Pac Seat, milk carton or drum throne, 5 gallon bucket?

Niels Andrews · Post by **Niels Andrews** » 22 Aug 2012 11:06 am

I have a Gibraltar drum throne that is literally a pain in the posterior. Are pack type seats any better? Any thoughts for what you can spend the day sitting in? I have read some of the old post but what about some of these new foams?

Richard Sinkler · Post by **Richard Sinkler** » 22 Aug 2012 11:11 am

I used to use a Gretsch hydraulic drum throne (pretty pricey one at that), and my butt would hurt at the end of a 4 hour gig, even though it was very well padded. I switched to a pak-a-seat and that problem went away.

Steve Humes · Post by **Steve Humes** » 22 Aug 2012 11:14 am

I found a used Pro Seat that has adjustable legs. I was using a Pearl drum throne with the bicycle type seat. Once I got everything height and ergonomically adjusted, I got the Pro Seat to the correct height, and it is nice. It makes a big difference when leaning into the knee levers.

In my studio, I have a folding piano bench that has memory foam. Very nice also.It was about 50 bucks.

Joe Naylor · Post by **Joe Naylor** » 22 Aug 2012 11:53 am

Can I respond?

steelseats has adjustable legs available, Back Rest, adjustable angle back rest and 6 models.

Joe Naylor
www.steelseat.com

Richard Sinkler · Post by **Richard Sinkler** » 22 Aug 2012 2:09 pm

My personal "first choice" would be a pretty woman's lap.

Joe Naylor · Post by **Joe Naylor** » 22 Aug 2012 2:27 pm

they wiggle to much ------ if U R lucky

AND they don't want to show up everytime you practice or gig

Richard Sinkler · Post by **Richard Sinkler** » 22 Aug 2012 2:56 pm

Dang Joe. You sure know how to spoil my day.

Here is an idea for you. Make a pak-a-seat that looks like a woman sitting down. Her torso could be the back rest, and you would sit on her lap, her legs would be the front legs of the seat. You could have an option for flexible arms that you could wrap around you as you played. OOOhhh Baaabbbyyy!

Bo Legg · Post by **Bo Legg** » 22 Aug 2012 3:11 pm

Check out my new PSG Seat. As you can see I only use top of the line equipment.

Niels Andrews · Post by **Niels Andrews** » 22 Aug 2012 4:39 pm

Nice seat Bo, I screwed up and threw one in the dump the other day, looks just like yours!. Hindsight is 2020. But I was looking for something in perhaps a Burgundy, keep your eye out!

Joe Naylor · Post by **Joe Naylor** » 22 Aug 2012 6:27 pm

Hay Richard one problem is pluging it in to get the warmth - 98.6 degrees or more - maybe a 100 for a hot lady

but the retail price is way too high for steel players - so I can put that on the list of new up coming possible options - that is how the swivel, adjustable legs, adjustable back rest angle, options and more options -

do we call it a ???????

keep smilin

Joe Naylor
www.steelseat.com

Gil Berry · Post by **Gil Berry** » 22 Aug 2012 8:12 pm

Hey Bo, your seat is a twin to the one I use. The only advantage to a pak-a-seat that I can think of is the storage space for strings, volume pedal, etc...the secretary's chair is perfect for playing, adjustable height, and comfortable. But it is one more piece of equipment to hassel with when gigging...

Mark van Allen · Post by **Mark van Allen** » 22 Aug 2012 11:06 pm

I've had 6 or 8 different brands of steel seat, essential to me if you need to carry all the crap we do need to carry. The comfort of the cushion/ angle of backrest varies from builder to builder, and while many of the brands are excellent, I have found Joe's Steel Seat.com models to be far and away the most comfortable for lengthy sessions.

Cliff Trent · Post by **Cliff Trent** » 23 Aug 2012 4:59 am

My wife got me on from Joe with a swivel and the most comfortable seat I've ever seen!!! Pure quality all the way, like all Joe's stuff!!! Thanks again Joe! No more butt-sprung jeans!

Ken Metcalf · Post by **Ken Metcalf** » 23 Aug 2012 8:58 am

A good seat is a good investment..
Feels good and that swivel thing is very cool.

Joe Naylor · Post by **Joe Naylor** » 24 Aug 2012 7:06 am

Thanks a bunch - these comments are what keep me going.

Just trying to get products out that are useful and will last.

The effects boxes on Legs have been going out of the shop regularly too.

Here is a photo Ken of one that went just up I-35 from ya -

Brown Western pattern with Brown cushion and back rest

Joe Naylor
www.steelseat.com

Niels Andrews · Post by **Niels Andrews** » 24 Aug 2012 9:24 am

OK you guys convinced me I bought a seat from Joe. Will let you know.

Cal Sharp · Post by **Cal Sharp** » 24 Aug 2012 9:40 am

I had a lite and an original, and as I don't work the road any more, I figured I didn't need to carry so much stuff around with me, so I sold the original. But now I kinda miss it.

Larry Bressington · Post by **Larry Bressington** » 24 Aug 2012 9:46 am

I have both, the 'Throne' has to go!

Niels Andrews · Post by **Niels Andrews** » 14 Sep 2012 2:40 pm

Well I had Joe build me a seat. Beats the hell out of a five gallon bucket. All kidding aside very comfortable and well built, only problem was the cost! But in five years I will forget that.

Joe Naylor · Post by **Joe Naylor** » 14 Sep 2012 3:27 pm

Thanks Neils - they really are not that high priced - don't scare these people

Thanks alot hope you have lots of years of enjoyment out of the seat.

By the way in less than 5 years you will want a different color or different size.

Joe Naylor
www.steelseat.com

Niels Andrews · Post by **Niels Andrews** » 14 Sep 2012 4:33 pm

I guess because I have spent most of my life on a barstool, I might get a tall one for playing guitar on, show that I have moved up in the World,

Niels Andrews · Post by **Niels Andrews** » 14 Sep 2012 4:33 pm

I guess because I have spent most of my life on a barstool, I might get a tall one for playing guitar on, show that I have moved up in the World,

Richard Sinkler · Post by **Richard Sinkler** » 14 Sep 2012 4:39 pm

Well I had Joe build me a seat. Beats the hell out of a five gallon bucket.

Now you can re-delegate that 5 gallon bucket into a beer glass for when you gig.

Jay Ganz · Post by **Jay Ganz** » 15 Sep 2012 6:02 am

Here's the best seat...if you really want to "rock" while your steelin'!!!

Donny Hinson · Post by **Donny Hinson** » 15 Sep 2012 10:20 pm

Niels Andrews wrote:I have a Gibraltar drum throne that is literally a pain in the posterior. Are pack type seats any better? Any thoughts for what you can spend the day sitting in? I have read some of the old post but what about some of these new foams?

Anything (with the possible exception of a flying leap onto a butter churn) is better than a drum throne! Steel seats are convenient and compact, but I've yet to find anything that's as comfortable as a nice dining room chair.

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Pac Seat, milk carton or drum throne, 5 gallon bucket?

Pac Seat, milk carton or drum throne, 5 gallon bucket?

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