throne mishap

[slinky]

Pearl makes some great hardware. Currently using the 900 snare stand. With that out of the way I had a problem with my cheapie Pearl throne that I bought awhile back.

Halfway through the last song of the set I'm noticing getting closer to the snare then reaching a little further for cymbals then finding mysely trying to balance the throne without the legs on the floor! wobbling in every direction close to falling off a couple of times.

It was pretty funny to me except when I almost completely lost balance those two times. Kept telling myself to hold on the song is almost over, like counting seconds!. The legs were totally going the other way with only the center tube on the floor.

In the market for a good throne now, in the meantime I'm going to bring my Tama out of retirement.

[Pearl MCX Man]

Sounds like the leg lock slipped. Tighten it up more and see what happens. I have a cheapo Pearl too and this has never happened mind you I only use it for playing guitar cause I bought a new R&S throne just for the comfort not that there is anything wrong with the Pearl just was time for a better ride LOL

[drumsetsnide]

Reminds me of a time when the two front bolts holding the seat onto the base of the cheap throne I was on stripped and I had everything I could do not to go over backwards. Thank goodness the back two were still holding a little as they were also starting to pull out. If you like round "traditional" thrones and are looking for something sturdy and comfortable check out the Pork Pie Round or if you like the saddle styles, Pork Pie Big Boy. Roc-N-Soc makes a sweet throne also. I personally like the Roc-N-Soc. There are a couple of threads on here, one about the Pork Pie and one about the Roc-N-Soc. Good luck with your search and glad you able to finish the song and didn't get hurt.

[eaglewing59]

Take a look at the Carmichael throne. Don't know if you have back or rear end problems, but if you do, this would be the throne to help.

[longgun]

Roc-N-Soc FTW

[marko138]

Roc-N-Soc FTW

Well said.

[Mike_L]

The Pork Pie round throne is absolutely amazing. If you like stability, AND insane comfort, then go with the Pork Pie. I just bought one a few weeks ago. You can sit on it for hours and at the end of the set you won't want to stand up because it's so comfortable.

[drumsetsnide]

Take a look at the Carmichael throne. Don't know if you have back or rear end problems, but if you do, this would be the throne to help.

I realize this is slightly off topic in this thread but wanted to thank you for posting this. I looked into the Carmichael throne and it looks and sounds great. I emailed them for more info.

Getting back to the topic, I love my Roc-N-Soc but I hear Pork Pie makes nice thrones also.