Anyone use a drummer's throne as a seat?

Christian Petersen · Post by **Christian Petersen** » 26 Jan 2012 9:59 am

I am short and a chair is just not working to raise me an inch or so taller. I don't want to get into mechanically lowering the guitar. I saw some drummer's thrones (seats that have spiral threads under the seat to precisely raise the height -- just like a secretary's chair). Some, like a "Roc N Soc" can be gotten with a "square-ish" seat and movable backrest. Most thrones are tripod mounted with rubber floor feet, not casters. Is there some flaw in my thinking about getting one of these....or....does anybody have a style/brand of seat that is height adjustable that they really like that might fit my purpose? Thank You!

Dave Grafe · Post by **Dave Grafe** » 26 Jan 2012 10:32 am

I have a drum throne in my practice studio, set to the same height as my pack seat. The only real drawback is that the seat itself tends to loosen up and swivel and I am always reaching down to tighten it. Otherwise it works fine.

Ron Randall · Post by **Ron Randall** » 26 Jan 2012 11:15 am

I use the Roc n Soc. Look for it at Musicians Friend or Guitar Center.

It adjusts as you say. Trying different heights is a definite advantage. Then, one can lock this seat down. So that it does not move while playing, and the height can be fixed so it does not change during transport, set up.

Very sturdy, much more than any pacseat. (Think wild rock drummer) It is much lighter than most pacseats. I put my gear in a small duffle. This spreads the weight of all the stuff to two pieces.

Has an available back rest. I don't want casters. I want the seat to not move. The rubber feet do not slip.

To me the cushion is more comfy.

One man's opinion.

R2

Chris Tweed · Post by **Chris Tweed** » 26 Jan 2012 11:27 am

Coincidentally, I just bought a drum throne last Saturday, the Gibraltar Roc-N-Soc 9608M. I have only used it at home so far, but it seems to be fine. It has a memory lock on the height so that even if it's dismantled the seat spindle will stay at the same position. It does swivel, but I've not found that to be a problem.

Previously I was using a dining chair, which was too low (~18.5"). I got a sore back when I first started using this, but I'm not sure if the back pain is because of the lack of back support or simply getting used to a new playing position (~20"). It seems to be easing now. I've ordered a backrest for the throne.

The only minor irritation I have is that I have to lift the seat back from the steel to get my feet and legs under it, and then pull it and me into position. Before, I was able to slide the chair backwards and forwards easily. Perhaps the lack of movement of the throne will turn out to be a virtue

Chris

Bryan Daste · Post by **Bryan Daste** » 26 Jan 2012 12:05 pm

I use a Roc-n-soc. I find it quite comfortable, and I like the adjustable height. I actually find the swivel to be an advantage.

Larry Rafferty · Post by **Larry Rafferty** » 26 Jan 2012 12:14 pm

I also am a little on the short side, so for the past few years I have only used drum thrones. Ninety percent of the time I pay the Mullen D-10 and use an "Adams Percussion Throne". It is hydraulic, has an adjustable back, and most important...it has Four legs with rubber bumper feet. If you ever need to bend down to pick up something you have dropped on the floor...you will soon realize how important a 4-legged throne is to your safety.
I also have a Gilbraltar 3-legged throne and a Mapex 4-leg throne. The 3 leggers are OK as long you remember to position 1 leg directly behind you.

Fred Glave · Post by **Fred Glave** » 26 Jan 2012 12:18 pm

I'm using a Dixon adjustable drum seat right now. It's light weight and not bulkey. It's not ideal, but I have to carry everything so I want everything small and light. I have an over the shoulder duffle bag for my accessories.

Doug Earnest · Post by **Doug Earnest** » 26 Jan 2012 12:22 pm

I have been using a drummer seat for the past year or so as the padding in my 25 year old Jac-Pac seat finally wore away.
I like it quite a bit. It's rare that I play away from the house these days. When I do I have a small briefcase to carry my accessories.

Ned McIntosh · Post by **Ned McIntosh** » 26 Jan 2012 1:24 pm

I use a Gibraltar drum-throne with a back-rest. Very solid, legs fold easily, just sits atop my gear-bag with the back-rest sitting on the top of the NV112 when I trolley the gear in an out of a venue. Everything fits on the trolley: steel in the case, NV112, gear-bag, drum-throne, amp-stand and music-stand. Like this:-

and this:-

The drum-throne works really well and is easy to tote when it's stowed this way.

Steve Collins · Post by **Steve Collins** » 26 Jan 2012 1:27 pm

I use a dixon as well. Spin around 180 form my drum kit, and there is my psg.

Bill Moran · Post by **Bill Moran** » 26 Jan 2012 1:46 pm

Where do you carry your strings, tuner and vol. pedal? In your pocket ?

Fred Glave · Post by **Fred Glave** » 26 Jan 2012 2:25 pm

Bill Moran wrote:Where do you carry your strings, tuner and vol. pedal? In your pocket ?

Bill I have a small over-the shoulder duffle bag, about 14" X 12". It holds my volume pedal, cables, extra strings, picks, bars, tuner, tuning wrench, a small tool kit and flashlight.

Bobby Snell · Post by **Bobby Snell** » 26 Jan 2012 4:41 pm

I highly recommend the Roc-n-Soc, echoing the above endorsements

When the backrest is removed, it breaks down and fits in my large dufflebag with cords,VP, etc., for a reasonable load.

Colm Chomicky · Post by **Colm Chomicky** » 26 Jan 2012 4:54 pm

I use a roc-n-soc, no back. I like being able to adjust for me and it seems to be a good fit, not flat. Keeps my butt from getting sore. Although when I try other peoples pac-a-seats, etc. I really don't find them uncomfortable either. I just slighty prefer the feel of the roc-n-soc or similar for the long haul.

As for storage, I have a case, kinda like what you see airline pilots or lawyers tote around that I keep my strings, pedal, etc. in. If I need something, I can just reach in my case while still sitting on my butt!

Actually my first seat was a antique wooden chair made in Mexico with branded leather bottom that I found on a street corner in Austin, I had to add a little height to the legs, but it really looked cool...still have it. Who knows, maybe I will go back to that some day!

Frank Montmarquet · Post by **Frank Montmarquet** » 26 Jan 2012 5:17 pm

does anybody have a style/brand of seat that is height adjustable that they really like that might fit my purpose?

I use an On Stage KT7800+ keyboard bench. About $36 on Amazon. Adjustable from about 18" to 24".

Gary Cosden · Post by **Gary Cosden** » 26 Jan 2012 6:53 pm

A few days ago I received a new seat from Steelseat.com with adjustable legs that is really nice. My old ShoBud seat was 20" in height and I felt that I wanted a little more. I ordered it with a height range of 20.5" to 22" and after experimenting I finds that approx. 20.875" is just about ideal for me. It really is nice to get the height just right - especially for your right hand position. Joe Naylor makes a really nice product and frankly I don't see what is keeping more people from taking advantage of his adjustable height option. Also he uses a super dense foam for the cushion which feels pretty hard when you first sit on it but after a few hours its way more comfortable than soft cushy foam is. I have owned several motorcycles and I find that if you are going to spend the day riding the way your butt feels at the end of the day is WAY more important than the way it feels when you first sit down. I am a big believer in dense foam for long term comfort and that is another reason that I chose a Steelseat.com seat. Not to put down the drum thrown option - but you did ask about steel seats with adjustable leg height.