Tama drum throne

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Tama drum throne

Postby DSOP » Sat Dec 11, 2010 3:03 pm

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I recently picked up this Tama drum throne, and it is easily the most comfortable throne I have ever used. Easy to adjust, and NO WOBBLE! Highly recommended.

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Re: Tama drum throne

Postby moose » Sat Dec 11, 2010 3:07 pm

Hmm. I have the same top and the four-legger base, and it wobbles like a sonofabitch. Eventually took out that nylon insert which improved matters a bit, but still far from perfect. Now I grant you I do displace more bathwater than the average drummer, but still...
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Re: Tama drum throne

Postby DSOP » Sat Dec 11, 2010 5:43 pm

moose wrote:Hmm. I have the same top and the four-legger base, and it wobbles like a sonofabitch.


That's weird... I wonder if they've modified the design since you got yours. Every throne I've ever had wobbled a bit, but this one is solid.
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Re: Tama drum throne

Postby deseipel » Sat Dec 11, 2010 7:50 pm

that throne wobbles like an sob = agreed.
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Re: Tama drum throne

Postby DSOP » Sat Dec 11, 2010 8:21 pm

deseipel wrote:that throne wobbles like an sob = agreed.


Yikes! How can this be? Mine is rock solid.

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"TAMA's "Rocklok" features a specially designed Nylon Bushing at the bottom of the throne's threaded rod that prevents side-to-side motion within the base."

Good enough for Simon:
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I think you guys haven't adjusted it correctly or something.
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Re: Tama drum throne

Postby Isaac Lee » Sat Dec 11, 2010 9:47 pm

Very comfy throne. We have these at GC and its my favorite one in the store. I might have to get one! Super wobbly if the wing nut isn't tightened to the post.
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Re: Tama drum throne

Postby YamahaPlayer » Sat Dec 11, 2010 9:50 pm

I think the nylon wears out after a time. I've used Gibralter thrones for years, never had any issue of wobble or otherwise. Though like Isaac mentioned, I think people don't have things tightened up properly and it causes excessive wear to the joint area.
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Re: Tama drum throne

Postby moose » Sun Dec 12, 2010 3:16 am

DSOP wrote:Good enough for Simon...


To be fair, I would not be surprised if I was more than twice Simon's weight.
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Re: Tama drum throne

Postby Matthijs Ament » Sun Dec 12, 2010 1:21 pm

I happen to have that Tama and it's a great seat, no wobble here. But about 3 years ago I bought the Yamaha DS-840, not too expensive so I gave it a try because it was a new design. The 3 legs spread much wider giving it a rocksolid stability and the ability to withstand serious heavy weights. It's simple and smart design uses machined steel for the parts that need to be extra-strong. The rubber feet are soft so the grip is great too. Also the Pearl Roadster is a great throne. But my fav is the Yammie 840.
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Re: Tama drum throne

Postby DSOP » Sun Dec 12, 2010 2:52 pm

Matthijs Ament wrote:my fav is the Yammie 840.


I have that throne too, but I use the DW seat on it. The DW seat is a bigger diameter and stiffer foam. It's the best thing DW has ever made. I guess I could try the Tama seat on that Yamaha base too. That might be even better!

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