| Piano bench buyers have a plethora of various | | | | with most acoustic pianos including grand, baby grand |
| models and styles to choose from. The three main | | | | and upright pianos. If a bench is desired to closely |
| styles of piano benches include the adjustable bench, | | | | resemble the factory supplied bench, one should opt |
| the traditional duet bench and the double bench. The | | | | for the duet bench since its style is most like the |
| choice of bench should be determined based on your | | | | original. The duet bench also has a music storage |
| needs and budget. Various sources of benches are | | | | compartment under the seat that is quite large, |
| available, and many are available reasonably prices to | | | | offering great music and book storage out of sight. |
| fit most budgets. | | | | The hinged seat is available in wood finish or with a |
| Adjustable piano benches are the most popular | | | | padded top in vinyl or leather. |
| replacement bench with many piano bench buyers | | | | Double piano bench users prefer them for their |
| opting for this style because of its versatile use and | | | | roomy, comfortable seat that will accommodate two |
| optimum performance for a variety of musicians | | | | players easily. The majority of double benches are in |
| including pianists but not limited to harpist, guitarist, | | | | the adjustable style with some having a seat that is |
| percussionist, and other orchestral and ensemble | | | | split, allowing each player to adjust to his/her specific |
| instruments. The adjustable piano bench is favored | | | | height. Others have a long bench style seat that has |
| because of the fully height adjusting seat and its | | | | adjustments handles on either end. These double |
| comfort, the fully padded seat being great for | | | | adjustable benches have a solid iron frame with a |
| musicians who practice long hours. | | | | built in worm gear mechanism that allows for easy |
| Many buyer also choose the traditional duet piano | | | | adjustment by the player. |
| bench, these benches are usually original equipment | | | | |