Gibraltar Skinny Top

[Houndog]

I need to get a scale , for Heaven sakes I have no idea what my cymbals even weigh !!

 

[Cpb282]

I need to get a scale , for Heaven sakes I have no idea what my cymbals even weigh !!

I have a Dr. Meter ES-PSO1 hanging scale. $12.

 

[John DeChristopher]

I have two of these. Really like them!

Me too. One in my trap case for gigs, and one on my home practice kit. I've been a proponent of the Gibraltar Skinny Throne for about a year now. I think I mentioned it in the tour of my drum room - if not, I meant to.

Highly recommend it. I know we all want/need a comfortable throne, but lugging a throne to a gig that weighs as much as a small person is completely impractical for me.

Edit: I meant to include this little video for the Gibraltar folks.

 

[David Hunter]

I've been eying the Rogers single braced throne. I'm going to have to look into the Gibraltar one as well.

They have 2 out now, the original and this thicker, more expensive one.

Rogers Deluxe Single Braced Drum Throne

Rogers Dyno-Matic Deluxe Throne offers added style and comfort in a seat design that inspires good playing posture behind any drum set-up. Comfortable, thick “muffin” style vintage seat top Breathable seat fabric Stunning swan leg base design Sturdy spindle-style height adjustment Large profile...

www.chicagomusicexchange.com

 

[Houndog]

Me too. One in my trap case for gigs, and one on my home practice kit. I've been a proponent of the Gibraltar Skinny Throne for about a year now. I think I mentioned it in the tour of my drum room - if not, I meant to.

Highly recommend it. I know we all want/need a comfortable throne, but lugging a throne to a gig that weighs as much as a small person is completely impractical for me.

You did mention it in that video .

 

[John DeChristopher]

You did mention it in that video .

Thanks I just added a short video to my prior post.

 

[Houndog]

I’ve had a chance to sit on this a bit now .

I cannot recommend it ….

 

[Cpb282]

Interesting. No complaints from my daughter yet, but she has only used it a few times. It may matter that she only weights 100lbs.

 

[Houndog]

I never think twice about my butt on my RocNSoc or Soundseat ….
30 minutes on the skinny top and I feel it .

 

[Houndog]

Interesting. No complaints from my daughter yet, but she has only used it a few times. It may matter that she only weights 100lbs.

Yep , now I’m wondering how much John DeChristopher weighs ??

 

[Cpb282]

Yep , now I’m wondering how much John DeChristopher weighs ??

And I wasn’t suggesting you weighed a lot - only more than 100lbs!

 

[kickassdrummer]

Houndog, about 20 years ago or so Yamaha was selling a rectangular mesh throne. Heavy bottom as all double braced Yamaha is but it's really a comfortable throne. Although I prefer gigging with my roc n soc, there are times I want or have to tote less. That mesh throne was discontinued long ago and I see them on reverb and eBay occasionally. Mine is still holding up great. It is canted from back to front and is really a comfortable mesh that keeps my rear end from being sweaty in hot gigs.

I just need a lighter weight bottom that is durable enough for the throne top.

I have that same Yamaha throne and it has been a lifesaver for me. Grab a DS750 and use that base with it. Substantial weight savings!

 

[Houndog]

And I wasn’t suggesting you weighed a lot - only more than 100lbs!

Double it and add 5 !!!

 

[Houndog]

I used it Friday night , 2 -50 minute sets .

It worked fine ; my cute butt wasn’t even a thought …..

 

[John DeChristopher]

Yep , now I’m wondering how much John DeChristopher weighs ??

I just saw this... made me laugh! I'm an "imposing" 145 lbs! Usually a little less by the end of a gig...

I used it Friday night , 2 -50 minute sets .

It worked fine ; my cute butt wasn’t even a thought …..

Glad it worked fine for you. I do love mine. It may not be the world's most comfortable throne, but the tradeoff of having a lightweight throne that doesn't require a separate trap case is worth it to me...

 

[hsosdrum]

... It worked fine ; my cute butt wasn’t even a thought …..

Unfortunately, now it is...

 

[Houndog]

I just saw this... made me laugh! I'm an "imposing" 145 lbs! Usually a little less by the end of a gig...

Glad it worked fine for you. I do love mine. It may not be the world's most comfortable throne, but the tradeoff of having a lightweight throne that doesn't require a separate trap case is worth it to me...

Yes , it was nice being able to fit it in my trap case …

 

[bpaluzzi]

I'm 205-215, and I also really like the skinny top. My studio throne is a Porter and Davies though, which is VERY hard, so maybe I've habituated to that

 

[Houndog]

Don’t think I’d want to use it for a 2-3 hour rehearsal, practice session …
But then I’m home and not worried about carting it ..
That’s why I bought , so I wouldn’t have to take my other thrones to shows …

I never play 4 set gigs anymore ….

 

[cribbon]

Houndog, about 20 years ago or so Yamaha was selling a rectangular mesh throne. Heavy bottom as all double braced Yamaha is but it's really a comfortable throne. Although I prefer gigging with my roc n soc, there are times I want or have to tote less. That mesh throne was discontinued long ago and I see them on reverb and eBay occasionally. Mine is still holding up great. It is canted from back to front and is really a comfortable mesh that keeps my rear end from being sweaty in hot gigs.

I just need a lighter weight bottom that is durable enough for the throne top.

I've been looking for one of those for years.