Best seats

Leroy Riggs · Post by **Leroy Riggs** » 13 Apr 2005 6:18 pm

For the first time in my life, I am thinking about buying a steel seat to replace my chair I carry around to my gigs.

Got any comments on the one you use? It's longevity? How does the cloth wear? Comfortable?

Dan Rollans · Post by **Dan Rollans** » 13 Apr 2005 7:08 pm

Hello Mr. Riggs. Dad and I build the Steelers Choice pac seats in a varied of sizes,material and colors. I would be more than happy to speak with you and help answer any questions you may have. There are good seat builders out there and several designs to choose from. Please feel free to call me. 501-888-5907. Thanks, Dan Rollans [This message was edited by Dan Rollans on 13 April 2005 at 08:10 PM.]

Kevin Hatton · Post by **Kevin Hatton** » 13 Apr 2005 7:29 pm

Steelers Choice. The best steel seats in the world. Solid and beautiful. I always get comments on mine from audience members. A real premium quality product made by quality people.

Jerry Hayes · Post by **Jerry Hayes** » 14 Apr 2005 5:39 am

They're all great anymore but I prefer my Walker seat. Ray Walker has some little subtle twists in his seats I haven't seen with the others. Mine is the wide version with the extra compartment on the right and the heavy duty folding back. Hell, Ray even powder coats the folding legs on the thing...JH in Va.

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Jack Stoner · Post by **Jack Stoner** » 14 Apr 2005 7:15 am

I've built a limited number of seats. After I retired and got rid of my tools I decided to buy a new seat and bought a Steeler's Choice Sidekick. I've looked at other seats and if I were to buy a new one today, if I needed a new one (and I don't) it would be another Steeler's Choice.

Ron Randall · Post by **Ron Randall** » 14 Apr 2005 8:32 am

Steelers Choice is the best I have seen.

An alternative is a nice plush drum throne with a back rest. Adjustable like an old piano stool. But no place to put your stuff.

Roger Crawford · Post by **Roger Crawford** » 14 Apr 2005 8:46 am

There are two Steelers Choice seats at my house. I'd get another one if I needed three!

Ricky Davis · Post by **Ricky Davis** » 14 Apr 2005 10:02 am

Without a Doubt; the Walker Professional Players Chair.

Here ya go to order> http://tarheelmusic.com/steelseats1.html

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Paddy Long · Post by **Paddy Long** » 14 Apr 2005 12:42 pm

Steelers CHoice has been taking care of my Butt for about 10 years and it is very appreciative !!!! Looks very smart too (the seat that is)

Dennis Wallis · Post by **Dennis Wallis** » 14 Apr 2005 1:01 pm

You CANNOT beat the Steelers Choice Seats !! They are made well and are very comfortable no matter how long you sit. They will last a long time too. I know these guys personally and have for a long time. They are great guys and build a GREAT seat. (Oops did I sound like Porter Wagoner jsut now?) Anyway you won't be disappointed with their seat.

Jody Cameron · Post by **Jody Cameron** » 14 Apr 2005 1:04 pm

I'm still using the Rollans seat I bought in 1993. I toured with it from 1996-2000. HARD touring, too...fly dates, in and out of a bus bay every night, dropped, slammed, etc., etc. It's seen all lower 48 and some twice or three times. It still works perfectly, and other than having an artist's name stenciled on it so we would not lose it, it still looks great too. One small tear in the covering, is all the wear it shows... absolutely unbeleivable for what it's been through.

Erv Niehaus · Post by **Erv Niehaus** » 14 Apr 2005 1:18 pm

I love my Steeler's Choice seat. I have the side-winder model with the compartment off to the side. Just right to keep some strings and winder in. You don't even have to get off your tush to replace a broken string. I also have the backrest on mine. Just great!!

Ernie Pollock · Post by **Ernie Pollock** » 15 Apr 2005 4:35 am

GFI makes a real nice pac seat, see it here http://www.hereintown.net/~shobud75/stock.htm

Ernie

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Dan Rollans · Post by **Dan Rollans** » 15 Apr 2005 5:54 am

On behalf of all the family here at Steelers Choice, I want to thank each of you for your kind words about our seats. We hope to see you at the Choo Choo show and at the Tulsa show. Please contact us if we can be of any assistance. PS: I agree there are some really nice seats and builders in the business. Thanks again, Dan Rollans[This message was edited by Dan Rollans on 19 April 2005 at 06:41 PM.]

Kevin Mincke · Post by **Kevin Mincke** » 15 Apr 2005 8:18 am

I don't think you'll go wrong with the Steelers Choice or the Walker! I'd love to have either one

Leroy Riggs · Post by **Leroy Riggs** » 15 Apr 2005 8:44 am

Thank you all for your input. I appreciate it. I will look at all the seats mentioned but it seems that Steelers Choice and Walker are most popular.

I am concerned about the long-term stability of the leggs of any chair. Has anyone experience bent or broker leggs?

Thanks again.

Al Miller · Post by **Al Miller** » 15 Apr 2005 11:19 am

I Also Endorse Walker seats
And In My Opinion There isnt a better quality seat available ..
the other thing about walker seats is when you order one you get it !!!
there is no waiting period
ray Uses the finest materails available and like the guy says he even powder coats the aluminum legs ...
Go To Walkerseats.com and take a look for yourself .. and ray is a great guy to deal with ..
Just my two cents
Boo Miller

Erv Niehaus · Post by **Erv Niehaus** » 15 Apr 2005 1:39 pm

Leroy,
If you order a Steeler's Choice seat, you can get it any height you want. I wanted mine an 1" taller and not a problem.
Erv

Leroy Riggs · Post by **Leroy Riggs** » 15 Apr 2005 1:57 pm

OK, I've decided and to avoid any hard feelings, I will keep it secret until I buy it the first week in May.

Thanks to all.

Felix Blevins · Post by **Felix Blevins** » 15 Apr 2005 3:18 pm

One more plug for Steelers Choice Seat, and the Rollans.

Ray Walker · Post by **Ray Walker** » 16 Apr 2005 4:58 am

Heck let me get in here and plug my seat and also add that if you don't get a Walker then by all means get with Ken or Dan and get one of their seats. They do a fine job. I want to thank all of you for your kind words and let you know that I appreciate you each and every one. I simply try to build the best in each one I make.

Check em out www.walkerseats.com

Thanks
Ray Walker
Walker Seats

Vann Ray Cranford · Post by **Vann Ray Cranford** » 17 Apr 2005 12:47 pm

I am sure that there are some well made seats on the market today, and that they are made by some good people.
However, I have had the great pleasure of calling Ray and Debbie Walker my friends. They are both very fine people with great integrity. Ray custom made me a seat, and I don't know how I use to play without it. Years ago I use to sit in a chair,and by the end of the 2nd set I would have a hurting back. Now, I play three to four hours and have no fatigue or pain.
So the bottom line is this. Get yourself a Walker Professional Players Chair, and you will have a seat as good as it gets!!!

Bob Hoffnar · Post by **Bob Hoffnar** » 17 Apr 2005 2:58 pm

I have owned a few different seats and the "Steeler's choice" is also my favorite by far.

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Bill Simmons · Post by **Bill Simmons** » 17 Apr 2005 6:46 pm

Steeler's Choice is a great seat. Call them at 501-888-5907

John McClung · Post by **John McClung** » 18 Apr 2005 11:03 pm

Does anyone make a seat with lumbar support and an integrated, or removable, hardshell lid that couples with the chair and protects the seat fabric and the backrest ? That's the model I'd want for flying gigs. Otherwise I'd think a seat would be safer packed in a box, I did it like that for a tour to Canada years ago.

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