$150 budget for new hi-hat stand & throne

Well, my crappy Pacific hi-hat stand and cheap Tama throne finally decided to fall apart, so I've got about $150 max to replace both. I'd like one of those nice Pork Pie thrones, but unless I get lucky on eBay, that'll eat my budget. Hi-hat stand doesn't need to be all fancy/adjustable, just needs to be sturdy and also not get in the way of my Iron Cobra double pedal. Any suggestions?

PM jenksdrummer. He's got a Mapex 550 H.H. stand for sale on the spam thread.

Might be a good price. Worth lookin' into.

for the hi-hat stand, get this, I'm about to buy one once i get the money. ive read tons and tons of good reviews on it.

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Pacific-Drums-by-DW-HH900-HiHat-Stand?sku=443559

For your throne. Get this. Its seriously an AWESOME throne. Ive been using it for like 2 years and its still in the same exact condition as when i got it out of the box. I HIGHLY recomend it.

http://www.drumsonsale.com/dixon808drumthrone-p-610.html?currency=USD

150 is about the least I would spend for a new hi-hat stand OR a throne.

Buy once, but buy well.

Otherwise, you have to buy over and over again.

That's true; the trick is having the cash to buy the best stuff the first time. I usually try to find stuff cheaply enough that I know I can get my money back out of it or make a profit if I resell it on eBay and upgrade later. Only problem is that my current hi-hat stand and throne weren't worth 1 cent as they are (I already gave my old throne to a friend yesterday).

+1

get a nic hi hat stand and sit on a stack of buckets

The only way to do that is to:

1) Find something used that holds it's resale value well

2) Find someone that doesn't know about, or hates, ebay.

I fit #2, as I hate dealing with ebay, and the HH stand I've got for sale is in good condition and is actaully a pretty good stand - I just like cam/lever action better...

OOps, made a mistake. Most important thing on your kit is your seat. spend the money on a good one:thu:

For your consideration. This hihat is stupid good for the money, very solid, well-built, adjustable. You may decide it's all the hihat you ever need.

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Pearl-H820W-HiHat-Stand?sku=448777

For your consideration. This hihat is stupid good for the money, very solid, well-built, adjustable. You may decide it's all the hihat you ever need. http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Pearl-H820W-HiHat-Stand?sku=448777

I have an older version of that one:) I'ts got nuts and bolts holding it together , but It's lightweight and adjustable. I still use it:thu:

I bought a Gibraltar Liquid Drive hi-hat stand 10 years ago and it's still going strong. Well...all the screws keep falling out of it, but to be fair I haven't tried any Loc-Tite or anything.

I bought one of those fancy $150 Pearl hi-hat stands and couldn't stand it. I had to stomp down to get the thing to close, whereas the Gibraltar you just lightly rest your foot.

This one looks like my Gibraltar, which I love. $108. This would be my second choice, $110.

As for your seat, I'd save up and get something better than $40. This is probably the cheapest throne I'd get.

An extra $60, gets you the whole pack!

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Pearl-Export-Hardware-Pack?sku=448976&src=3WFRWXX&CAWELAID=89565447

I have a 2-legged Pacific hi-hat stand that has been awesome. I picked it up for I think $60 at Guitar Center last year; swivel base, footboard... good stuff.

spend the 150 on hats, and sit in a chair until you can afford better.