I am not a drummer. But I wanted an adjustable-height stool for two reasons: 1) To use as a keyboard stool; 2) To use as 'utility furniture' around the house.
I considered buying a 'proper' piano stool. This would have been a better choice for comfort and reach when playing the high/low octaves on the keyboard. However, it would have taken much longer to adjust the height (if at all), and it would have been much less compact around the house.
I decided to buy a drummer's stool, and I had read saw some positive reviews of this Tama HT230. I purchased it without much deep comparison between alternatives. I am not actually a drummer so I have no experience with any of the major names.
Here is a quick summary of my experience:
- Assembly: Simple and fast (<10 min)
- Aesthetics: Functional but not pretty. Actually my one single complaint about the entire stool is the size of the logo printed onto the cushion cover. For my taste, the logo is printed too prominently.
- Usability: GREAT! Very easy to adjust, and reassuringly firm when locks into place. I adjust the stool very regularly and each time it takes less than 5 seconds.
- Build quality: I am not an expert, but it seems sturdy.
Overall I am 100% satisfied. This stool meets my purposes completely. Also, I would be happy to use it as a piece of furniture for other household purposes where an adjustable stool is useful (office desk, sewing machine etc).
