Detail 01
Drum throne, not a stool
Height adjusts to set your thighs slightly downhill, which keeps weight off the pedals and improves foot control.
Product detailSKU #1274115032267
YamahaDS-550 Drum Throne
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Yamaha's entry-level drum throne. For a player who needs a dedicated seat instead of a folding chair, at the low end of the price range.
Strong match
Who this is for
- First kit setup that still has no proper seat
- Practice room where a chair keeps sliding around
- Backup throne to leave at a rehearsal space
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players wanting a wide saddle-style top for long sessions
- Anyone needing a backrest or hydraulic height adjustment
- Heavier or taller players who need a reinforced base
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Yamaha hardware
Threading and tube diameters follow Yamaha's standard hardware sizing, so replacement parts are easy to source.
Detail 03
Entry-level price tier
Expect a round seat and single-braced legs rather than a motorcycle saddle or heavy tripod base.
Detail 04
Seat height adjustment
Lets one throne work across a kit change or between two players sharing a rehearsal space.
Detail 05
Standalone accessory
Independent of your kit brand. Any acoustic or electronic setup works.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Ships as a throne only. No kit, pedals, or hardware included.
- 02Check your seated height before ordering to confirm the range fits you.
- 03Snug the height clamp fully. Thrones creep down over long sessions.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does it work with electronic drum kits?
Yes. A throne is independent of the kit, so it works with acoustic and electronic setups equally.
02Does it have a backrest?
No. This is a standard round-top throne without a back support.
03Is the height adjustable?
Yes, the seat height adjusts. Set it so your thighs angle slightly downward for better pedal control.
04Does it come with anything else?
No. You get the throne only.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsSize & weight
- Seat diameter
- 11.57"
13 detailsOther
- Category Source
- detail
- Product type
- Drum throne
- Seat padding
- Padded
- Korena Special
- false
- Base
- Single-braced tripod
- Memory clamp
- Yes
- Height range
- 14.57"–21.65"
- Seat shape
- Round
- Height adjustment
- Clamp-style
- Product Type
- Drum throne
- Tier
- new
- Model
- DS-550
- Source Id
- site51274115032267
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