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Topic: Steel Seat ?? |
Walter Hamlin
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Talladega, Alabama, USA
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Posted 30 May 2004 6:41 pm |
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Got a question?
I am using a steel seat, good brand, but the cushion is worn on the front and allows the edege to make my leg hurt severly. Hip problem is the underlying cause.
I am considering using a padded, bicycle type, drummers seat, but before I purchase one, I was wondering if anyone of you have ever tried one and what is your opinion of it.
Thanks,
Walter |
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Larry Jamieson
From:
Walton, NY USA
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Posted 30 May 2004 6:58 pm
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| Can you repair your steel seat by getting some new foam and fabric and replacing the worn cushion? Any good fabric store has both, and it wouldn't cost much to do the job. If you don't want to go that route, some of the drum thrones are comfortable, some are not. Tama makes a pretty good one. Go to a large music store in a city where you can sit on a few and try them out. I'd replace the cushion on your steel seat... Larry J. |
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Walter Hamlin
From:
Talladega, Alabama, USA
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Posted 30 May 2004 7:14 pm
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Thanks Larry,
I think I can replace the padding in the seat but I have been looking at the drum thrones and they look like I could eliminate the plywood edge under the padding by using the throne. A hip replacement would solve the problem but I am not ready to do that yet.
Walter |
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Bobby Snell
From:
Austin, Texas
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Posted 30 May 2004 7:17 pm
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| Drum thrones are more adjustable, and may help your comfort. |
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Richard Nydegger
From:
Monticello, Indiana, USA
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Posted 31 May 2004 3:09 am
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| I use a bicycle seat throne. It works for me. I'm just learning, so I spent a lot of hours on it. Like someone said earlier, be sure to try out different models, they are all different. Mine is made by "Pulse" |
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Donny Hinson
From:
Glen Burnie, Md. U.S.A.
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Posted 31 May 2004 9:40 am
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I can understand why you might have a problem. To me, most steel seats are 'way too high. The upper and lower leg are not at a 90-degree angle when you are seated, like they are when sitting in a regular dining-room chair. This can put undue stress on the back of the thigh, where it comes off the cushion. (Ergonomically, the thigh bone should be quite parallel to the seating surface.)
When I got my new steel seat, the first thing I did was to cut off about an inch and-a-half from each leg to make it more comfortable. The next time I get energetic, I'm going to cut another inch off! That should be about right, for me anyway. |
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Walter Hamlin
From:
Talladega, Alabama, USA
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Posted 31 May 2004 11:14 am
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Donny you may have the answer. For many years I have had to set for 2-3 hours at a time and play and my r/leg would start hurting and and to get up, I had to push onto the guitar to get up and walk for a while and I would be o.k. I found that if I wore western boots with a high heel, rather than low cut shoes, I would not have quite the problem. I am on my third seat now and I had leg extensions of 1-1/2" added to the stool thinking this would help some. I may lower the stool to original and try it again with boots on. I've tried several ways over the years and I think I will give it a try again. I've got to play about 2hrs. on Tues, Sat. and Sunday, so this will give me a chance to test it.
Many Thanks |
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Ron Randall
From:
Dallas, Texas, USA
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Posted 31 May 2004 7:35 pm
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Lots of ways to skin a cat.
Consider a nice plush drum throne. Seat is big and comfy like a big upholtered motorcycle seat. They have an adjustable backrest. They are adjustable up and down like an old piano-stool. They lock in place. They will not turn once locked in.
About half the price of the special steel seats. The model I like is called Roc n Soc, sold at guitar center and comes in different colors. 30 day free trial offer.
Good luck on solving the problem. |
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Terry Sneed
From:
Arkansas,
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Posted 31 May 2004 7:44 pm
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Ron, how much is the roc n soc drum seat?
you said it had a back rest? sounds like what I'm lookin for. can't afford a pac seat. what about height? I like to sit fairly high at my steel. thanks
Terry
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84 SKH Emmons Legrand D10
session 400'rd Steelin for my Lord.
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Walter Hamlin
From:
Talladega, Alabama, USA
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Posted 2 Jun 2004 1:41 pm
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Terry:
I saw two advertised in Musicians Friend. "Roc n Soc" for 139.99 that you can add a back rest to for another 39.99 and a big one for 149.99 that I did not see a back rest for called the "Big Boy Bicycle Throne". However, there is one that comes with a back rest that is called the "Ergo-Rider Throne and Backrest" for 159.99 that I am leaning toward. Says it encourages the right posture and and allows unimpeded thigh movement.
Walter |
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Ron Randall
From:
Dallas, Texas, USA
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Posted 2 Jun 2004 3:51 pm
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Thanks Walter for the prices. Check out Musician's friend or Guitar Center. 30 day money back guarantee.
The seat will adjust to darn the height of the guitar. And it will go low. I am an average height guy and my steel height is "standard". It uses an Acme square threaded shaft, like an old piano stool. Built for a drummer and they can get rowdy at times. Chrome is very nice. Workmanship far exceeds what I have seen in the specialty steel seats. No place to store your stuff.
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Terry Sneed
From:
Arkansas,
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Posted 2 Jun 2004 6:19 pm
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Thanks Walter. yikes!$180!
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84 SKH Emmons Legrand D10
session 400'rd Steelin for my Lord.
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