After playing 20 years using average at best drum thrones I finally bought this quality throne. I was apprehensive at first but after trying it out and comparing it to others, I purchased this throne and it was well worth it. It's a very comfortable throne and has a wide stable seat. I like the hybrid look, part saddle seat and part round seat and I didn't believe at first that my double kick drum playing would improve because of a drum throne, that didn't make sense to me, but it actually does help so the advertising is true about this throne! I was able to play faster and more even 16th notes using double kick pedals and I didn't change anything other than my throne, so either I miraculously improved in one night or the throne has something to do with it. I think it was the latter! This Tama throne is very easy to adjust, it's simply a well thought out durable throne and base. One of the best I believe offered from any company and less expensive than many others that aren't as good or any better. I've made terrible decisions the past 20 years in regard to buying drum items, fortunately buying this throne wasn't one of them!

I've never owned a quality throne, though every drummer I've ever spoken to has said it's the most important thing we can get -- IT'S TRUE! The seat itself is remarkably comfortable and provides great support without leaving your muscles sore. I understand the throne was redesigned regarding the hardware, and I've played about 5 shows with it so far -- my only negative comment is it's rather expensive for what's essentailly metal and padding. It's a great looking throne, though!

I bought this throne while purchasing some sticks and skins. Got it home and set it up to play (I was playing on an overturned 5 gal. bucket with a pillow on it before hand). Shortly after having it I noticed the bottom connectors from the legs to the center bar had fallen off! So now that connector is being held in place by some string I had laying around... The seat also wobbles around and doesn't allow for left and right motion (doesn't swivel). I don't see the need for the screw action for raising and lowering the seat. Pneumatic control is where it's at, bar none.

When my stock throne snapped in half (okay, so I'm a bit heavy) after 4 years, I needed a new throne. I found this online and decided to order it. This is the most comfortable throne, let alone seat, I've ever sat in. The hybrid feel is like nothing you've ever drummed in. Tama just won my heart again. BUY THIS SEAT!

I was first attracted to this throne by the ad's that claimed it was a back saver, and indeed it is. The cushion on the seat is thick and comfy, I have longer legs and use alot of double kick so this throne helps me from wearing out. Only bad thing is that the bottom of the stand broke and it starts to shake, I think for the price the actual stand could have been better. But overall a good quality comfortable throne.