitar stool you need depends largely on your playing style and your environment, if you're playing a long acoustic set, a larger premium stool will go a long way to making your set more comfortable. Classical guitar players will benefit from a portable foot stool to allow them to assume the correct playing position during live performances.

Which guitar stools are best?

There are many popular guitar stools that are excellent for players. Gibson and Fender manufacture some excellent bar stools that not only look great but are very comfortable.