DW 5120 Tractor-Style Drum Throne, Moulded Seat
The 5120 is a drum throne with a full-size moulded tractor-style seat: the edges of the seat rise slightly and the pelvis settles in the same place every time. That is exactly what a drummer wants when they are tired of shifting around between songs.
What sets it apart
- Full-size moulded tractor-style seat
- Pelvis held from the sides, repeatable position
- Moulded vise mount under the seat
- Threaded spindle, oversized locking nut
- Double-braced tripod base in 1 1/8 in steel
- Wide-footprint non-slip feet
What holding the pelvis changes for your footwork
On a flat seat, part of the thigh effort goes into staying in place. That work is invisible, but it uses energy and shifts the point of support slightly with every accented pattern.
A contoured seat holds the pelvis on its own. Your legs are left to play, and the angle between thigh and footboard stays constant from the first song to the last. Foot consistency often gains more from this than from a pedal change.
The trade-off: support versus rotation
What holds the pelvis also limits pivoting. A drummer who turns a lot toward the cymbals on the right, or who plays very open, will feel the edges of the seat.
This shape therefore suits compact kits and playing where the body stays centred. On a very wide kit, the round seat keeps the advantage, and it is as much a question of build as of style.
The seat and your back
Among drummers, the moulded shape comes up often in discussions about lower back pain: it leaves the tailbone in the hollow rather than compressed, and the pelvis tilts less. Opinions are not unanimous — some backs prefer the freedom of a flat seat.
No seat replaces medical advice, but if long rehearsals leave their mark, this shape deserves a try before looking at anything else.
Specifications
| Seat | Full-size moulded, tractor shape |
|---|---|
| What the shape brings | Pelvis support, the same position every time |
| Connection | Moulded vise under the seat |
| Height | Threaded spindle, locked by an oversized nut |
| Base | Double-braced tripod, 1 1/8 in steel |
| Floor contact | Wide-footprint non-slip feet |
What it is for
- Long rehearsals and back-to-back gigs
- Compact kits where the body stays centred
- Drummers looking for a position repeatable to the millimetre
- Foot playing that needs a steady thigh angle
- Drummers who are uncomfortable on flat seats
Compare with other manufacturers
Moulded seats from other manufacturers:
| Manufacturer | Comparable model | What differs |
|---|---|---|
| Roc-N-Soc | Nitro saddle | Air suspension, backrest available |
| Tama | 1st Chair Ergo-Rider | Deeper hollow, screw-clamped post |
| Pearl | D-2500 saddle | Ratcheting height adjustment |
| Mapex | T775 saddle | Slimmer base and post tubing |
Frequently asked questions
- Tractor seat or round seat?
- The moulded shape holds the pelvis and suits compact kits; the round seat lets you pivot freely and suits large kits. The way you play decides.
- Does a tractor drum throne help with back pain?
- Many drummers say so, though it does not hold for everyone. A long trial is the only reliable judge.
- Does the height hold while you play?
- The post is threaded: the load rests on the threads and the oversized nut locks the position.
- Is the seat fastened or just sitting on top?
- It is held by a moulded vise mount clamped under the seat. It is the same connection as on the round-seat throne in the series.
Avis clients
Has this seat changed anything about your long rehearsals?
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