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After using a variety of devices, including a tubassist, I purchased a drum throne yesterday. I adjusted it for height and then secured the seat. I put the tuba on top and away we went! I should have bought this years ago. I know it will be one more thing to haul, however I am carrying a tuba already it is not a problem. I"ll find a smaller bag to carry it and my mouthpieces and music to rehearsal. It was a nice Christmas present to myself.

I did that for maybe 10 years - worked pretty well until one night when one of the sliding leg brace parts decided to break! This was a "major name - made in USA" throne, not some cheap knock-off. No injury to me or my horn, but it was a rather bizarre event. (Fortunately this happened during stage set-up so it was not seen by an audience!)

Is it a roc-n-soc?!!!

THOSE are my favorite drum thrones....in the WHOLE WIDE WORLD!

I use a drum throne as my playing stand, but I took off the cushion and attached some thick vinyl to the base that the cushion was on. It's a great set-up, especially for a substantially lower price than any special-made tuba stand.

horns belonging to people who have so far posted on this particular tuba stand thread wrote: 3 valve King Bb
Yamaha 621
Cerveny 653/5
Yamaha 621

You guys are wusses.

"tis not playing fair to be so perceptive. Shame on you for noticing.

I've used one to play electric bass and Tuba from for quite awhile. Mine has a hydraulic function that makes
height adjustments easy and precise. Really helps when you are using a Tuba stand. Problem is getting so
used to it that you have to take it to gigs.............

Bob Kolada wrote:

horns belonging to people who have so far posted on this particular tuba stand thread wrote: 3 valve King Bb
Yamaha 621
Cerveny 653/5
Yamaha 621

You guys are wusses.

Hey! I also have a very large (and heavy) 4 valve Conn BBb sousaphone that I use in 1-2 hour parades and up to 3 hour standing gigs. For 20 years I used a Bell Front Conn front action BBb 4 valve for 4 day festivals (2 to 3 1.5 hr sets a day) with only "whatever crappy folding chair" might be available. I have straps for all of my tubas and I use them!

I do use a plastic Sousaphone in a few other bands - but I have to be ready to play multiple sets and parades in a day...

(anyway, the 621 is mostly for rehearsals.)

The leader of my 6 piece jazz band decided (after about 30 years) that he was going to sit down to play (turning 83 and having a broken ankle helped him change his mind ) so now I have to go back to a lower chair - the stool I have is too high! (and most drum thrones are too low.)

I used a throne as well for a while. I stopped because I just didn't like lugging the extra item. It does work great though.

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To the comment that I and the other tubists are "wusses", I challenge you to carry in your lap and play the horn I do for a 2.5 hour gig or rehearsal. You'll find you need a large amount of strength and balance to be able to do it. I consider this a "friendly challenge" in response to your ridiculous comment.

I was just trying to get something started that might conjure up a few laughs with my last post, but now I see people getting their feelings hurt and challenging folks. I think I'll go read a more entertaining post. After all it's just a bulletin board where at times tuba players needle other tuba players, all in fun. FWIW, last time I checked Bob was playing a 5/4 a lot more than 2 1/2 hours in a stretch without a tuba rest, but of course he is 6'8" or something. Personally I don't need a throne as much as I need a porter, to get from the parking lot to the gig.

Been using a Roc N Soc for 10+ years with the backrest added.



I never play tuba without it. My tuba rests on that nice padded horn, my a$$ rests on that nice padded seat and my back rests between songs on that nice padded back rest On a 4 or 5 hour gig it's a lifesaver.

How big is that roc n soc Seat??I'm pretty big and on most seats my belly and butt take up most of the seat(sad to say<s>)So the tuba rests on my leg..Would it work the way you describe for a big man?? I gather these thrones are ment to carry full body weight so I would think that it would be fine for just about any tuba alone..?Do you have to alter it to fit the bow of the tuba??So it won't slip ?You know cut a groove to fit bow out of the center or something??There are some that are very cheap$19.00 but how good are they?? I just play at home so far... so for me no matter what I buy I shouldn't have a problem because I won't be moving it<s>......................................................bigbob

bigbob wrote:How big is that roc n soc Seat??I'm pretty big and on most seats my belly and butt take up most of the seat(sad to say<s>)So the tuba rests on my leg..Would it work the way you describe for a big man?? I gather these thrones are ment to carry full body weight so I would think that it would be fine for just about any tuba alone..?Do you have to alter it to fit the bow of the tuba??So it won't slip ?You know cut a groove to fit bow out of the center or something??There are some that are very cheap$19.00 but how good are they?? I just play at home so far... so for me no matter what I buy I shouldn't have a problem because I won't be moving it<s>......................................................bigbob

Well, it's fairly large but I'm sure it (and most any other seat) can be too small for some people. At my biggest I weighed in at about 245 and I had room for me and the tuba. I had to sit towards the rear but I always managed to get the tuba on it. Since I've lost 40 pounds I have more room

The RocNSoc is one of if not the most sturdy drum thrones made. I don't think any of the lighter duty thrones would work nearly as well, if at all.

The cover is plush so tuba slippage has not been a problem for me. Certainly less so than on a hard chair. No alterations at all have been needed for me. And the tuba has not worn out the seat where it sits.

I have tried a K&M tuba rest, but find it more awkward to use with the RocNSoc than the RocNSoc alone.

After I bought it 10 years ago I really haven't used anything else at practice or on gigs. It's heavy, a pain to carry around but having it is more than worth it to me. YMMV

Another plus is that since I always use it wherever I am I'm never in the situation of having to deal with whatever seating is provided by the customer. That part of my playing environment is under control and constant. One less thing to distract me while playing.

An apology is in order to "Bob". After rereading my post, I found it to be mean spirited and juvenile. I am sure that you would be able to handle any of the horns you come in to contact with including mine.
My apologies,
Allan

You guys are all more fortunate than you know.
I struggle to find a folding chair where my feet touch the floor.
OK, so I'm not much over 5'4" tall, and I struggle to stay over 130 lbs, but the only real solution for me is to either wrap my ankles around the chair legs or to go with a kind of half-on, half-off position. (Reminiscent of the way I have to tilt a motorcycle to get a foot on the ground.) My horns aren't real big, either - one is a DePrins, the other an older King 2341 (detachable bell).

I have a nice Tubassist, but it adds to the gear pile, and is tough to use on those idiotic molded plastic chairs.

Sally, the RocNSoc is practically a gear pile unto itself, but it adjusts quite low and you might find it pretty comfy.