The Piano Bench - Overview of Popular Bench Models

Piano bench buyers have a plethora of variouswith most acoustic pianos including grand, baby grand
models and styles to choose from. The three mainand 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. Thefor the duet bench since its style is most like the
choice of bench should be determined based on youroriginal. The duet bench also has a music storage
needs and budget. Various sources of benches arecompartment under the seat that is quite large,
available, and many are available reasonably prices tooffering 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 popularpadded top in vinyl or leather.
replacement bench with many piano bench buyersDouble piano bench users prefer them for their
opting for this style because of its versatile use androomy, comfortable seat that will accommodate two
optimum performance for a variety of musiciansplayers 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 ensemblesplit, allowing each player to adjust to his/her specific
instruments. The adjustable piano bench is favoredheight. Others have a long bench style seat that has
because of the fully height adjusting seat and itsadjustments handles on either end. These double
comfort, the fully padded seat being great foradjustable 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 pianoadjustment by the player.
bench, these benches are usually original equipment