Gibraltar Universal Backrest Review:
What To Expect from This Backrest
Quality
The quality you get from this backrest is comparable to the quality of all other Gibraltar throne hardware. If you’ve used Gibraltar products before, you can expect the same from this backrest.
The padding on the backrest part is very comfortable, and the vinyl cover feels great when you rest on it.
You can put this backrest on any high-end drum throne, and the overall feeling of the throne will still be pristine.
Construction
The design of the backrest is quite simple, but it’s very clever. You mount it onto the height adjustment pole of the drum throne.
It uses a universal clamp that allows you to attach it to a pole of any size. It’s the same kind of design that you see on cymbal arms that mount to cymbal stands.
The backrest is made very sturdily, ensuring that you’ll feel secure when sitting at the throne.
Performance
The biggest reason for using a backrest like this is to take pressure off of your back when playing the drums. This backrest allows you to have a healthy posture, leading you to feel comfortable playing the drums for longer periods.
However, not everyone likes to use backrests. So, this isn’t an accessory that every drummer would love using. You just need to know if you like playing with a backrest or not before liking or disliking how this product performs.
Price Value Ratio
This backrest add-on costs around $100, which is a decent price to pay to expand your drum throne. Most drum thrones with built-in backrests cost a bit more, so it’s worth the money, in our opinion.
You just need to make sure that this add-on works with the drum throne you own. If you have a pneumatic or hydraulic drum throne, it’s not going to work, and you’ll be wasting your money by buying it.