What Seat Do You Use?

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Anthony Minstein
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What Seat Do You Use?

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I've been using a drummers throne...simple and easy to carry...fairly comfortable, but stability isn't great.

Any recommendations on good seats for PSG?

Thanks, Anthony
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Bo Borland
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Post by Bo Borland »

Thom Beemans' steelseat.com

Once you use a steel seat you won't go back
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Nick Reed
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Post by Nick Reed »

I have a Cush-Case I've been using for the past 13 years. About 8 months ago I purchased a used Elite Seat with the backrest. I found the Elite to be very uncomfortable and I couldn't fold up the legs properly after I finally found rubber tips that would fit it. Therefore I sold it and went back to my ole cush-case seat. It's worn out and they don't make them anymore, so I've considered the Steeler's Choice Seats. They set good but the storage compartments are too shallow for my needs. I'm thinking now I might just get my cush-case refurbed with a new memory foam cushion. That way I can have the best of both worlds.

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Post by Alan Brookes »

When I'm lazy, an armchair. :oops: When I'm serious, a drum throne. :)
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Jeff Valentine
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Post by Jeff Valentine »

I really dig my Steelers Choice seat. Very comfortable, easy to transport with great storage space.

-Jeff
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Post by Jerry Roller »

I have a blue Steeler Choice that I use when I play the blue lacquer LeGrande II and a black Elite that I normally use because I play a black push pull often. I like both very much. Both are comfortable to me and I don't have the problem that Nick has with his.
Jerry
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Post by Ron Wright »

I use an old ShoBud seat that bought back in the 80's had to replace the cushion and wish it had a back but i like the storage it has..and as i recall it was only $65 brand new back then
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Post by Jim Cohen »

I use the same one I got years ago for my Bar Mitzvah. What about you? ;) ;)
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Post by Jim Walker »

I'm currently sitting comfortably on a WALKER PROFESSIONAL PLAYERS CHAIR. Not because my last name is Walker but because Ray gave me such a good deal!

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Post by Archie Nicol »

It's Thom's for me.

http://www.steelseat.com/

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Post by Carl Williams »

Ray Walker's seat does it for me and it was a coin toss between the Walker and a Steeler's Choice...heard it's a very well built seat also. Carl
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Post by Anthony Minstein »

Jim Cohen wrote:I use the same one I got years ago for my Bar Mitzvah. What about you? ;) ;)
---Well, I sure know what a "Bar" is...not sure about the Mitzvah!

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Post by Howard Tate »

I have a 24 year old Caseet that I had an extra cushion made for at an upholstery shop, that's very comfortable. I needed a back rest for my arthritis so I got a Steel Seat when WC Edgar had the company. It's a great seat, and recently I bought a Walker seat from Billy Carr, also a great seat. My old one is the most comfortable still, if it only had a back. If I gain any more weight I'll need all three at once. :cry:
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Post by Luke Morell »

Steeler's Choice Pro 1 Sidekick. Bought it last saturday at St.Louis convention. Used it last night on its first gig, real comfortable. Great seat you make Dan.
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Post by Stephen Gambrell »

Same old Sho-Bud. I tried one of those things that looks like a loveseat, but the rest of the furniture in my house got jealous and threatened to leave...
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Post by Oldon Burgdorf »

Steelers Choice "Easy Rider". Works well for me for storage and comfort
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Post by Ernest Cawby »

Bought a shobud seat in 72 but now use a steelers choice backrest love it. I still have a shobud seat a steeler gave me.

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Post by Bill Dobkins »

I have the actual seat that W.C Edgar Used when he played with Ty.
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Post by Bill Dobkins »

I have the actual seat that W.C Edgar Used when he played with Ty.
Custom Rittenberry SD10
Boss Katana 100 Amp
Positive Grid Spark amp
BJS Bars
Z~Legend Pro,Custom Tele
Honor our Vet's.
Now pass the gravy.
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Alan Brookes
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Post by Alan Brookes »

Bill Dobkins wrote:I have the actual seat that W.C Edgar Used when he played with Ty.
Do you have two of them ? :D
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Post by Richard Sinkler »

I use the one God gave me.

Actually, a Steelers Choice Sidekick.
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Post by Bill Dobkins »

No Alan. I just got finger happy.
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Post by Cliff Kane »

I've been using a Walker Traveler UltraLight seat, and so far it's been great. My old seat is a lot bigger and a lot heavier, and I really like the smaller and lighter Walker seat for gigging. Someday I would like to get a larger seat with a back rest, but I think I would still use this Walker for gigs because it's so easy to carry around. The Walker seats are very reasonably priced, and a great product.
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Post by Brian Kurlychek »

I am using a drum throne. I like it because it swivels. It doesn't have storage space but I am using an old computer bag for carrying stuff, which is rare that I do because 99% of the time it is set up in my "man" room.
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