Rock-N-Soc
My $30 Sound percussion throne just fell apart on my today so I figure its time to buy a new one. I really want to get something that is super comfortable, maybe one that has a backrest. I have $200 to spend so I was thinking of maybe getting a Pork Pie Gel Throne. Does anyone have any experience with this one? Any other suggestions are welcome
The drums!
Tama Starclassic Birch 5 piece
14x6.5 Brass Pork Pie big black snare
12",14" DDrum Deccabons
Batter- Aquarian Response 2 coated
Reso- Aquarian Classic Coated
The Cymbals!
17" Paiste 2002 Wild Crash
19" Paiste 2002 Power Crash
20" Paiste 2002 Crash
20" Paiste 2002 Ride
14" Paiste 2002 Sound Edge Hi hats
10" Wuhan Splash
16" Wuhan China
Rock-N-Soc
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The Sound Percussion Embroidered throne is extremely nice and only $90.
I love mine.
It has the mount for a backrest but I dont have one.
This sucker is extremely comfortable, and as far as how long it will last, I'm not sure but it looks and feels very stout.
Last edited by Homeularis; 01-30-2011 at 07:30 PM.
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Get one with the gas lift. Roc-N-Soc has one, and they are soooooo comfortable! Like an office chair.
Kit: Pacific LX 8-Ply - Maple shells in deep blue lacquer * DDrum 13 X 6.5" Golf Ball Snare
Cymbals: 21" AAX Raw Bell Dry Ride * 20" Paragon Crash * Zildjian 20" Custom Ozone Crash * 18" XS20 Medium Thin Crash * 14" AAX-Celerator Hi-Hats * 10" AAX Splash
Misc: Vater 2-4-5-1 Hickory Sticks * DW 7000 Pedal * Evans Heads * SP Cymbal Stands * PDP 900 Hi-Hat and Snare Stand * Gibralter Throne
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Ludwig Black Galaxy Acrolite 5x14" Snare
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+1 on the Sound Percussion. Im buying myself one soon.
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+2 on the SP. I'm happy with mine too. for the money, it's a good deal.
Gibraltar 9600 series with moto style seat and a back rest works for me.
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Remo Vintage Emperor, Emperor X, and Powerstroke Pro Heads
Paiste Twenty/2002/Signature Cymbals
Sonor/DW/Gibraltar Hardware
Until the gas cylinder/seals go bad...then it's trash. Stick with a manual seat adjustment regardless of the brand and save a little money. I just don't see the need to spend more money on something that has a better chance of failing and becoming virtually worthless. Also, once you adjust the manual throne to your desired height, you basically lock it in and no need to adjust it again. IMO I just got a Roc-N-Soc for Christmas. It doesn't have the back yet. But I will be getting one for it eventually. Regardless, I can highly recommend this one for its comfort.
"it is what it is"
"Dont rent anything you cant afford to burn in the backyard while drunk." - ThePloughman
You have two and only two choices for high quality thrones.
Roc-n-Soc or Pork Pie. I have a Pork Pie
It's amazingly comfy, and it was $50 less than the air lift roc-n-soc thingy.
Nothing compares to the thrones from those two companies. Hands down.
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I think the good people at Pearl, Tama, DW, Yamaha, Gibraltar, Sonor, Mapex, Sound Percussion, and many others might disagree.
The base of that PP throne looks exactly like the SP throne, except for the black paint on the SP.
Hmmmm?, same factory?, you think?.
Last edited by Homeularis; 01-30-2011 at 09:28 PM.
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I'm wondering how many of these are actually variations on the same throne and are OEM'd by the individual companies...?
Does anyone know the answer? I've only ever owned 3-4 thrones in all my years of drumming, so I haven't experienced much variety in that arena.
You can't really go wrong with Pork Pie or Roc N Soc, but all the major drum companies make some pretty nice ones.
Got this TAMA 1st Chair off CL for $20
Roc & Soc Nitro the most comfortable seat I have ever owned. Backrest option but I do not have one. I got it 4 years ago and the gas shock absorber still works great. Easiest to adjust with a lever up or down just like a desk or computer chair. Get one it is worth the money.
Ironically, I just saw this in my local Cleveland Craigslist. This is copied and pasted from the actual ad.
"Roc-N-Soc Throne (The hydraulic lift is broken but still is very sturdy and amazingly comfortable) - 50"
I'm not saying that the lift is a terrible feature. I actually contemplated getting the Nitro, but got the manual adjusting Roc-N-Soc model instead. I just wanted to throw this out there for awareness as others have done before. The ad states that it's amazingly comfortable (And they are), but you can't adjust the height of it. Kind of defeats its purpose.
"it is what it is"
"Dont rent anything you cant afford to burn in the backyard while drunk." - ThePloughman
If I'm not mistaken, the 9600 is a close copy or even a revamp of a bike-style seat Ludwig have or used to have in their catalogue....the backrest part is the same shape, the screw-thread height adjustment is pretty much the same, only it has a Gibraltar branded tripod base and the fact that the seat is cordura material and vinyl....the Ludwig one is only vinyl. I know, as I had one for a good decade before I started using Tama thrones.
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I got my Roc-N-soc manual spindle with backrest for 160$ ! You'll save 40$ that you can spend elsewhere...
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Thanks for this thread. I was just recently thinking that it is time for a new throne for myself. I have been sitting on the same Tama throne for the last 25 years! It's actually still in great shape. My butt bones have made some permanent indentions to the cushion. If I don't sit on it the same way every time, it doesn't feel right, haha! I'm looking at the Pork Pie tops just to replace the cushion part. $100 just for the top is almost hard to think of, but I'll probably still do it cause they just look comfortable.
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Sonar A2E kit Force 2003 converted to Vdrums - Roland TDW-20 - Roland SPD-S
Pearl D2000 is the most comfortable I have ever played on, but if you gig a lot, its less portable and kind of heavy to transport, so I later went for a or D900, very comfortable with 'memory foam' and easier to lug around. Both less than $200. Tama makes neat stuff too. But all arses are different, so you have to try them out for best results.
Roc n Soc Lunar. Gas shock with no bouncing. 5 legs, very sturdy. 3 years no problems.
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Custom Classic Pro Maple 6
8",10",12",13" Mounted Toms
(2)14",16" Floor Toms
22" x 18" Kick
6",8",10" Roto Toms
14" x 6.5" Mapex Black Panther Snare
13" x 3" Pearl Piccolo Snare
Sabian: 13" Paragon Hats
14" HH X Hats
22" Paragon Ride
(2) 16" Paragon Crashes
20" Paragon Crash
18" Paragon Crash
20" Paragon Small Flange China
19" Paragon China
Wuhan:20"with gingles
8",10" Splash
Roc N Soc Lunar
DW 8002B Pedals
Tambourine
Cowbell
Sabian Squad
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Kit: Pacific LX 8-Ply - Maple shells in deep blue lacquer * DDrum 13 X 6.5" Golf Ball Snare
Cymbals: 21" AAX Raw Bell Dry Ride * 20" Paragon Crash * Zildjian 20" Custom Ozone Crash * 18" XS20 Medium Thin Crash * 14" AAX-Celerator Hi-Hats * 10" AAX Splash
Misc: Vater 2-4-5-1 Hickory Sticks * DW 7000 Pedal * Evans Heads * SP Cymbal Stands * PDP 900 Hi-Hat and Snare Stand * Gibralter Throne
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