Rock 'n Sock for adjustable height playing

[MrVegas]

I tend to like sitting a little higher than the typical keyboard player.  In my church setup I have been using a regular Rock 'n Sock drum throne.  Very comfortable and works for me.

 

Has anybody tried the one that is adjustable?  Looks intriguing, especially since I will use it in my studio part of the time and in my living room where my Nord Stage sits lower than my other setup.

 

 

https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/NRXOK--roc-n-soc-nitro-extended-hydraulic-throne-black

[Steve Nathan]

I used one of those (with the back attachment) for years to play organ.  My organ stayed in it's cartage case which added too much height for a "regular" seat. It's held up well even after years of abuse!

[jpgxk3]

I bought one about 3-4 years ago; I'm 6'3" and needed the extra height. Works great, still using at home and on gigs. I contacted RnS to inquire about getting a round seat in addition to the saddle type seat it came with. The rep told me a year ago that maybe they would have product hopefully by end of 2022, but maybe early 2023. Covid shut down their supply of seat material. Good luck, Joe.

[BRod]

I've been using the adjustable one for several years - it works great, and is both comfortable and durable.

 

Happy Holidays, everyone!

[Stokely]

I'm also 6'3" and while I normally stand, on really cramped gigs it's easier to sit (since I can't move due to lack of space anyway).  My right leg has some issues due to old cancer surgery/radiation so there may come a time where I need to take the load off for every gig.   I'd prefer to have sitting height as close to standing height as possible.  For years I used a pneumatic barber chair that swiveled, wasn't the most comfy seat but it did have a handy foot rest   It was about 3 inches shorter than standing height.  I looked into drafting chairs as a possibility.  My wife got me a stool that I've used a couple times, I believe it may actually be a mechanic/shop type chair.  It's not quite as tall as the old barber chair.

My monitor mixer (behringer p16m) is on my pedalboard, it's a major PITA to get to it while sitting...I'd have to mount it somewhere else on my rig if I sat all the time.

[ElmerJFudd]

I prefer adjustable drum stools for seated play to other portable options. Depending on your lower back you may or may not want/need one with a back rest.  I thankfully do alright without a back rest.  The seat on the roc-n-socs tend to be more comfortable than cheaper competitors. 

[mate stubb]

I too had one with backrest - built like a tank and comfortable. Heavy to move though.

[ShadowMan]

I’ve used one with a backrest for years. But a year or two into ownership the threads for the bolt under the seat that holds the seatback in place stripped out a bit. So I am constantly tightening it up.

 

Otherwise it has worked well and is comfortable, but as others mentioned it’s heavy and bulky for transport. So I often use a small, foldable x-style bench instead.

[Delaware Dave]

Found a gibralter with a back rest for $50 and have been using it for about 2 years, before that I was using a padded wooden chair.  If I could do it over I would purchase a roc-n-soc, it is the most comfortable throne I've sat on.