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Advice on a seat for gigs
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Sun Dec 18, 2011 9:28 pmby saddletramp
Hello,
just wondering what forumites use as a seat for the steel when playing gigs? I know there are specialised seats that can be bought, but these seem to be quite bulky and expensive. Can anyone recommend a lightweight, adjustable and portable seat?
Chris
Re: Advice on a seat for gigs
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Sun Dec 18, 2011 10:36 pmby Zumbilly(Murdoch)
Chris,
Gerry Hogan sells bench seats http://www.steelguitars.co.uk/Accessori ... CCESSORIES
I use a "Box " type padded seat which is not really bulky when You consider it carries all My bits and pieces,Leads,picks.tools,vol pedal and power adaptors etc.,
Billy
Re: Advice on a seat for gigs
Posted:
Sun Dec 18, 2011 11:01 pmby saddletramp
Thanks, Billy. Is your seat purpose-made?
Chris
Re: Advice on a seat for gigs
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Sun Dec 18, 2011 11:29 pmby Zumbilly(Murdoch)
Hi Chris,
My seat is an Elite steel guitar seat which I purchased when visiting Dallas some years ago.I really cannot remember how much I paid,somewhere in the £100 region.
Not long ago there was a discussion on seats made in the U.K. Perhaps someone will chip in with some info.
My Ole pickled brain aint what it used to be.
Best regards
Billy
P.S Prior to that I used a good quality drummers seat which served the purpose well.http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Drummer-seat- ... 1c1c6ee704 They vary in cost.
Re: Advice on a seat for gigs
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Mon Dec 19, 2011 6:27 amby Donny Johnston
I use a bench type seat I got from Gerry. no problem. Billy, do you do any other types of pickles?
Re: Advice on a seat for gigs
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Mon Dec 19, 2011 9:48 amby JohnDavisStringsHere
My previous post on the subject, if you go to the post there is a picture of the seat Baz makes>>>>>>
Re: Peavey Session 400
Cannot help you with the Peavey but I can tell you Baz Weston is building Pac-a-seats and they are very good (quite like the Walker seats) but a bit more room inside`em. Baz can be reached on 02085336574
by JohnDavisStringsHere
Thu Sep 15, 2011 7:46 pm
Forum: For Sale
Topic: Peavey Session 400
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Re: Advice on a seat for gigs
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Mon Dec 19, 2011 10:08 amby john roche
I use a Scott Dixon , light and strong and plenty or storage room
http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/viewtopi ... cf85aadd38
Re: Advice on a seat for gigs
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Mon Dec 19, 2011 11:20 amby allan cook
Hi Chris
I use a Pearl drumstool with backrest.
However, I have a Quick Lock BX 14 for sale, VGC apart from a couple of scratches and a small tear on the front covering. £20 plus £5 pp if you are interested. ( or pick up from Southend on Sea , Essex.)
Regards
Phil
Re: Advice on a seat for gigs
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Mon Dec 19, 2011 11:58 amby Zumbilly(Murdoch)
Donny,
I do a nice potted Heid.!!!
Re: Advice on a seat for gigs
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Mon Dec 19, 2011 12:19 pmby Ken Byng
I have two - one made by ScottDixon and the other by a guy in Wales. Both have adequate storage and are comfortable, but the ScottDixon seats are now fully adjustable for height. To buy a seat from the States and get it sent over here is really expensive. It's important to get a comfortable seat if you are going to spend time sitting behind a pedal steel. A stiff Harris is no pleasure. 