Choosing the Best Drum Throne for You 🥁 | Drum Lesson
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- Опубліковано 10 жов 2016
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Nick D'Virgilio shows you a variety of drum thrones, and explains why you may choose one style over others. After the video, click the links below for more info on the individual drum thrones.
1. DW DWCP3100 drum throne 👉 imp.i114863.net/5bQzd1
2. PDP PDDTC00 pro-level Concept Series 👉 imp.i114863.net/e4Mj0Q
3. Pearl Roadster D-1000SN 👉 imp.i114863.net/AoV5Oa
4. Ludwig Atlas Classic drum throne 👉 imp.i114863.net/GjB1y2
5. Roc-n-Soc Nitro Rider 👉 imp.i114863.net/Zd1EGz
6. TAMA's Round Rider XL Hydraulix 👉 imp.i114863.net/oe3JKW
7. Pork Pie Percussion's Big Boy 👉 imp.i114863.net/BXJk3J
8. Yamaha DS950 Bench-Style 👉 imp.i114863.net/za3OKG
9. Ahead Spinal-Glide 👉 imp.i114863.net/WDaEee
10. Gibraltar 9608MB Motorcycle-style Drum Throne with Adjustable Backrest 👉 imp.i114863.net/EaXA6D
11. Pork Pie Percussion's Deuce Series 👉 imp.i114863.net/n13VKM
12. Porter & Davies BC Gigster extra wide seat 👉 imp.i114863.net/b3zQBM
13. Pearl Throne Thumper 👉 imp.i114863.net/ORQEDP
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The one with the fart crevasse is very practical. No more teetering forward when you have to launch one. Just chill and let it rip. Then of course, blame the bass player
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Lol. Nice
Utterly hilarious......😂😂😂
This guy could sell ice to the eskimos
Can't wait for my leopard print pork pie throne!! All the way to the Uk
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The Rinja did you ever get your throne bro lol
Lol gotta love that good ol postal service
Did you get it
@@lucscott3631 aye I got it and frankly found that my materialistic lustings do not bring me happiness haha xD
@@jobzagudn does it wobble? There was no wobbliness test in the video.
I've had a Roc-n-soc Nitro for almost ten years now and I still love it as much today as the first time I sat my big butt down on it. It's awesome and it's held up beautifully. I'm still gigging with it and the hydraulic mechanism still works perfectly. In fact I just bought a second one for my home kit.
I'm a big guy - tall, wide, and, erm, heavy. And the Roc-n-soc Nitro fits my build and frame perfectly.
If you're considering getting one, I definitely recommend the backrest.
I have a Roc 'n Soc Hydraulic Lunar Throne w/backrest and five point base. No need to look anywhere else. Love it.
The roc n soc saved my back on a cruise ship playing 3 sets 7 nights a week for 4 months straight. Since I had my friend who is a welder ad metal to the back rest making it go up to my mid upper back vs lumbar support and it is even better now imo. Great throne for long gigs especially!
Thanks very much for the video. I'm not a drummer but a bass player and I'm looking for something sturdy. Would have never thought of a drum throne.
I've had a Roc-n-Soc for over 16 years which I paid $130 for and never had any issues. Initially thought I would never get use to the Back Rest and would have to remove, it's never been a hindrance whatsoever and never noticed during playing. The fabric has barely matted if at all; stitching is still intact, never had to Re-tighten any bolts/hardware, hydraulics has never slipped. Even though they may cost more now, I would still purchase one again, no questions asked.
I'm a guitarist and recently I got the Roc-N-Soc Classic - tractor seat w/backrest and absolutely love it. Every drummer friend I asked each suggested it.
thanks for the video, I'm a keyboardist, just got a Roc n soc nitro from Sweetwater, but was afraid to pull the lever too hard for the hydraulics, so glad you jumped on it and showed the test drive!!! It really does get pretty high and can go very low. perfect. I think everyone should have one.
lol I use an office chair
I was thinking the same thing. Just take off the wheels and you're set XD.
Why not sit on the floor lol
@@Bemaritohtori FLOOR GANG!
@@Bemaritohtori sit on a unused floor tom
Joshah Ariel lol
Great video Nick! You've helped pick my drum set that I got. I ended up buying the pdp maple concept. Thanks, and keep the videos up!
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That yamaha bench seat looks great. Love the yamaha stuff. Great vid!
Roc N Soc gets my vote, I've had mine for 9 years. Seriously amazing.
I started drumming as a baby on my dads kit. I’m still using the same roc n soc throne I sat on in diapers and it’s still going strong.
@@karsenic6436 3 years later and still good 😆
@@averagejackmedia609 niceeee
Yea. This guys good. And this particular vid was well planned. Very helpful.
Roc-n-soc nitro is the best
Love my Ahead throne 6 months in and I love it....🥁🥁🥁
That ahead throne looks incredible! I'm definitely gonna get me one
Nick used a Roc n Soc for 12 years....so glad to hear that. I dig Roc n Soc...I use the round version. I used the bycycle version for a few years...but prefer the round now. Wish there were all these options in a store for me to try.
I just bought an e-drum kit, I had no idea thumpers existed. That looks pretty cool, I might save up and get one.
My wife has been interested in playing drums for many years. She's finally ready to go for it.....and our first (and only) stop will be Sweetwater. As a pianist, I can testify to their service. When something goes wrong....which it certainly can with electronics, they have stood behind their products 100% for me.
Nice assortment. I have a couple of Roc'n'Soc thrones (one round and one bike-style with backrest). Never seen any reason to consider anything else.
I recently added the backrest to my bicycle seat as well.
Thanks Nick for this video, this is really useful for players that may be looking to upgrade or get their first pro class drum throne for their drum kit that they have. I only wish that you would've included the Tama HT 730 trio and HT 741 quad leg models for the viewers I've been wanting to get myself an upgrade to a Tama HT 730 seat for quite some time now (I currently have a Tama HT 530 Wide rider seat) with my Tama Starclassic bubinga/birch set. I feel the Tama HT 730 and the 741 model are the most comfortable seats that I've sat on in my own opinion and I feel that the viewers are missing out on the benefits of them. Also, I've previously owned an older model Gibraltar 9208 MB stool that was quite adequate , but compared to the Tama HT 730 and HT 741, the Tama ones pretty much outdid the Gibraltar model. And yes I do agree that everybody has a right to express their opinion on their choices of what suits them "the best", to each their own.
I have a tama first chair throne and it's great. I agree the foam is the right mix of firm and soft. But even better is the range of adjustment. It gets really high and low, and everything in between. Some really cheap thrones only have a set number of heights, but you can literally get any height you want in between the lowest point and the highest point on these thrones.
Iv had the porter n davies BC2 for nearly 10 years now great bit of kit
Master degree in sales & marketing as always 👍🏽👍🏽
I use the Roc-n-Soc nitro, it is very comfortable with a wide body. I had a Tama (step below) first chair, it also is a good throne! Great video, I’ve never heard of the “Thumper” very interesting.
Thanks Nick!
I always like videos from Nick.
thanks nick this helped alot
I got the ahead throne with some drums and hardware I bought off craigslist and i love it. Coming from a nice mapex with back support that was 150 new. The ahead throne is much more comfortable and not even the slightest wobble or give.
Roc-n-soc for me although I had my friend who is a welder add height to the post on my back support now it is mid upper back vs lumbar level.
I tried the Ahead one a couple of months ago. I almost fell asleep on it. It's beyond comfortable, and the ergonomic factor gives your spinal column a break..
Rhythmista same here, have mine for about 7 months and it's crazy comfortable
Bought my last throne (Pork Pie) and drum kit (Ludwig Keystone) based on Nick's excellent reviews. Couldn't be happier.
thanks nick very helpful
Bought a Yamaha DS 950 for 194€ recently. The best offer in my eyes. How you sit is the way you drum. If it doesn't feel right and so on.
I chose the Tama HT741. It's expensive but feels good for my back, so worth the investment in my health especially for like 5h sessions. So none of those presented really spoke to me.
I have the Roc-n-soc hydraulic throne and it's about 18 years old and still my absolutely favorite throne! I also have the Pork Pie throne and it is seriously like sitting on a cloud. . that memory foam on top of foam is awesome. I'm currently ordering the PDP concept just cause it matching my kit. Hope it's decent! I also have that gibraltar with backrest... maybe more expensive but it's honestly my least favorite... not comfortable to me.. to hard
I like the spine glide for my posture
The split seat is also good to put sticks in just in case you drop one during play.♥️📼🤖⚡
I had a bad motorcycle accident 20 years ago . Was ready to retire the sticks , back & tall bone was murder at gigs ,ohhh the pain , but then I tried this weird looking throne . Felt really good , but didn’t think it was going to fix or change any of my issues , because I had a great throne already , which was high end Tama titan with back rest , so I didn’t think my seat was an issue . But then , I tried a roc and soc nitro , wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!, no more pain ! no more sweaty bottom ,Roc & soc hands down . I own 5 bicycle nitro ,3 with back rest I still have my first,.same seat 20 years , never any issue or problems . Still looks new , so I’m Not interested in trying anything else . This is a mandatory piece of equipment every time I play live or practice . It’s such a joy to play without pain. Roc & Soc .hands down .
The back support thrones are the best! I have one at church and never complained of back pain. Mine is a dw and it cause me to slouch because on no support so my back hurts after a gig
Been thinking of getting a new throne. I like the Roc n Soc and the Ahead ones here
Thanks for this one
Thanks. I need to replace my tama throne with something more comfortable and with a back rest. Thanks for this.
For a lot of years I played a roc-n-soc hydro throne and loved it. I added the backrest after a few years and found that to be very useful and important. Definitely liked the backrest! You should consider it!
I offer warning though...if you put a backrest on a tripod throne throne you are going to fall over. If you lean back, you will fall over...eventually...and it sucks and it will hurt you.
I now use a roc-n-soc with the 5 arm base. Way more stable. It will be the most embarrassing thing ever for you to fall over on the throne while at a gig.
Easy solution: position the 3 legs so that 1 of the legs is pointed straight back. There's no need to have one of the 3 legs pointed straight forward for support. You won't tip forward. I've been playing for 26 years and have always had 1 of the 3 legs pointed straight back so that I don't have a leg sticking out in front and in my way and I've NEVER had any support issues this way. Ever. When I say "in my way", I'm referring to whenever I need to be stepping on the floor (while standing) in the space between my throne and snare because some setups at gigs are so tight that I need to have the throne all the way up to a wall, leaving me with no choice but to step between the snare and throne when sitting down or getting up and out.
Yes def always 1 leg straight back. Anyone ever try DW 9000 throne?
@@larrytate1657Two years late but yes, the 9000 thrones are the best, in my opinion. I have the AirLift tractor style throne, the four legs and the actual foam seat are to die for. I used a Roc for two or three years, and the DW throne blew it out of the water completely, never changing thrones again.
Thanks and Blessings!!!
i really love the roc'n'soc for a long time. mine comes with the armrest
Included in the review was the Ludwig Atlas Pro drum throne. I just purchased it and returned it. I thought I would share my views.
The pros: The base of the throne is incredibly solid and heavy. There was no detectable sway coming from the post. Some may say too heavy, but not me, heavy = sturdy. The look of the throne with the red and black is killer. The seat itself is huge. Very wide and deep.
The cons: The seat itself is very soft, too soft for my liking. The Tama HT430B is rock hard, the Ludwig is substantially softer and does not offer the support that it should. Somewhere in between would be ideal. The wing nut that goes into the seat bracket is of poor quality and does not securely fasten the seat to the post. When you tighten as much as possible and start sitting on it and playing, it eventually loosens off and the seat will turn/rotate. The Tama had a clamping system for the wing nut which secured it much better.
I would rate this at 3 stars.
That AHEAD Spinal Throne is one of the best and most comfortable thrones ever made.
Tama first chair throne is def the best throne I've ever sat on. I have the normal round throne standard size since I don’t need the xl cause I’m not a big dude and it cost just 99 bucks, also don’t really need the hydraulic cause once I dial the throne in, I never touch the height ever again. The new update first chair thrones are so damn comfy, sturdy, and durable. I mean just look at the legs and feet of the Tama first chair throne compared to all the other thrones. Just massive and supportive and stable. That throne ain’t goin nowhere, also there’s spikes that come out of the feet if you want or need it just in case which is also a great feature to have.
Andy Ham Dude there’s no spikes on any of the Tama thrones. You’re thinking of the pedals and bass drums.
Which series of tama 1st chair that you have?
Great great great video thanks!
Useful content!
Having been through some of these, I say Pork Pie all the way... I loved the hydraulics of my old Rock 'n Sock (still use it to chill in my garage), but they went bad after some time. My stylish lil Pork Pie keeps me comfortable for days!
I'm watching this video because I'm using my dinning room table chair as my throne lol with a pillow
JAJA!!
😂 😂 😂 My same man
can you use the thumper as a metronome for practice. or did I just invent a feature that should be added to it ?
No talk at all about maximum height / weight capacity, coolest video on thrones anyway..!
Anything has to be better than my $25 Amazon throne
Derriere problems? Lmao. Keep posting the great vids. Planning on purchasing a yamaha recording custom kit from sweetwater in the coming months!
I like the Rock n SOC
What are your thoughts of 3 legs vs 4?... I heard 4 can cause wobble if for not completely flat... but if it is flat, is it more stable somehow?🤷♀️
My 1st choice is the Tama 1st Chair Hydraulic Throne. 2nd choice, is The Pork Pie (The Rounded White Thick Padding). 3rd and Final choice, is the Yamaha throne.
Could you run a metronome signal through a throne thumper?
Considering the roc n soc Nitro!
I hate your videos, they make me want to buy EVERYTHING!
Elías Harrison lol
Yaa, I'm buying that Ludwig now, even tho I already have a nice one XD
@@joandrumz3176 is the Ludwig one good? I’m considering that one
@@alexkistermusic4701 Ya, it's really really comfortable and didn't have any issues with it so far. Really cool throne, especially the look tho.
Does anyone know the min and max height for the Ludwig throne? It never seems to be posted on any website in the specs box
i've tried so many thrones and to be honest, the best one is Roc'N Soc, nothing compares to that one.
Didnt know pearl made transducers for thrones! Good takeaway
Thnx.
I went to a music store near me and got gretsch catalina maple low and high tom and floor toms, a catalina maple bass drum with a gibraltar kick, zildjian hi-hat and symbols, a pearl wa snare and a pdp drum stool for 800$. Was it worth it?
Edit: It was also used but barely used at all
Yes
@4:58 Nick pointed at the Ahead drum throne and called it Gibraltar while comparing it to the actual Gibraltar throne.
I've played drums for *spolf* 40 years
I prefer Porter and Davis seat throne because I can feel the kick drum sound and send the kick drum into the porter and Davis seat throne
Where You the same drummer who played in the Tears for Fears Mother's Talk video?If so You rocked the drums in that video!
So… which one do you recommend?
I had a Pork Pie and although it looked cool with (shiny vinyl American flag sparkle) it tended to wobble and could never get it just right….ive never heard anyone complain about the tried and tru Roc-N-Soc tho😮
Playing drums for 40 years isn't embarrassing yeah yeah I know that he's showing that he's "old" but I respect him for having played drums for 40 years. I've been playing for 9 years
the feet of the pork pie zebra is it made by Dixon i have one with round seat ....never problems very confortable!...since 20 years
does the hydraulic seat bouce a lot?
How tall are you Nick? Just trying to eyeball the lowest setting on each of these thrones.
Thanks friend.
First question : Are back rests helpful in any way, do they prevent back pain, help posture, or are they just an add on that is really non essential? Second question: is it better to have the throne in a fixed position or is there any beneficial reason why it should be allowed to swivel ?
Hey, Jyde DA. Thanks so much for writing. First Answer: They can be. It’s really personal preference. I don’t typically use them. I personally think that you have better posture without the backrest, but there are also drummers out there who swear by them. I’ve found that a split throne helps my back tremendously. The Ahead Spinal-G would be an example of that one. Second Answer: You want the throne to swivel. Makes it a lot easier to turn your body, especially if you have more than one floor tom.
I hope this helps.
Jason Thiele, Senior Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1391, jason_thiele@sweetwater.com
Tears for fears !! what!!??,, blokes a legend.
I have a Mapex T765 saddle red cloth drum throne, I rate it highly
i heard they are not soft at all?
Just bought the Mapex with backrest. Very nice well made throne.
1st. Chair....ist the way to go...:)
Christian Ley it sure as hell is
I'm 6ft3in a half 300 pounds which one is good for bigger guys
Any drum stool that goes from 20 to 40 inches?
What if you don't have a drum throne, what chair would be an ok substitute in terms of height?
Sit on a stick
Sit on a stick up your Bum while playing the Drums it feels nice playing the drums has a awkward posture anyway
I got dw 5000 series throne it holds my 300lbs , it's great. Costly though $175
I have a Tama first chair that is 20 years old. It has been gigged over a hundred times+. I might have to try one of those amplified models soon. I'm loosing my hearing lol...
I have a Pork Pie throne. It’s awesome!!!!!
To conclude: all thrones are beyond awsome. Fin.
everyone is highly recomended
I dig the Pig!!!
Give me the most lightweight yet still comfortable and stable throne. Which one is it? My Ahead Spinal G is the last two but too damn heavy (20 lbs!)
You will never find a GOOD throne that is light.
Mapex makes some very nice thrones also.
Mapex are too wobbly. I have 2 of them. Can't wait to get something else.
If youre in the market for a throne, get a roc n soc. Boom. Done. That easy.
I just can't believe none of the major drum/hardware manufactures have "reimagined" the drum throne and come up with a better design, without the wiggly, rocking, somewhat unstable center-post design. How hard could it be?
What about Gibraltar's cheaper ones?
I just use ac5 gallon paint bucket.... I really like the seat with the turd relief crevice..
I love my roc n soc
currently sitting on a 10 dollar crap thron with a tiny seat woobly seat and unstable seating. makes it really hard to play