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John McConnell


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Yuba City, CA, USA (deceased)
Post  Posted 15 Oct 2018 7:28 am    
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Does anyone know if Designed To Fit cases is still around?
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Erv Niehaus


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Litchfield, MN, USA
Post  Posted 15 Oct 2018 7:53 am    
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I'm not aware of them building cases, I thought they only made covers.
And, no, they're out of business.
Erv
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John McConnell


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Yuba City, CA, USA (deceased)
Post  Posted 15 Oct 2018 8:05 am    
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Thanks Erv. Anyone know of somone making covers for Steelers Choice Seats?
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Erv Niehaus


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Litchfield, MN, USA
Post  Posted 15 Oct 2018 8:57 am    
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I'll bet LeAnn Sharp could whip you up a cover. Very Happy
www.SharpCoversNashville.com
Erv
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Richard Sinkler


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aka: Rusty Strings -- Missoula, Montana
Post  Posted 15 Oct 2018 5:18 pm    
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+1 for LeAnn
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George Kimery

 

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Limestone, TN, USA
Post  Posted 15 Oct 2018 5:57 pm     D2f
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I'm a huge fan of Tuki covers. They use the same material as D2F, but 1/2" foam instead of 1/4" They have a flap that goes underneath the handle,and a 2" Velcro strap around the bottom so the cover can't slide up. They make custom sizes at no extra charge. Go to www.tukicovers.com
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David Decker


From:
Canton, Ohio, USA
Post  Posted 18 Oct 2018 3:44 am    
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I use LeCover makes a great cover. Here is their link.
https://lecover.com/
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Jack Stoner


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Kansas City, MO
Post  Posted 18 Oct 2018 5:10 am    
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Studio Slips shows an available cover for a standard Steeler's Choice Seat.

I'm having a new cover made for my Steeler's Choice sidekick with seat back now (should be shipped any day). I had to give her the measurements and she was going to make a pattern for future orders. The cover will be like the D2F with a zippered "clamshell" cover over the bottom.

http://www.studioslips.com/

Before contacting Studio Slips I did contact LeAnn about a cover. The only reason I went with Studio Slips is the material is about the same as D2F, rather than a vinyl type cover.
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K Maul


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Hadley, NY/Hobe Sound, FL
Post  Posted 18 Oct 2018 6:26 am    
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FYI. https://www.thegearpage.net/board/index.php?threads/r-i-p-thomas-dale-palmer-of-d2f-maker-of-fine-protective-covers-for-instruments-and-amplifiers.1844074/
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Dale McPherson

 

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Morristown, Tennessee, USA
Post  Posted 18 Oct 2018 6:53 am    
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Jack, keep us posted re: the seat cover. Pics would be good as well. If it turns out nice, I would be interested in one as well.
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b0b


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Cloverdale, CA, USA
Post  Posted 18 Oct 2018 9:08 am    
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Studio Slips makes covers and gig bags to order. If it's not already in their database, you can send them the dimensions. They will create a new template, make the item, and add your gear to their database for the next person who wants one.

I strongly encourage steel guitarists to use this feature. Susan would love to add more products for the steel community. It would be great to see covers for a variety of steel guitars and steel seats in the Studio Slips database.

Here's a custom job they did for me. It's a "clamshell gig bag" to carry my home-made effects stand, with two pockets for other stuff. I love it!


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Randy Beavers


From:
Lebanon,TN 37090
Post  Posted 19 Oct 2018 5:38 am     Studio Slips
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I also went with Studio Slips for a cover for my custom build Deluxe Reverb amp. ItÒ€ℒs absolutely perfect! I liked that the padding in the cover is not foam which can deteriorate over time. What they use is the same as a moving blanket for padding.
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Jack Stoner


From:
Kansas City, MO
Post  Posted 19 Oct 2018 1:21 pm    
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I just received the FedEx shipping notice for the Steeler's Choice sidekick with back cover from Susan. It will ship Monday and delivery ETA is Monday, Oct 29th (California to Florida).

This is a tricky cover and Susan is concerned about fit, even with the detailed drawings and dimensions that I provided.
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Jack Stoner


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Kansas City, MO
Post  Posted 27 Oct 2018 1:19 pm    
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I received the Studio Slips cover for my Steeler's Choice Sidekick with back today. It fits well but to be truthful not "form fitting" like the D2F. In defense of Susan this was a toughie.

I'll post pictures later.
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Dale McPherson

 

From:
Morristown, Tennessee, USA
Post  Posted 28 Oct 2018 4:19 am    
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Will it save the polished aluminum from getting scratched and the fabric from getting torn? If so, that is all I need.
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Jack Stoner


From:
Kansas City, MO
Post  Posted 28 Oct 2018 4:32 am    
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Here are the pictures.
First one is the front.



This is the top. The zipper is in the rear.



This is the right end. I installed a different handle from the stock one that comes with the seat.


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