Hello Members, I just talked to Nigel, then registered. I look forward to many enlightening conversations on the forum.

My best,

So, you're not just here to ask what might be a good beginner's keyboard?

^{(without using the search function of the board, of course, but that goes without saying really)}

-tek

Fraid not, tekminus. In truth, I am not a keyboard player at all, but am very active on many forums related to the music industry. I thought I would get the feel of this forum before participating a lot. These boards are quite nice, and I look forward to lurking, posting, and participating in many ways.

My best,

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J. R.

We dont bite....often.

Welcome.

J.R. has a company that makes seats for musicians. http://www.soundseat.com He called me on the phone and spoke with me today and is sending me one of his seats that is suitable for keyboard players. I will definately check it out and let you know how it is. He told me that until recently they had been concentrating more on seats for guitarists and drummers but now are producing them for keyboardists.

Nigel! You blew my cover! I was trying to sneak up on them.

My best,

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J. R.

keyboardists get a bench, drummers get a throne, (no doubt because they think theyre hot shit) which is what the guitarist sits on...a stool ahuh a yukyuk

budududump pishhhhh

Nice to know you sir. I know right now that if it will store an endles amount of stuff more than a piano bench, Im game for two unseen. Actually, realistically, you should hook up with Uncle Dave JR. Dave sells gear.
Trivia: Throne,The, [pronoun, english, Queens, N.Y.]pronounced: {da-chrown} 1.) A toilet.

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"It's all you."
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[This message has been edited by Morphamatik (edited 01-03-2004).]

Mr. Morphamatik,

Nice to meet you. The only things a Soundseat ''stores'' are stability, and absolute comfort. I look forward to meeting Uncle Dave Jr..

My best,

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J. R.

Well JR, I'd just like to welcome you to the forum and wish you good luck. It's refreshing to see an innovative new idea seeing the light of day.

Dear Equalizer:

Thanks so much for the welcome. I will do a post after Nigel shares his thoughts on the chair. BTW, one member has already ordered a chair and I look forward to his observations, also.

My best,

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J. R.

Well I received my own SoundSeat today ( http://www.soundseat.com ) and I must say this is one great seat for performing in. It is definately NOT just an office chair. It is quite firm yet comfortable with great support in the small of the back for sitting at a keyboard. Excellent for playing posture. It tapers toward the front like a drummer's seat so it allows free leg movement for those using floor pedals and doesn't cut off blood flow in your legs. The seat has a gas lift to adjust height to suit.

Plus J.R. tailors the chair to suit your chosen playing height and is very concerned that his customers are happy. He wants to talk personally to all his customers to ensure they get what they want. In fact you have to talk with J.R. to order a SoundSeat. That is such a refreshing change nowadays. I have spoken with J.R. on a few occasions now and he is a very genuine guy and has confidence that musicians will find his seats comfortable for long performances. He is a drummer himself and has spent countless hours sitting and playing which is what made him develop his SoundSeat range. And in the chance there is any problem after purchasing J.R. can be contacted and he will provide product support.

Thanks so much J.R. !!! I know I will be making lots of music from this seat.

Dear Nigel, Terry, and members:

Thanks Nigel! As this is our first keyboard group, I was worried about my ''babies'' being up to task. A special thanks to Terry for giving me the so much useful information in our conversations. As you get to know me here, and quite possibly on other forums, I hope everyone will see that Jack and I are driven by this quest for comfort and quality. I love to discuss these things with my customers. Besides I like to hear myself talk. Heck, if I can't add a drum track, I might as well talk over YOUR keyboard track. LOL, just kidding troops! This is so nice.

Thanks again, and, my best,

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J. R.