Which drum throne would you choose?

mattyfatty76 said:
Yup, I used to own a DW back in the 90's. I never felt it was uncomfortable. I agree, the Pork Pies are very cushioned. I like my Roc n Soc more though. :p
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I think I'm just spoiled.

When I started playing, the only thing I could afford was a really cheap, single-braced Gibraltar throne with the absolute smallest seat with just a little bit of "padding." I'm a big dude, and after several years, the tripod broke. I was so poor at the time, I couldn't afford a drum throne; however, I scraped together some money and just bought a new tripod. I played on that same drum seat for 8-9 years, and it was the ONLY drum throne I'd ever had. I got married, the first Christmas my wife bought me a custom Pork Pie drum throne with a roc n soc backrest. I've never gone back on a cheap throne since then.
 
AzHeat said:
Thrones are like shoes, so maybe it wasn’t right for you. If it was used, it could have been way older than it looked too.
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It wasn't used, that's for sure. The foam lost it's firmness pretty quickly though. Probably threw it away after six months I think, and I didn't even sit on it that much. I don't weigh more than 190 lbs either.
 
I've tried all the thrones I can get my butt on, and the Roc-N-Soc round spindle throne is the winner for me. Pork Pies are actually too cushy for me, and nitro thrones tend to bounce on me when I start using both legs, which is pretty much the whole show.
 
PorkPieGuy said:
I'd go with roc n soc or Pork Pie Big Boy.

Yes, they cost more, but in 6 months, you'll be glad you spent the extra money. Keep your eyes open for a used one.
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First of all, never buy a used throne. That's like buying a used mattress. Gross and disgusting.
Secondly, regarding cost, check out the Sonor 6000 throne. Pretty much impossible to find one available in the U.S., but I got one. You're looking at over $300. I love it, but that's a lot of dough.
 
When I was choosing a drume throne, the most critical factor for me was which one would go the lowest. I sit with my upper leg/thigh parallel to the ground. I'm 5'9" tall and an inseam of about 31". I found most thrones would not go low enough for my legs to be parallel to the ground. I ended up with a Tama standard drumf throne. I think it's the HT130. It's not the most comfortable one I've got because the padding is hard and less voluminous. I have a Yamaha throne that has a nice seat on it but it's too high for me. Clearly I can't be of much help in your search. Sorry if I've wasted anyone's time with this post.
 
notvinnie said:
The new Pearl thrones are fabulous. Not available in retail yet.
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Never mind... I finally got one, and it doesn't feel at all like the one I sat on at the NAMM show. It's nice, but it's got some sort of gel in the padding that isn't firm enough for me. Sort of like sitting on a ball. Sending it back.
 
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