Drum Thrones - Gibraltar or Roc N Soc

[drums1225]

One more vote for Roc n Soc Nitro. I have three total, one that's over 20 years old and have yet to replace a part other than the rubber feet.

Exactly my situation!

 

[owr]

I loved my Roc n' Soc - until I got a Sound Seat.

Welcome to SoundSeat

SoundSeat stools and chairs for drummers, keyboard players, guitarists, sound technicians. Ergonomic features found only in highest quality office seating. Most comfortable music seat ever.

www.soundseat.com

 

[TheDrummerFromAmsterdam]

There is no backrest available for the Gibraltar hydraulic, as there is for the Roc n Soc.

You can use the universal one.

 

[bigbonzo]

Dave Elitch recommemds the DW 9100 AL

DW Hardware: DWCP9100AL - Airlift Round Top Throne | The DW Store

HEAVY DUTY THRONE, AIR LIFT, ROUND TOPAir Lift Thrones are the next evolution in DW throne technology. Combining the workhorse features of DW’s 9000 lin...

www.thedwstore.com

He also mentioned he‘s working to get dw to make a 3 leg version.

Sorry I know it‘s not in your original selection but might be worth a shot.
I have not tried either of the ones you mentioned and my tama ergo rider is on the bouncy side so not my first choice. I‘m back to round top and spindle.

I will also throw in the DW 9100. I too apologize since it is not one of the OP's choices.

 

[g-dude]

Interesting seeing all the backrest users - and I get it from the perspective of being someone who would like a backrest - but we haven’t gone with a backrest in our household.

Big factor was my son’s teacher who pointed out that if he gets used to the backrest, he’ll have issues when there isn’t one - probably because of core muscle strength.

Obviously for adults, especially those with experience under the belts (and possibly a few donuts under there as well in my case), it’s probably less of an issue.

That being said, I’ve found the Roc N Soc to be comfy enough that I’m not really noticing that I don’t have a backrest - and I’ve only been playing a year.

What I have noticed is that our prior drum throne is super uncomfortable in comparison…so once you go with a Roc N Soc, I think you’re stuck.

 

[repete]

Here is how I put the Nitro base and backrest on my Soundseat. The Soundseat bottom is contoured so nothing sits flat. I had to use nylon spacers to level out the base plate and I found a piece of aluminum to off set the mount for the backrest. The hydraulic Soundseat base is massive so with this I have an easily transportable throne.

 

[brhythm]

I currently own the Roc N Soc Nitro with backrest. I'm just coming off a stint playing a high school musical, and I've played in their pit for many years. The school has a non nitro Gibraltar thrown. My experience with it is I will never buy a Gibraltar throne. It's rickety. It wobbles. The back rest fits poorly. Based on the feedback you've already received I'd say go Roc N Soc.

I will add two SLIGHT downsides to the Roc N Soc... Their throne bag doesn't fit the throne AND back rest well. It works fine for the throne, but the backrest doesn't fit well in the bag. And 2, the backrest doesn't offer much height adjustment. It works ok for me, but I wish it would go lower.

 

[TheDrummerFromAmsterdam]

I currently own the Roc N Soc Nitro with backrest. I'm just coming off a stint playing a high school musical, and I've played in their pit for many years. The school has a non nitro Gibraltar thrown. My experience with it is I will never buy a Gibraltar throne. It's rickety. It wobbles. The back rest fits poorly. Based on the feedback you've already received I'd say go Roc N Soc.

I will add two SLIGHT downsides to the Roc N Soc... Their throne bag doesn't fit the throne AND back rest well. It works fine for the throne, but the backrest doesn't fit well in the bag. And 2, the backrest doesn't offer much height adjustment. It works ok for me, but I wish it would go lower.

The new R&S backrest can go all the way down touching the seat.

Here it is in mid position:

 

[Atticus-XI]

Roc n Soc, but be warned that there's a noticeable bounce in the nitro version. A lot of people love it - I can't do it, it drives me nuts. I elected to grab the "normal" Roc n Soc.

 

[Skyrm]

I have a normal Roc n Soc and a nitro Roc N Soc. The only complaint I have about the nitro is when I bend over to grab my beer between songs it squeaks a lot

https://www.samash.com/gibraltar-soft-drink-holder-gscsdh

 

[bigbeat]

You can use the universal one.

Gibraltar makes a universal backrest assembly that clamps onto a solid threaded spindle but not a hydraulic, per Gibraltar's instructions.

 

[doubleroll]

Another +1 for Roc-n-Soc Nitro with Backrest. Purchased it around the time I had lower back surgery circa 1999 or so. So glad I did…still use it and never had an issue. A real back saver!

 

[Trilock_Gurtu]

I loved my Roc n' Soc - until I got a Sound Seat.

Welcome to SoundSeat

SoundSeat stools and chairs for drummers, keyboard players, guitarists, sound technicians. Ergonomic features found only in highest quality office seating. Most comfortable music seat ever.

www.soundseat.com

I have a retro MP with backrest on order. Bretta should have it shipped any day now. I'll be using it with a low Gibraltar base. I'm excited to give it a go. I've had RocNSoc nitro with backrest, Ahead, Pearl, DW, etc etc. The RocNSoc is OK, but a bit overrated imo.

 

[DrummBumm89]

Backrest users, do you sit all the way back when you play? I bought a Roc n Soc backrest years ago and noticed I'd have to sit way back to get any benefit. That puts my legs much more on the seat (apparently I sit on the edge of the motorcycle throne). I could see it's use for gigs where there's a ton of time with no drums, but a multi-hour gig with no breaks I didn't use the backrest once.
Knock on wood my back is okay for now so that may have something to do with the tradeoff.

 

[bigbonzo]

https://www.samash.com/gibraltar-soft-drink-holder-gscsdh

Hahaha.....

 

[Tornado]

Backrest users, do you sit all the way back when you play? I bought a Roc n Soc backrest years ago and noticed I'd have to sit way back to get any benefit. That puts my legs much more on the seat (apparently I sit on the edge of the motorcycle throne). I could see it's use for gigs where there's a ton of time with no drums, but a multi-hour gig with no breaks I didn't use the backrest once.
Knock on wood my back is okay for now so that may have something to do with the tradeoff.

This question has prevented me from buying a back rest.

 

[petereather]

I picked up the 1 made by a chiropractor it is split in the middle and has springs under the seat never had a back issue since I put a back rest on just plain fantastic do some research . Your tail bone sits between awsome

 

[bigbonzo]

I picked up the 1 made by a chiropractor it is split in the middle and has springs under the seat never had a back issue since I put a back rest on just plain fantastic do some research . Your tail bone sits between awsome

My tail bone sits between awesome? Where is that?

 

[petereather]

My tail bone sits between awesome? Where is that?

Do you want the name? If you are interested I will go out and take a pic and more info .

 

[bigbonzo]

Do you want the name?

Name of what?