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John Davis
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Cambridge, U.K.
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Posted 7 Jun 2004 10:33 pm |
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My new steel seat arrived as promised on the 15th. of May, and Mr.Walker my bum thanks you
it is a fantastic bit of kit,very comfortable
and my only wish is that I could have had it about 35 years ago!!!
Advice for new players:- When you first start playing with all that desire and enthusiasm (did I spell that right?) you forget that you are sitting on a rock!! and 20 or 30 years is gone in a heartbeat!
sort your bum out! it ain`t cheap but you only got to do it once, and it is so worth it!!!! Thanks again Mr.Walker for a great product>>>>>>  |
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Ray Walker
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Smithfield, NC, USA, R.I.P.
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Posted 8 Jun 2004 2:07 am
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Well John first off let it be me who thanks you for trying the Walker Seat. Personally I sat on one of those rocks you speak of and so I know what I didn't want a seat to feel like and that's why I made the cushion the way I did. And second...I made it to last a lifetime because I never wanted that feeling to go away. It's true I put a lot into the seat but I know there are folks like you who are willing to get the best there is and I have done my level best to insure that a Walker Seat is the most comfortable seat on the market and it will last and last and last. Again I want to thank you John from the bottom of my heart for giving my seat a try and I thank all of you who are sitting on that seat today. I have established a dealer network of the finest people you would ever want to do business with so please visit with them and see what you've been missing.
Billy Cooper's Music
AllSteelGuitar.com
Frenchy's Pedal Steel Guitar
Scotty's Music
Bud Hall's Guitar Town
Tarheel Music
Harrison Music (Danny Hullihen)
Regards,
Ray Walker
Walker Seats
Lately, I have been doing a lot of "custom" orders, so please feel free to contact me with your "special needs".
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Jerry Hayes
From:
Virginia Beach, Va.
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Posted 8 Jun 2004 4:07 am
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For anyone who's never tried a Walker seat you're missing something. I got mine at the MASGA jam in Wilson, NC a while back and am really happy with it. I have the wide model with the back and the extra compartment on the side which is nice. I put all my extra strings, cutter, winder, and tuner right there beside me and If I pop a string I don't have to even get up like I did with my old ShoBud seat. This thing has a lot of extras you won't find on other seats such as powder coated legs, and a strap to secure the seat back. Ray put a lot of thought into his seats. Have a good 'un...JH
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Livin' in the Past and the Future with a 12 string Mooney Universal tuning.
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Jim West
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Posted 8 Jun 2004 4:43 am
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John Davis
From:
Cambridge, U.K.
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Posted 8 Jun 2004 6:10 am
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Jim, Sorry if I bunged your email up,I have sent you the pictures RW sent to me and I am not very clever with computers! If they do come out ok you will get a good idea of what the seat looks like, but you really have to sit on one to get the full picture!!
JD
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Bobbe Seymour
From:
Hendersonville TN USA, R.I.P.
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Posted 8 Jun 2004 6:14 am
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Walker seats? Yep! Great! Ray himself is a great guy, ya' just gotta' love this nutt! I have learned that the steel community can count on him for quality, friendship and some humorous verbal interchanges!
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Tony Orth
From:
Evansville, Indiana, USA
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Posted 8 Jun 2004 9:00 am
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Got mine from Bud Hall's Guitar Town here in Evansville. Hi Quality, built like a tank.
I love the feel and it'll last a lot longer that I will.
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Ray Walker
From:
Smithfield, NC, USA, R.I.P.
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Posted 9 Jun 2004 3:17 am
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Thanks a million guys for all the kind words. Simply put...it's the best seat in the house, and all of you who have tried it please tell your friends, so they can get that "soothing" relief as well .
Bobbe Seymour???? Yep he's sittin on one finally. I tried to get his old rag of a seat from him so I could mount it in my office for all the world to see but he refuses to let go of it. Hmmmmm you think it's perhaps a sentimental thing like maybe a gift from his ex-wife. I mean...why else??P: Now tell the truth Bobbe...since you started using a Walker seat...hasn't your tone improved just a tad?? And no..you are not 10 foot tall and you can't walk on water...but you CAN sure as heck play.
Thanks again to all of you
Ray Walker
Walker Seats |
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Mike Sweeney
From:
Nashville,TN,USA
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Posted 9 Jun 2004 12:45 pm
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Ray,
My rear-end and I thank you for building us a great chair.
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Ray Walker
From:
Smithfield, NC, USA, R.I.P.
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Posted 10 Jun 2004 11:57 am
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Thanks Mike and the pleasure was indeed mine for a time and now it's your butt's pleasure
Show them guys and gals some cool stuff next week at your siminar. I know you will.
Ray |
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Ray Walker
From:
Smithfield, NC, USA, R.I.P.
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Posted 12 Jun 2004 2:19 pm
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Jerry....I am sorry I didn't acknowledge your post and all I can say is that I must have scanned down through it and didn't see it. Folks Jerry is a very unique and accomplished player who has a style that is fun to watch and a pleasure to listen to. I was extremely happy the day he bought a Walker Seat and am very proud to say he uses the seat. You know I've been thinking that the Walker Seat will help your tone...but gosh alive I'm sittin on one too and my steel don't sound nothin like Jerry's  .
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John Davis
From:
Cambridge, U.K.
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Posted 13 Jun 2004 1:14 am
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Ray, over here we have a lot of "Buy one,Get one free" have you thought of doing that? you would shift a lot more seats! and maybe I could have one to sit around on in the house?  |
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Ray Walker
From:
Smithfield, NC, USA, R.I.P.
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Posted 13 Jun 2004 5:06 am
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Well if I were independantly wealthy I would make em and give em away for the fun of it all. Unfortunately, it costs so much to make a seat of that caliber that it is simply not possible to do that. You see...when you can buy one get one free on a deal it's a pretty safe bet that whoever offers that is overcharging the consumer to begin with. The fact is that the manufacturers of these type products can mass produce whatever it is they are "giving" away in a third world country at slave labor wages and then sell it to the consumer at an inflated price and then say "BUT WAIT THERE'S MORE" if you buy today we will send you (2). You gotta laugh at them and understand that no one trying to make a modest living is even able to do that. But then again...if I were independantly wealthy????HMMMMM 
Take care my friend.
Ray |
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Bob Wood
From:
Madera, California, USA
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Posted 13 Jun 2004 10:52 am
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Ray, do you have a web site where I can see some of your products, with prices? I need to get a new seat, and hearing all these praises, tells me to check it out......!
Bob |
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Walter Haynes
From:
Bullard.Texas, R.I.P.
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Posted 13 Jun 2004 12:20 pm
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| Before I got my Walker Seat playing gigs and setting for 2 or 3 hours I would become tired the old back would tighten up. But now, no more back trouble! The seat really works, try one you'll see------ |
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Vann Ray Cranford
From:
Kinston, N.C. 28501-1571
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Posted 13 Jun 2004 1:01 pm
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In reference to the Walker Seats, let me say this. I first saw a Walker Seat at our Mid-Atlantic Steel Guitar JAM in Wilson, NC several months ago. I was admiring the quality and workmanship that was put into the product. I was telling a man that walked up to me about how picky that I am for perfection to detail, and that whoever made this seat could definitely please me with their workmanship. He introduced himself as Ray Walker!
Well, I have been to Ray's home on two occasions since then, and he will be making me a Walker Seat also. Also, Ray and his family are some really nice people to deal with. If you want the best in materials and perfection to detail and workmanship like I do, then a Walker Seat is the ONLY seat to have! Thanks Ray! I can't wait to get my seat from you. Vann |
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Bowie Martin
From:
Wilson, NC USA 27896
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Posted 13 Jun 2004 4:21 pm
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| Ray makes a great seat! I bought one several months ago, and am sorry I did not do it sooner. My butt sincerely appreciates the time and care Ray has spent putting those seats together. He has to be the maker of the "top" seat being made now. For the many hours we all spend sitting on one, a few well spent bucks for the Walker seat is a fine investment.. |
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Ray Walker
From:
Smithfield, NC, USA, R.I.P.
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Posted 14 Jun 2004 3:04 am
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Bob Wood...thanks for your interest...I have sent an e-mail regarding the info you have requested.
Walter Haynes...thanks buddy you are DA MAN!!! I am sending the package we discussed. It will go out today. After you receive it call me and we will let folks know what's going on
Bowie....I hope you know how much I appreciate you and your kind words. Folks Bowie Martin was the first one to buy a Walker Seat and he bought two...He's a great player and a great friend. Thanks Bowie.
Vann, I have sent you an e-mail. If we are on the same page I will tell all these folks what's going on with your order too...I think it's cool.
And finally....thanks to all of you who use and tell your friends about the Walker Seat. It is my honor to serve you.
Regards,
Ray Walker
Walker Seats
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Bob Simmons
From:
Trafford, Alabama, USA
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Posted 16 Jun 2004 6:37 pm
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| Ray, sounds great, let's get together,Bob Simmons Steel Guitars, PO Box 56, Trafford, AL 35172 205.647-6400 |
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Ryan Giese
From:
Spokane, Washington, USA
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Posted 16 Jun 2004 8:57 pm
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I got a Walker Seat from my Dad for Christmas. It is still in perfect condition. Then again i do not have many gigs. The other day at the Steel Guitar Convention in Deer Park, i was sitting in my seat from 10-3. That was on e of the best, most comfortable days ever. Thank you Mr. Walker for making such a great seat!
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John Davis
From:
Cambridge, U.K.
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Posted 17 Jun 2004 12:08 am
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| Ray is your seat a limited production thing or are there people in Europe that actually stock it?, There is some interest expressed from other players I meet. |
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Ray Walker
From:
Smithfield, NC, USA, R.I.P.
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Posted 17 Jun 2004 2:07 am
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Bob Simmons...thanks, I sent you an e-mail
Ryan Giese....it's great to see you on this thread and thank you so very much for your kind words. You have a great Dad who cares a great deal for you and is extremely proud of you.
John Davis... while Walker seats are being shipped all over the world now...at this moment all Walker Seat Dealers are here in the US. That is subject to change in the future and I will certainly keep everyone updated.
While I thank you all graciously for your wonderful reviews of the Walker Seats, I would also like to remind you all that I am still just a small company and I build every single seat one at a time. I would never want to mass produce this seat because my old age and limited wisdom tells me that when one does that.. a certain amount of quality must be compromised and I simply don't want to ever see that happen to this seat. Thanks again and a million times over to each and every one of you.
Ray Walker
Walker Seats |
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Ron Sodos
From:
San Antonio, Texas USA
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Posted 17 Jun 2004 8:51 am
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| I am 240 lbs. I have been playing steel for 25+ years and have owned 4 seats in that time. The Walker seat is without a doubt the most comfortable, the strongest most solid and stable seat I have owned. ..... |
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Ray Walker
From:
Smithfield, NC, USA, R.I.P.
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Posted 17 Jun 2004 10:55 am
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Now "THAT'S a Testimonial. Hey if I don't start leaving that extra piece of pie behind after supper....I'll have a lot better testimonial than that .
Ray |
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Bobbe Seymour
From:
Hendersonville TN USA, R.I.P.
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Posted 18 Jun 2004 4:36 pm
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Hey, a great product! A great guy! He has a lot of good compitition but is building a great product that no one has ever complained about. Pretty and functional, strong and reasonable in price. Does a great job to be a complete nut!
Hey Ray, my tone improve? Tone of my what? (just kidding)
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