DW 9101 Low Drum Throne — Short Tripod
The 9101 is a low drum throne. Its shortened tripod brings it down to 17.5 in from the floor, two and a half inches below the usual minimum for a drum throne, and it still rises to 25 in. It is the throne for drummers who sit low, thighs sloping toward the floor.
What sets it apart
- Extra-short tripod, minimum height of 17.5 in
- Maximum height of 25 in
- Full 14 in round seat
- Oversized 1-1/4 in base
- Redesigned double-locking clamp
- Vise clamp that holds the seat on its legs
What a low seat changes for your footwork
Sitting low, the knee rises above the hip and the thigh points upward. More of the foot's weight rests on the pedal, and the power comes more from the leg than from the ankle. Generations of blues, soul and seventies rock drummers played this way, and many are coming back to it.
A regular throne at its lowest setting does not always get there: the standard tripod sets a mechanical floor. You need a shorter tripod, and that is exactly what the 9101 provides.
Who else needs a low throne
Smaller drummers, first, whose feet do not rest flat from a regular throne — the thigh is no longer supported and all the work falls on the ankle. Young students, next, in a school that will not buy two thrones.
Finally, the percussionist set up behind a cajón or a set of congas, who needs a stable seat much lower than a drum kit calls for. The 1-1/4 in base handles these uses without flinching.
Specifications
| Purpose | Low seating position |
|---|---|
| Minimum height | 17.5 in (44 cm) |
| Maximum height | 25 in (64 cm) |
| Seat | Round, 14 in |
| Base diameter | 1-1/4 in |
What it is for
- Drummers who play in a low position
- Smaller drummers
- Music school students
- Percussionists on cajón or congas
- A second seat for a shared kit
Compare with other manufacturers
Other manufacturers that go low:
| Manufacturer | Comparable model | What differs |
|---|---|---|
| Roc-N-Soc | Short pin-lock column | Low column sold separately from the seat |
| Gibraltar | Low percussion throne | Wide flat seat, designed for hand percussion |
| Pearl | 700 Series short throne | Shorter range, pin-lock adjustment |
| Yamaha | DS Series low throne | Smaller-diameter seat |
Frequently asked questions
- How low does it actually go?
- 17.5 in, or about 44 cm from the floor to the top of the seat.
- Can it be used as a regular throne?
- Up to 25 in, yes. Beyond that, you need a standard tripod throne.
- Is it a good seat for a percussionist?
- It is one of its common uses: the oversized base stays steady for someone leaning over a cajón or playing between congas.
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