While guitarists are generally thought of as the most high-maintenance (read: diva) musicians of any band, drummers are doing their best to catch up with innovations like Drumstooled, a drum throne that has a kick drum and reverse pedal attached to it. It is the brainchild of French drummer, musician and music teacher Patrice Bardin.
There are two versions of Drumstooled—the first comes with a 6 mm-thick acrylic shell with a chrome-plated drum hoop and transparent head, while the second comes with an American Maple shell, wood drum hoop and a white head. The acrylic Drumstooled has a built-in LED system that adds further pizzazz to live performances.
Both versions have height-adjustable drum thrones, but the Maple model’s version is covered with fancy faux leather instead of acrylic.
What's Driving This Trend
- Multifunctional Musical Instruments
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designing musical instruments that combine multiple functions to enhance convenience and versatility for musicians.
- Integration of Technology in Musical Instruments
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating LED systems and other technological features into musical instruments to elevate live performances.
- Customizable Drum Thrones
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating drum thrones with adjustable height and customizable features, such as different materials and finishes.
Who This Affects Most
- Musical Instruments Manufacturing
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Manufacturers can explore the creation of multifunctional musical instruments that offer enhanced convenience to musicians.
- Live Performance Technology
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Companies specializing in live performance technology can develop and integrate LED systems and other technological features into musical instruments.
- Furniture Manufacturing
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Furniture manufacturers can delve into the production of customizable drum thrones that cater to the specific needs and preferences of musicians.
