The Throne Thread

[SonorKen]

Ok, alot of talk to there so I thought I would kick it off.

I have owned a Pork Pie throne for quite a while. It is GREAT. Very comfortable and the throne is about 2 years old and still looks BRAND new. I recently purchased a Roc-n-Soc throne and I think I may like it better than the Pork Pie. I bought the Spindle RnS as I am worried that the Nitro thrones piston will break eventually.

I ordered the optional back rest with the RnS and I must say I am very pleased with it. It is heavy duty, well made, and very comfortable with heavy duty hardware. The back rest is very adjustable as well. I think I am realllllly going to like the back rest.

The RnS is very comfortable and the material and construction of the throne seems to be very well made. The color of the throne (blue) and back rest match perfectly. The RnS has a dual latch mechanism to assure that the throne doesn't move when you set it to the height you want.

I have use the Gibraltar thrones in the past and don't like them. The metal piece that attaches the throne to the double braced pedestal is actually 2 seperate peices. Mine broke in the middle of a show one night and sent me tumbling backwards. Luckily I landed against a wall and it broke on this show and not the night before. The night before I was playing on a large stage and if I would have fallen there I would have fell about 25 feet onto concrete.

Long story short, when you buy a throne look at this transistion peice. Make sure it isnt a 2 part upright.

So, here it is! Lets discuss thrones!

[-TheGlassPrison-]

Gotta Keep The Ol' *** Happy Eh Ken?!

[SonorKen]

Nice post man, this has needed done for a while. One point I would like to point out is people need to invest into a good throne, the more comfortable you are the more you will be able to concentrate and the longer you will be able to play. I would seriously suggest people planning on spending 100 to 200 bucks on a throne.

[SonorKen]

Gotta Keep The Ol' *** Happy Eh Ken?!
When the *** is happy everything else is happy! Guys only scroll down. I have a crude comment to make about the male anatomy, if your female just ignore the bottom part of my post as I don't want to offend anyone.
























We talk about my Pork Pie having a ball shelf. If you look at the way they are designed there is a rise in the front of the seat and guess what sits on it hahahahaha.

[-TheGlassPrison-]

lmfao!
If i could rep you i would!

I bet you 5$ that this thread will turn into something about your friends or something.. knowing how screwed up alot of the kids on the D&P are...... :/

[whatthedeath?!?]

My friend AND my school both have Gibraltar thrones.

I'm looking into a RnS Nitro throne.

[SonorKen]

Be sure to check those parts I mentioned. They are made of 2 seperate pieces of metal, kind of like circular tongue and groove. It is a very bad design in my opinion. Call Andy at Massmusic for the throne, he will cut ya a deal.

[skadrummer411]

I have a regular tama throne, I really don't mind. I figure if it has padding its comfortable enough for me.

[whatthedeath?!?]

Be sure to check those parts I mentioned. They are made of 2 seperate pieces of metal, kind of like circular tongue and groove. It is a very bad design in my opinion. Call Andy at Massmusic for the throne, he will cut ya a deal.

I never said I liked them, and yes, I know exactly what you are talking about. But...you had to be sitting pretty high for that to happen (the fall). Unless it just snapped?

Where/What is MassMusic? Never heard of it.

[poppinfresh]

how good of a deal can this andy get me because this sabian vault tour is coming that ive been saving for for a while. I have a cb throne and it has the design that you are describing. I have been slouching a lot lately on the throne and my back is really killing me, i might have to get a new throne.

[-TheGlassPrison-]

I was wrong ken!

[Plan B.]

I still have this crap Westbury one I got with my first kit!

It's so horrible, the way you adjust the height is by putting a screw through one of the few terribly spaced out holes on the tube (which offer the worst heights you could ever want, very little choice too) and then having it rest out the sides of the tube to stop it from sliding all the way down. The design is so crappy, the top of the throne isn't even close to a snug fit, so it wobbles, the leather smells like grease, the leg brackets are weak as hell and to top it all off the cushyness is next to nothing.

I'm definately in the market for a new throne.

[SonorKen]

how good of a deal can this andy get me because this sabian vault tour is coming that ive been saving for for a while. I have a cb throne and it has the design that you are describing. I have been slouching a lot lately on the throne and my back is really killing me, i might have to get a new throne.
If your back is killing you look at the Roc-n-Soc with the backrest, it should help ya alot. Andy will cut you a good deal, he is usually always cheaper than most internet businesses.

I never said I liked them, and yes, I know exactly what you are talking about. But...you had to be sitting pretty high for that to happen (the fall). Unless it just snapped?

Where/What is MassMusic? Never heard of it.
http://www.massmusic.net go there and look. They have an 1-800 number. When you call ask for Andy, tell him Ken sent ya and he will take care of ya.

The throne just snapped in half, the 2 pieces came loose from each other. Its a bad design.

[Plan B.]

I forgot to mention that when you actually try to adjust the height of the throne, theres a rediculous ammount of grease and oil on the nut and screw, why? I don't know! Why would you need grease there? So I always end up getting it all over my hands and then I have to wash them.

[mysticalyeti]

God, I still have this old stool for a throne.. I really, REALLY want to get a nice RnS, but I also need to pay off the DWs.

http://img102.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img102&image=lup0hb.jpg

That's my quite unpleasant 'throne' =/

[poppinfresh]

i have those ear protectors

[Brendan]

I've got a pdp throne, shoulda saved for a pork pie cause my lower back and *** hurts after 2 or 3 hours

[SonorKen]

God, I still have this old stool for a throne.. I really, REALLY want to get a nice RnS, but I also need to pay off the DWs.

http://img102.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img102&image=lup0hb.jpg

That's my quite unpleasant 'throne' =/
haha that looks very uncomfortable. It definiatly does not go with that kit!

[-TheGlassPrison-]

Ugh.. I have a dixon one.. cost me 30$.. WORST THING EVER

Basically threw a piece of pleather over a piece of wood and called it a throne:/

[poppinfresh]

ken - Whenever i see porkpies they are always really blackened or covered with towels, do you not sweat or something or do they really last.

[Bryan Blakey]

I've just got a Pacific throne, I got ripped off though... I paid $60 and a month later saw it for $30. It works.

[SonorKen]

ken - Whenever i see porkpies they are always really blackened or covered with towels, do you not sweat or something or do they really last.
hmmm well, I do sweat, and on occasion it gets kinda smelly. When you play multiple shows night after night, load it up in an aluminum trailer and it sits in there all day then played on again the next night they do get stinky. I spray mine down with Fantastic, scrub it, then spray it with Febreze and let it dry.

[Caleb3221]

I am currently on a Pearl Roadster throne, which I like. Its adjustable to wherever I want, stable, and fairly comfortable(Padded well, bycicle style, and has little holes to make it get less hot). But, eventually I am thinking about getting a rocandsoc with backrest, because they are just awesome.

[LostInMusic464]

I just recently got a DW 5140 throne. Very comfortable, and wayy stable. Great throne for the money.

[SonorKen]

I am currently on a Pearl Roadster throne, which I like. Its adjustable to wherever I want, stable, and fairly comfortable(Padded well, bycicle style, and has little holes to make it get less hot). But, eventually I am thinking about getting a rocandsoc with backrest, because they are just awesome.

I have heard good things about the Roadsters, Ive never had the chance to use one tho.

[Hammerheart]

http://www.massmusic.net/images/hardware/tama/HT640.jpg

mine, tama wide rider SUMO seat, I feel fat. :(

[Futuro]

whats up with the first chair thing that tama has, and are those good thrones?

[Hammerheart]

whats up with the first chair thing that tama has, and are those good thrones?

yeah, mine is great, super comfortable, way better than the Roc N Soc I tried out.

[Double Bass Jim]

Whatever you do stay away from cheaper pearl thrones :lol: Trust me I learned the hard way.

[Stubbsy]

Yeah ^^ What happened to you Jim sounds badas$, that suck.

I have a crappy Mapex one and it sh!ts me up the wall, i really should invest in a new one soon. Maybe one of those DW that u can make the seat squishier with AIR!! Or a Pearl with a suspension on it, they are really comfy:D

[Double Bass Jim]

In short it almost killed me, the pole snapped and I slid sideways nearly being impaled by the shard of pole.

[Stubbsy]

^^HORRIBLE DUDE.

Aslong as your ok now, thats the main thing:D

[Pikeymikey22]

I put together my own little throne. I got a flatpack for a little height-adjustable stool from Ikea (btw, it was called "Ringo" in the catalogue :lol: )
So I set that up, got some 4" foam and a protection racket fluffy throne cover.
You can sorta see it here:
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y221/pikeymikey22/BirdsEyeView.jpg

[ilikenoise]

I've got a re-branded Pork Pie throne with my local store's name on it.
I don't want to get a new throne though, it takes years to build a comfy *** groove.

Gotta like the way they are called thrones, makes you feel like a king. :lol:
Drum chair or drum seat simply wouldn't cut.

[Jezen]

It would be cool to play from an egg chair.

http://www.sixdifferentways.com/gallery/albums/becg/ovalia2.jpg

[trysthedrummer]

Im getting that AAx crash, 16"? Stage/Studio?

Anyone, I'm not that bothered about buying a throne just yet, after your recommendation of them.

[PMSKnives]

Im getting that AAx crash, 16"? Stage/Studio?

Anyone, I'm not that bothered about buying a throne just yet, after your recommendation of them.

This is what I have and I am happy with it:

http://www.princeton.edu/~pesetsky/443450.jpg

[Chiefgeezer]

i have a cheap stagg throne at the moment and its ok but i'm looking to get one that goes very high - I am 6' 4" and as you can imagine quite lanky and i find it a lot easier sitting higher so i was wondering if you guys knew of any thrones that are really high and of course good quality. I don't really have a price limit as i reckon this will be quite a sound investment. anythoughts?

Oh yea my current throne is a shade under 25 inches from floor to top of padded bit. thankyou

[whatthedeath?!?]

http://www.massmusic.net go there and look. They have an 1-800 number. When you call ask for Andy, tell him Ken sent ya and he will take care of ya.

Way sweet. They're not far from me. That oughta be cool.

Thanks! :thumb:

[drummer172]

God, I still have this old stool for a throne.. I really, REALLY want to get a nice RnS, but I also need to pay off the DWs.

http://img102.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img102&image=lup0hb.jpg

That's my quite unpleasant 'throne' =/
I love how youve got this amazing kit covered in cymbals then youve got that ghetto throne thats taped.

[penofdoom]

I'm looking to buy a new throne, in the $100-$150ish range.. A few friends of mine recommended that I get the Pearl Roadster throne (and i'll make them let me go to their houses to try it out hehe). Is this a good choice? Also, I see that they make a short Roadster, and i'm pretty short (I'm 5'3) so would this be a good idea?

thanks for helping a noob out :p

[Trev]

God, I still have this old stool for a throne.. I really, REALLY want to get a nice RnS, but I also need to pay off the DWs.

http://img102.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img102&image=lup0hb.jpg

That's my quite unpleasant 'throne' =/
At a first glance I thought that was a zimmer frame. :lol:

I really want a new throne but its nowhere near the top of my priority list.

[Jezen]

I personally don't see high tech thrones being important, unless you play on a massive kit, on a gig that lasts all day. Then maybe I would invest in a backrest.

[Fuzzy]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v623/fuzzydrummer/throne.gif
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v623/fuzzydrummer/GibraltarThrone.jpg

NICE Gibraltar "Prism" series throne. Gibraltar actually makes Roc'n'Soc, and these thrones are basically the round versions of the R'n'S. The don't come with backrests, but it's my favorite throne for under $100 (it was a STEAL at $75 brand new.) Wonderfully comfortable throne, very comfortable (sporting like six inches of padding.)

[whatthedeath?!?]

I would REALLY like to see the rest of that set.

Judging from the lugs, its either DW or Pacific, but I'm thinking its Pacific. Either way, I would like to see it.

[SonorKen]

I personally don't see high tech thrones being important, unless you play on a massive kit, on a gig that lasts all day. Then maybe I would invest in a backrest.
Well, I guess you wouldn't need a quality throne if you only played for 30 minutes to an hour a day. If your playing shows or on a kit for 20 hours plus a week I would suggest investing in a quality throne.

[stevoibanez]

Judging from the lugs, its either DW or Pacific, but I'm thinking its Pacific. Either way, I would like to see it.

Fuzzydrummer plays DW. Pacifics lugs are oval rather than round.

[o_zo]

^^ It's a DW,NIIIIICE set. :thumb:


I still have this crap Westbury one I got with my first kit!

It's so horrible, the way you adjust the height is by putting a screw through one of the few terribly spaced out holes on the tube (which offer the worst heights you could ever want, very little choice too) and then having it rest out the sides of the tube to stop it from sliding all the way down. The design is so crappy, the top of the throne isn't even close to a snug fit, so it wobbles, the leather smells like grease, the leg brackets are weak as hell and to top it all off the cushyness is next to nothing.

I'm definately in the market for a new throne.
Same here,does yours make a horrible grinding/squeaking noise if you move the slightest bit? :upset:

[Japan3gro]

God, I still have this old stool for a throne.. I really, REALLY want to get a nice RnS, but I also need to pay off the DWs.

http://img102.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img102&image=lup0hb.jpg

That's my quite unpleasant 'throne' =/


What kind of ear protectors are those?

[whatthedeath?!?]

Fuzzydrummer plays DW. Pacifics lugs are oval rather than round.

I still want to see it. Yeah...but they ARE really similar.

[Jezen]

Well, I guess you wouldn't need a quality throne if you only played for 30 minutes to an hour a day. If your playing shows or on a kit for 20 hours plus a week I would suggest investing in a quality throne.

Actually I do play alot, I think its just coz I only weigh 60kg. I have a decent enough Premier throne.

[Plan B.]

^^ It's a DW,NIIIIICE set. :thumb:



Same here,does yours make a horrible grinding/squeaking noise if you move the slightest bit? :upset:


Yep, the squeak is awful too.

[TTTSNB]

http://www.massmusic.net/images/hardware/tama/HT640.jpg

mine, tama wide rider SUMO seat, I feel fat. :(
Hah, nah. Mines the same one, but its the ergo rider.

[Fuzzy]

Those of you who said you'd like to see more pictures of my set, I just made a new thread with updated shiz :P

http://www.musicianforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=343751

[SonorKen]

Is this not the coolest lookin throne ever! I love the color of this throne haha.

http://www.stagefrightband.com/images/rnsthrone.jpg

[over_my_head]

I have a WEstbury throne lol 40$ on sale, When I get my new set im getting a far better one with it

[twitch101]

i have this old powerbeat one
which is like sitting on a cow that won't stop moving or making noise
It's ssssssooooooo anoying but i think i will upgrade soon
what do people recommend around here :D

[Jezen]

I used to use a powerbeat one. I got used to it. Just tighten up the nut like hell.

[Shu]

i got a crappy dixon one. the other day i tried to take of the seat part.. yes its stuck, needs abit of oil i guess :D

can u get those roc an soc ones witht he backrest in a round chair? i dont like the the bicycle ones too much.

[SonorKen]

Yea, the RnS's are available in the round seat bottom with the backrest

[Jezen]

Are they expensive?

[Fuzzy]

Depends on what model, the cheapest I've ever seen one is $120, and that was the plain motercycle-style with no backrest.

[Phraun]

I had a decent throne that came with my Pearl Export set. Been using it for four years, and today I was working through the rudiments with my feet when the throne snapped clean in half (me being a lightweight 250LB highschool linebacker and all :D ). Slammed the back of my head into the wall and it hurt like hell, so I'm plannin on buying the most burly bad-*** incredible hulk of a throne ever seen before to ensure it never happens again. Any suggestions? I was kinda lookin at the Nitro from Roc-N-Soc...

[SonorKen]

well, I have been playing extensively on the Roc-n-Soc and Pork Pie thrones alot recently. I will admit, the Pork Pie is better than the RnS in my opinion. The Pork Pie seems to breathe better than the RnS. I played a 5 hour show on my RnS a few nights ago and it sweat me to death. The back rest was really nice, I found myself all leaned back playin in the pocket.

The seat part of the Pork Pie is more comfortable as well. I like to tighten my throne down so the throne doesnt move. The RnS kept coming loose about every 5 minutes. All the pros go to the Pork Pie, the only thing I like about the RnS is the back rest.

[poppinfresh]

and are you sure that the pork pie doesnt stain. How much does your butt sweat ken?

[Aaron]

yes i know i'm bumping an older thread. but it keeps me from making a new one.. could you wonderful people suggest me a throne that'll properly support my back (as you know my back sucks) and that is nice and sturdy and sits on that soft/supporting line for cushioning; i dont want a bean bag and a dont want a pallet jacked up on bricks. lol, anyway. what you think seatmen?

[Tim]

christ dude major bumpage. try the roc-n-soc. i too have a bad back so i need soemthing soft to sit on. right now im using a pdp800 which was better than my old crappy throne with no cushion whatsoever. Ive sat on a PDP 900 and those things are basically just like the pork pie thrones but $20 cheaper.

[Aaron]

I haven't ever seen a roc-n-soc or porkpie in australia sadly. i was thinking the DW 9000 airlift one.. what you reckon?

[Tim]

Ive actually sat on the airlift a while back at GC. its ok it has about the same cushion as a pdp800 though. it basically just lifts easier and is a bit sturdier. if you can though try out that pdp 900 they are rather comfy. its about $100

[playwithfire]

...Aside from the cushion is like 14" or something like that. I find it to be very comfortable, firm, yet still soft and comfortable. It's about as sturdy as they come too, Air Life has 4 legs, regular 9100M has 3. I'm getting a 9100M, they cost $185 CND and tax.

[Aaron]

so i'm looking at about $400AU for a good seat.. woot! thanks for the advice guys. this thread may now slip into obscurity once again.. again... again....

[slickrick1688]

I need a new throne that can seat you pretty high, because my mapex one just doesnt get up high enough. Any suggestions?

[Chris]

I haven't ever seen a roc-n-soc or porkpie in australia sadly. i was thinking the DW 9000 airlift one.. what you reckon?

It is a was of money. You can not take the top (seat) off the stand once it has been put on.

And why would you want a airlift stool anyway? Surely you would rather have a stool where you can set the hight to a given setting.

[Dookiedude3005]

I was dbj'ed last week Pwned by my own throne (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v627/dookiedude3005/Instruments/asda003.jpg)

After all the christmas shopping is done i'm hooking myself up with a pork pie:thumb:

[SonorKen]

^^^^ Dam man, glad ya didn't get hurt on that. You'll love the Pork Pie, they are killer!

yes i know i'm bumping an older thread. but it keeps me from making a new one.. could you wonderful people suggest me a throne that'll properly support my back (as you know my back sucks) and that is nice and sturdy and sits on that soft/supporting line for cushioning; i dont want a bean bag and a dont want a pallet jacked up on bricks. lol, anyway. what you think seatmen?
Look at the Pork Pies, I have the Roc-n-Soc as well and the Pork Pie is MUCH better, alot more comfortable.

If I could sell my Roc-n-Soc and not lose a ton of money on it I would buy a 2nd Pork Pie.

[playwithfire]

It is a was of money. You can not take the top (seat) off the stand once it has been put on.

And why would you want a airlift stool anyway? Surely you would rather have a stool where you can set the hight to a given setting.I find the 9100M better than the 9100AL. The Air Lift seat spins, and that annoys me, the 9100M is solid as a rock.

[crolfe1]

The only thing that bothers me with the air-lift is that it is not easily portable. Its basically a one piece design (not to mention gas-shock issues after a year or two). I would have gotten one, it is VERY comfortable, but I found solace in knowing I can tear down the regular 9100 with no effort at all. The seat is plenty comfortable!

Grab a 9100 and try it out. WAY more comfortable than the 5100. Bargain a deal for $110 and call it yours! Then again the Pork Pie are VERY nice too. I didn't care for the RnS, the one I demo-ed could not be taken apart.

[Jezen]

Big Dog!!

[ComicalMischief]

I heard something about new models of Pork Pies being not as comfortable as the older ones.
Any truth to that? All I know is that if I ever get one, I'll take it everywhere, as they are comfortable as...something really damn comfortable.

[playwithfire]

Man, you've become such a Big Dog whore. Oh well, you're barely worse than me with As :lol:.

But once again... DW 9100M is where it's at.

[Murd_666]

I like whores



DW AIRLIFT!

[crolfe1]

Anyone here still use a BarkerLounger.. you know.. drum in TOTAL comfort :D

[theflame85]

Ive got a cheap $20 Dixon throne. It came with my Dixon kit about 4 years ago or something. The seat wood has snapped, and my brother rebuilt it and sewed it back up. Its comfy enough, but i wouldnt mind a new one.

[Imperial Star]

atm i am using a chair with cushions on it :S
I am getting a throne for xmas and $300AUS would be the max, any suggestions

[playwithfire]

DW9100M...

Anyway, I'm still using a basic Sonor one, I can feel it giving way on me, so I can't imagine you guys with your even cheaper ones :lol:.

[Brokensticks]

Whatever you do stay away from cheaper pearl thrones :lol: Trust me I learned the hard way.

I think i've heard that story at leasy 7 times :lol:

[rockindrummer]

I'm hoping to get a pork pie soon. Ever since I sat on one at L&M about three months ago I have vowed to get one ever since. Hopefully I can get one with money I get from chirstmas, and not take to much money away from my new set fund.