Drum Dampening Fascism

**dtxtremeiiispecial** · #31 (**permalink**) 05-27-2010, 05:56 PM

Or maybe they're using what Christopher J used to use, and they have the good sense not to take pictures.

Buddy · #32 (**permalink**) 05-27-2010, 06:04 PM

my GFs set had NAPKINS taped to it!! Like FULL napkins

I laughed so hard when I saw it for the first time

She made me tune them for her and LORD BEHOLD!!!........they don't sound like crap anymore

lol. And the BASS DRUM!! It was filled to THE TOp!! with pillows and what not

huuu...

Gotta love it

deanc54 · #33 (**permalink**) 05-27-2010, 07:08 PM

Hey ChrisH,

I am so glad to get a response form someone who has taken the time to really tackle this drum dampening issue head on. As I have previously stated, there are those who truely believe that a set can be tuned to produce that unique quality concert type sound with no dampening whatsoever. The TAMA site forum is full of them, but they are rue to give up any real useful information. I play a TAMA Starclassic Performer B/B set that I bought new in September '09. I use Aquarian Super 2's for the batter side, and Classic Clears for the reso on mounted and floor toms. My snare has the Aquarian Classic Clear reso, with a Hi-Velocity coated on the batter. Kick drum has an Aquarian Super Kick II. I use REMO muting rings on the toms, with the TAMA muting ring that came with the Starclassic Performer B/B snare from the factory. The sound the set produces with this set-up is awesome....but..I sure would like to know what I need to do to eliminate the muting rings altogether (including gel, tape, whatever) and tune them to produce the same killer sound. So how is this acheived?

deanc54 · #34 (**permalink**) 05-27-2010, 07:12 PM

Hey Buddy!

As long as the napkins were the expensive kind....just sayin! All kidding aside, I have never seen anyone use napkins for muting..amazing! I find my Super Kick II sounds awesome without any pillows or additional dampening at all.

deanc54 · #35 (**permalink**) 05-27-2010, 07:13 PM

Dtxt...I'm still waiting for the cake..what's up with that?

**dtxtremeiiispecial** · #36 (**permalink**) 05-27-2010, 08:24 PM

Like I said, I put it in your mailbox. I did see Venom runnin' around with her cheeks all puffed out.

deanc54 · #37 (**permalink**) 05-28-2010, 10:18 AM

You just can't keep a cyber confection for long these days it seems..filthy little thieves. Not accusing venom mind you, but I sure would like to see if she's packin'. Did you notice any frosting on her cheeky periphery?