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Smith Curry
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What are y'all using for seats?

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My Emmons seats has given up the ghost, so I'm looking for something similar: cloth seat, strong latches (for flying), and sturdy. No back.
Thanks!
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Roger Crawford
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Post by Roger Crawford »

There are several good one out there, but my preference is Ken Rollins' Steeler's Choice. They're good looking, sturdy and COMFORTABLE. I like the back and the side car is very convenient for strings, tool kit and tuner. No more getting up to get stuff out of the main compartment if you break a string on stage.
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Tommy Detamore
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Post by Tommy Detamore »

I recently bought two Steeler's Choice seats, one EZ Rider and one Sidekick. I love them both. Very well made, great design features. And Dan Rollans is great to deal with. I'm actually thinking about one more... :wink:
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Bari Smith
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MOST COMFY ON MY BUCKET!!! :D :lol:
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steel seat

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Steeler's Choice seats,they are great,i have 2,the sidecar model with the power strip built in is nice for adding wall warts and powering the Hilton vol.pdl .i also plug amp in it and you can turn off everything right there also. Dan will build you what you want. 8)
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Post by CrowBear Schmitt »

Ray Walker's " Ultralite " :D

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Rick Campbell
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Post by Rick Campbell »

I'm using an Emmons seat, but I'm going to have Charles Davidson build me one out of a lard bucket and duct tape. I've already copied his design on the amp cover.
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Lee Baucum
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Post by Lee Baucum »

I'm still using the old ACE seat I bought back in the late 70's or early 80's.
Paul King
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seat

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I just recently purchased a Steelers Choice seat and I really enjoy playing on it.
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Chuck Huffman
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Post by Chuck Huffman »

I just got my new StealSeat from Joe Naylor and it's great, very nice and very well made.
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Brandon Ordoyne
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Post by Brandon Ordoyne »

Steeler's Choice Sidekick....Ken Rawlins is the best!

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Post by Luke Morell »

Steeler's Choice Sidekick. :) :)It's great.
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Danny Naccarato
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Post by Danny Naccarato »

Ray Walker's Ultra-lite. Closest I've found to the old Ace seats.
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Post by David Doggett »

I found that my pack-a-seat with back and sidecar didn't hold everything I have to bring. I still have to have a gig bag full of cords and stuff. So the steel seat was just one more big heavy item to schlepp along. Now it stays home as my practice room seat, and I carry a $30 foldup keyboard seat to gigs.
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Chris LeDrew
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Post by Chris LeDrew »

I too use a Steelseat, and it is very deep and able to accommodate a lot of gear. The cushion is really firm as well, with no sag. Solid as a rock in every way. More like a road case than anything.
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Archie Nicol
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Post by Archie Nicol »

I use a Steelseat built by the late, sadly missed, Thom Beeman. Built like a brick s***house! Comfy, too.

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Jim Walker
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Post by Jim Walker »

Original Walker Professional Players Chair! And not because my last name is on it. I'm no relation to Ray. It's comfy, very durable and roomy on the inside.

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You might be a red neck if -----


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well---this IS Arkansas--- 8)
Smith Curry
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Post by Smith Curry »

Thanks for all the advice, fellers!
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Post by Jack Ritter »

Steeler,s Choice with side car and power strip without a doubt. Comfy, strong, and good lookin'
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Smith Curry
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Post by Smith Curry »

Oh yeah, it needs to be QUIET too. I kept catching hell from engineers while doing Dobro or banjo passes if I moved my butt at all!
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A WALKER! :)
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