For those of you who are curious about what is being said about SoundSeat on the internet you may want to check out the following sites, read the postings and even ask some questions yourselves. Try one of the following:
acousticguitarforum.com
drummercafe.com
"You and Mark have sustained the legacy of James Baker. The chairs are made with the care and quality components that I could only hope still existed somewhere in America. Thank you for sticking with it through the difficult days. I am a fan and will gladly be a reference."
"I recently discovered the SoundSeat website while I was trying to find a better solution to replace my drum throne. I've been playing drums for 32 years. I have owned many thrones in that amount of time. In my current gig I play four hours a night with no breaks. I had a very expensive throne, but it wasn't cutting it. The foam was broken down and I found myself basically sitting on the edge of the wood base of the cushion and it was extremely uncomfortable on these long gigs. So, I called Bretta at SoundSeat. The customer service was excellent. I ordered my throne and had it in a few days. I ordered a basic seat in a common color with no embroidery. Custom orders take longer. At one point I had ordered something incorrectly and she dropped shipped me a replacement part and I had in my hands two days later. Again...customer service! It's a lost art these days. The seat is extremely comfortable and comes in several heights. I sit somewhat low and there was a specific size that tailor fit me exactly. There are also adjustments on the seat's mounting bracket that allow you to tilt the seat forward or backward, depending on what you want. But most of all this is the most comfortable throne I have ever sat on, and not by a little bit. The foam is dense. Not hard, but dense. So, it doesn't break down. And the wood frame (a bicycle style) is curved so the seat shape contours with your body. The contoured shape makes all the difference in the world. All my problems are solved. I bought the entire throne, but they also make just the seat itself, so you can use your existing throne tripod base if you like. Love, love, love my SoundSeat. Can't recommend this thing highly enough."
"Good posture and great technique go hand in hand, yet most guitarists practice while sitting on a simple stool or chair. In my 43 years of playing guitar, I have learned that posture enables me to work longer, harder, and play better. My SoundSeat Gas Lift Guitar Chair is the best ergonomic solution to long practice sessions and the avoidance of stress-related injuries to my neck, shoulders and back. Good posture also helps keep the body relaxed, so that many repetitive motion disorders, such as carpal tunnel syndrome are minimized. JR has designed this seat to fit the activity of playing guitar, with the bonus of fine craftsmanship, superb materials, and professional after-the-sale service. I only wish that SoundSeat had been around 43 years ago!"
"It's working GREAT!!! GREAT WORK!"
"I loved SoundSeat's chair--after climbing and crawling under stage to my opening position at the start of the show, it was SO gratifying to see my name embroidered on my seat when I finally arrived. Over the course of a long year, I had none of the lower back complaints which have dogged me over the last thirty years of touring. Maybe it's because the SoundSeat put me into a better posture than in the past, in which case I'm truly grateful. Amazingly, the one chair held me up throughout the whole tour--which is a big surprise, since I've trashed a lot of chairs over the years. Perhaps I'm not as rambunctious as I was in the past, but I would prefer to attribute it to the SoundSeat's sturdy construction."
"SoundSeat is a high-performance product. Refined design and hi-grade materials produce a chair that is at once ergonomic, attractive, and handles well. It's light yet very durable and trouble-free. It has delighted my clients. Zero problems - 100% recommended."
My wife has been using it every day for harp practice, and she really loves it. She also used it in her first public concert earlier this month. Her harp is a concert grand Camac Athena harp, which requires one to sit a bit higher than most other concert grand harps. So, having the seat height adjustment is very useful. She no longer has to suspend practicing due to sitting fatigue. She practices until she is ready to be finished, which she really appreciates. In particular, the simultaneous changing of the A and D (outside) pedals is much more comfortable because the seat allows better balancing and cushioning. I have also tried the chair as a cellist, and it is very comfortable. I'm giving serious thought to placing another order (because my wife won't share!)."
"Thanks again for the good service and the great product."
"Just wanted to thank you again for the SoundSeat! I've been playing more in the last few days than I have in the last few weeks. I'm really enjoying it. Man, you really are the king of customer service. Don't ever lose that."
"I thought I'd drop you a line to tell you how much I like the seat. First of all, the craftsmanship is impeccable. The design is very nice, and it got compliments from the rest of the band immediately when they saw it." "Now for the real test. We started our gig last Saturday at about 9:30 and played straight through until almost 4:00 in the morning. I kept waiting for that horrible feeling of pain in the tail bone that radiates up the spine like I used to get from the Roc and Soc chair, but it never came. My back is very sensitive because of two back surgeries but I must say that it was no worse than when we first started the gig! Hard to believe but true."
"When I read the comments from the other people that tried your seat I more or less thought that your seat may be just a little better if at all. After all, why wouldn't some of the big chair companies use the best foam or the best leather as you do? I sure found out different."
"It took one hard night of sitting on your chair to make a believer out of me. JR, I thank you and my back thanks you for this great chair you have made. I will "sing" its praises forever!"
"Please feel free to give my email to anyone that wants to talk to me about the chair."
"As you know, I always had a problem finding a chair that was both functional and comfortable when playing my guitar: arms in the way, too tall stools, no back support, hard seat, etc., etc. It's made practicing much more difficult than it needs to be and, I think, hindered my ability to hold the instrument properly. And none of it did much for my back."
"A luthier friend had a drummer's seat and suggested that I look on the web for something similar. I found SoundSeat.com and, to make a long story short, bought one of their guitar seats. It has been a godsend: adjustable height, adjustable backrest, comfortable, a foot ring, all in very high quality. You even have a choice of colors for the leather seat and backrest."
"I'd guess many non-professional guitarists have had the same problem using a chair or stool from around the house and would appreciate knowing about this solution. I can't imagine anyone being disappointed."
"WOW! and then he said it backwards, WOW!"
"The SoundSeat meets and exceeds all my expectations and is a true marvel of design intelligence and engineering." "As drummers we typically spend the least on a solid foundation for the pursuit of our craft, namely an adequate stool. It is my firm belief that the SoundSeat provides a solid foundation upon which every drummer can base a lifelong pursuit of craftmanship. The custom embroidery is totally awesome, and I expect will get rave reviews from the musicians and audiences I play with/for."<;p>
"Thank you, thank you, thank you, I just can't say it enough. I firmly believe that the SoundSeat will enable me to continue to pursue excellence in the wide world of drumming."
"I will be encouraging all my associates to look seriously at the SoundSeat, whether they be musicians, computer programmers and anyone else that might need a really good foundation for the pursuit of their craft." "With deepest thanks and respect."
"As for comfort...u-n-r-e-a-l!!... You would be surprised in how much the correct posture can improve the quality (...and quantity) of your playing! And the best of all is that there are no nasty after-effects after practice - no lower back pain anymore. Gone!... no more arching over the guitar, no more slippage, a lesser left wrist bend in the fretboard... all thumbs way up!"
"Long story just to say that if you are in the market for a guitar chair then check out www.soundseat.com."
"Best value for the money and worth every cent, penny, euro, rand..."
"Needed to share this."
After receiving the seats, I set them up in my guitar room and I became even more impressed with the quality of workmanship. I got so used to them, how nice they look and how comfortable they are, that I actually have begun to tote around 2 of them on my gigs...one for me, and one for other guitarists that sometimes sit in with me. They really add to the professional look on stage...even look nice in my living room. After all, a solo guitarist goes out on stage with thousands of dollars' worth of guitars, amps, etc. and image is important. All too often, a "clunker" stool is used, and it just doesn't look as professional as the SoundSeat. The added "logos" on the seats also serve as a nice promotional effect, too. Most importantly though, is that after a few hours of performing, I'm not as uncomfortable or fatigued as I was before I got these great seats." <.p>
Like your founder, I too, am also a drummer, having performed and toured with Les Paul in late '79 and '80, and later performances with Nokie Edwards for The Ventures. I'm so pleased with my SoundSeat for guitar, I plan to add one for my drum set, soon."
"In this day and age of importing lower cost, quality compromised products, it's a real treat to find such a high quality comfortable product like the SoundSeat. This is certainly a worthwhile investment. Congratulations, and thanks..."
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