Gibraltar 9608E Drum Throne Reviews

My back and my wallet feel very thankful

My back and my wallet are very thankful for this purchase.

A top lever throne at a very affordable price, it's worth every euro it costs.

Safe and sturdy, it's very well built, easy and quick to adjust and almost impossible to break. The cushon isn't too soft, perfectly sustaining the weight.

I reeeeeeally warmly recommend it (I boght two of them!)

Very durable, easy to fix and comfortable

Seems to be satisfactory and solid

I needed to replace a Pearl D 1000 N. I was TOTALLY satisfied with that Pearl seat until it broke down under me about 5 year too early in my opinion. I was really disappointed in that product and wanted to try something else.

I ordered this Gibraltar seat because my research for really solid hardware and especially drum seats indicates that Gibraltar might be a good choice. When I found out it only costs about 110,- Euros I didn't think twice.

The round seat sometimes turns when I make a sudden turning move with my upper body while playing. My Pearl D 1000 N didn't do that. Also it is a lot softer than the Pearl which also is not what I favor. But the Pearl seat fits the Gibraltar stand nearly perfectly so it is possible to experiment.

The stand itself seems to be solid enough and that is what I was going for. I hope it will last longer than the Pearl.

In the end I think this seat will do the job AND it is not as exceptionally expensive as nearly everything else in drum gear is at the moment. So I recommend checking it out.

Absolutely Solid

This throne is the most solid stool I have ever sat on, all the nuts and screws turn smoothly and the seat itself is very comfortable. All of this solid build does make it quite heavy but if you want something durable then this is the way to go.

Solid seat and very comfortable!

This seat is so sturdy it could probably withstand a nuclear blast, so life on the road is not a problem.

It's base is solid and easily adjustable for any drummer of any height. It also has a memory lock so when breaking down after a gig you'll have now problem getting it to your desired height. Just loosen, spin left or right to adjust height, tighten and your good to go.

The seat is very comfortable and really supports your weight evenly, without being too awkward interfering with movement. It can be removed from the base and easily packed into a hardware bag along with the other necessities.

Great seat, strong, sturdy and worth every penny!

Worth getting ... will recommend

Gibraltar has consistently produced quality and durable drum hardware - have been using it for 20+ years. We bought this (as part of a total refurbishing of our stage and sound equipment) as drum throne for a newly acquired Roland TD20K.

It sits really well, is adjustable for almost any size and is stable. The double bracing is important for stability and that feeling of security when you sit or rock in rhythm. On the adjustability. I must admit if you sit really low or have to sit really low in order to get your knee angle at 90° or less to the floor, you may have some issues to get it low enough especially if you are somewhat taller than 180cm.

The seating material (it is not a mesh seat, but padded sponge) may make you sweat but in a well conditioned auditorium and LED lighting rather than the old style heaters, you may still be able to have a comfortable experience.

For the price, this is worth it. Get it if it fits your budget.

Very stable!

I like this throne. I've had some other brands around the same price point in the past and some of them (many of them) inevitably end up starting to get creaky and noisy and wobbly and annoying. Not this one. This one has held up very well. I have had it for four years, I think.

I'm not a super heavy guy, I'm around 85 kilos, and it has held me very well. The rubber feet feel super solid and nice and the height adjustment works very well and clamps down tight when you are done adjusting. There's no wobble, no creaking, nothing annoying about this throne. I definitely can recommend this one.

Great drum throne

The throne is very well build and stable. Love the threaded pole and clamps :))

Position can be locked very securely.

The cushion is very soft though. Seat itself and tripod are little bit bigger than it looked on the pictures and then I expected, but I don't mind.

Height adjustment range is pretty big. I have v-drums standing on a platform and drum throne is on the floor and still can easily set the desired height.

Overall very good throne and worth the money.

Great value for money

This is really a good drum throne. The seat may be a little soft, but that is a matter of taste.

The build quality is good, it feels really sturdy.

Best drum throne for the money

This drum throne is the best that I have found at this price. Gibraltar 9608 is very cleverly engineered. It has a threaded pole that will never sink even if the height adjustment clamp is loose. Both, the pole and the seat are secured with clamps instead of one screw pressing against the pole. Clamps have a screw on each side and apply even pressure. They also don't loosen over time like the single-screw locks do and they don't allow the pole to wobble. There are no plastic parts or bushings that would wear out or break. This thing is amazing!

Are you sitting comfortably?

Every drummer needs a good firm base to build his groove - this works well and is very stable and will last.

Paul Balmer

Author the Haynes Drumkit Manual