pack a seat or not

Ben Hoare · Post by **Ben Hoare** » 11 May 2008 7:36 pm

Hi all ,Im not sure what section to put this in but would like your thoughts. I had tis beautiful pack a seat made in the early days all out of Australian timbers but now frankly its to heavy and to nice for taking on the road.Made from Iron bark ,Jarah,Camphor laurel and pine.It might be good to use for someone who wants to play on a decorative seat in their home.Does anyone think it is worth reselling as a pack a seat and what would it be worth.Thanks Ben

J D Sauser · Post by **J D Sauser** » 12 May 2008 5:06 am

Didn't Fred Flintstone use one of these?

All jokes set aside, I think it looks great as a home model, but for traveling? It's be somewhat bulky (no folding parts, and eventually would get all banged up which would be a pity.

You got a matching guitar?

... J-D.

Ben Hoare · Post by **Ben Hoare** » 12 May 2008 5:18 am

Thanks J.D ,yes I took it on the road twice and spent half the time worrying about getting damaged and the other working up a sweat moving it definitely a home model.It was a good talking point none the less whilst it lasted.

Donny Hinson · Post by **Donny Hinson** » 12 May 2008 7:18 am

Hmm...no fold-up legs, no handle, no padded seat, so I wouldn't exactly call it a "steel guitar pack-seat".

It's more like just an enclosed stool with a door. Pretty wood, but the shipping charges to other countries would probably exceed what it's worth.

Ben Jones · Post by **Ben Jones** » 12 May 2008 7:22 am

I dont understand the appeal of pack-a-seats. Heavy and unbeleivably expensive....the upside is?

Daniel Davis · Post by **Daniel Davis** » 12 May 2008 7:54 am

Ben Jones wrote:I dont understand the appeal of pack-a-seats. Heavy and unbeleivably expensive....the upside is?

I've got a milk crate and a $50 drum throne. Should be just fine.

Bob Cox · Post by **Bob Cox** » 12 May 2008 10:52 am

Ther looks like enough wood on top and sides to cut a
tele shaped guitar or lap steel out of.

chris ivey · Post by **chris ivey** » 12 May 2008 11:23 am

ben, for many years i sat on less than comfortable seats, inconsistent heighths, awkward to pack around, trying to keep track of chords, effects, pedals, etc.
then the sho-bud pakaseat showed up for $100 more or less at the time and solved all those problems in a small convenient portable box. i wouldn't be without a simple compact one!

Chris Brooks · Post by **Chris Brooks** » 12 May 2008 12:34 pm

Drum throne. Takes apart, folds up. Durable, comfortable, and adjustable. Also you can snake wires through the legs.

Chris

Paddy Long · Post by **Paddy Long** » 12 May 2008 12:39 pm

Ben I can remember my old grandad used to have an out-house on his farm that looked just like that !!

Erv Niehaus · Post by **Erv Niehaus** » 12 May 2008 12:45 pm

Paddy,
He must have been a midget!

Twayn Williams · Post by **Twayn Williams** » 12 May 2008 12:48 pm

Drum throne, I use a Tama, very comfy. Don't get a cheapie $50 throne, get one around $100 with a good cushy bicycle seat style. You'll be sitting on it alot, so don't skimp, your back will thank you.

Ben Jones · Post by **Ben Jones** » 12 May 2008 1:58 pm

Twayn Williams wrote:Drum throne, I use a Tama, very comfy. Don't get a cheapie $50 throne, get one around $100 with a good cushy bicycle seat style. You'll be sitting on it alot, so don't skimp, your back will thank you.

Im considering just getting one of those pads like they give out for free at the ballpark, or one of those kneeling cushions for garderners and just sitting on that on my amplifier (height is just right). One less thing to haul then. Total cost? $5 max. Its that or a drum throne. pac-a seat too heavy, too expensive and since I use a small pedalboard it wont even hold my stuff. I know I aint making any friends with the seat makers here...but, much like volume pedals, just dont understand why they are so expensive.

Dale Bessant · Post by **Dale Bessant** » 12 May 2008 2:09 pm

dont understand the appeal of pack-a-seats. Heavy and unbeleivably expensive....the upside is?..........................YOU CAN HIDE YOUR GOODIES IN THEM...AND YOU ALWAYS HAVE A PLACE TO SIT

Bob Blair · Post by **Bob Blair** » 12 May 2008 3:36 pm

Pack-a-Seats are great for some people. For the organizationally challenged, however, they can easily turn into "Pack Rat Seats". You need to be judicious about what you choose to keep in them, and you need to empty them regularly of excess junk. People who have messy desks will have messy pack-a-seats as well.

Donny Hinson · Post by **Donny Hinson** » 12 May 2008 4:04 pm

Ben Jones wrote:I dont understand the appeal of pack-a-seats. Heavy and unbeleivably expensive....the upside is?

I agree, most all are too heavy and too fancy - way over-engineered for what they do.

Ben Hoare · Post by **Ben Hoare** » 12 May 2008 4:19 pm

Thanks guys it looks she'll be sold as a glorified seat with a cupboard inside.I myself now use a drum stool.Thanks Paddy your grandfather wasnt in Lord of the Rings was he.(just joking...) I have hade the hobbit house suggested before.I agree with Dale that packa seats are good and dual purpose but also find the drumstool and case good the only downside is when you get on a plane or something you have to have your stool put in a protective case and your gear.At least with a packa seat youve only got one thing to worry about.

Don Blood · Post by **Don Blood** » 12 May 2008 7:08 pm

I like pack-a-seats, but they are expensive. I bought a
piano seat, that has some storage and is adjustable for about half the price.

Erv Niehaus · Post by **Erv Niehaus** » 13 May 2008 6:29 am

I love my pack-a-seat and wouldn't play without it.

I also quit using a piece of twine to hold my pants up with also.

This one is courtesy of brother Thom:

John McClung · Post by **John McClung** » 14 May 2008 3:00 pm

My newish SteelSeat.com ATA seat with a backrest is fabulous. Lots of room, always consistent seat height wherever I play, and for teaching lessons all day, having the backrest has been a big ergonomic help.

I still feel there's a lot of room for improvement in pack-a-seat designs, when I retire I'll go into biz and do it right!

Matthew Walton · Post by **Matthew Walton** » 31 May 2008 6:04 am

I have been using a little fold up piano bench, but I have been wanting a "pack-a-seat"(?) for a while (seat with fold down back, legs that go up for storage). does anybody make one with wheels and a handle?

Dick Wood · Post by **Dick Wood** » 31 May 2008 8:27 am

I like'em cuz they're pretty.

CrowBear Schmitt · Post by **CrowBear Schmitt** » 31 May 2008 9:47 am

i use the fold up piano bench too
i've got a case for strings, vp & other goodies
different strokes fer ....
& more power to ya's !

Jim Ragan · Post by **Jim Ragan** » 1 Jun 2008 8:50 pm

I just purchased a Pack a Seat.
I Love It.
But when I try to reposision it under my body.
There is no handle on the right side to assist the
Ergonomic movement.
I will now go to Ace Hardware to get one.
Don't forget to tilt your Pack a Seat forward.
The Lever Leg Drag is out of sight.
No way to get back to the Back Rest with out the Leg Drag.

Bill Bassett · Post by **Bill Bassett** » 3 Jun 2008 11:13 am

I have used an office desk chair for many years.
The first one I got back in about 1974 from Sears for about $25.00 lasted until 2003. Got me another one at OfficeMax for about the same price.
The wheels make it easy to scoot around and get up and sit back down. Only problem is on a hard floor with no carpet. It tends to wander a little.

BDBassett
Rimrock AZ

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