muso7
Member
Hi all
I am sure the topic of bass drum muffling has come up a thousand times already but I would love your thoughts regarding my bass drum dilemma:-
I have a 6-piece Premier Genista with 22" bass - I play in a big band and also a cover band (rock/pop) so the 22" is absolutely perfect and I have no muffling other than PS3 and Evans resonant heads.
However, I am now playing in a couple small 4-5 piece jazz combos and my bass drum is too much - need to reduce resonance and volume.
(OK - I hear you say "well play a bit lighter then" - well I am not a heavy player but would love the comfort of not having to back off on the bass drum for an entire gig)
So basically, I want to know if there's an effective way of reducing the "volume" of the 22" without my having to keep swapping heads etc...
e.g. would the Emad batter with removable muffle ring be enough in your opinions?
Any advice thoughts extremely appreciated.
Cheers
Pete
P.S. If you are wondering about the fact that I own a Gretsch Cat Club jazz kit (below) - I have to sell it as I am totally out of room at home
I am sure the topic of bass drum muffling has come up a thousand times already but I would love your thoughts regarding my bass drum dilemma:-
I have a 6-piece Premier Genista with 22" bass - I play in a big band and also a cover band (rock/pop) so the 22" is absolutely perfect and I have no muffling other than PS3 and Evans resonant heads.
However, I am now playing in a couple small 4-5 piece jazz combos and my bass drum is too much - need to reduce resonance and volume.
(OK - I hear you say "well play a bit lighter then" - well I am not a heavy player but would love the comfort of not having to back off on the bass drum for an entire gig)
So basically, I want to know if there's an effective way of reducing the "volume" of the 22" without my having to keep swapping heads etc...
e.g. would the Emad batter with removable muffle ring be enough in your opinions?
Any advice thoughts extremely appreciated.
Cheers
Pete
P.S. If you are wondering about the fact that I own a Gretsch Cat Club jazz kit (below) - I have to sell it as I am totally out of room at home
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