Snare dampers

[Yamaha Rider]

I can't stand the drum sound on the Eagles records. Maybe that's why I'm not a big fan. We did an experiment in a studio one time. We put togehter a kit made of cardboard boxes and put the mics on them. We recorded "Desperado" and it sounded way too much like Don Henley's drums. I hear that you can get that same sound from sacks of flour. Just don't hit too hard.

I appreciate that this is a dangerous thing to say on here - but I've always thought Bonham's drums remind me of cardboard boxes...

 

[Yamaha Rider]

Funny, as I play almost exclusively in the center, unless I'm executing ghost notes. My snare heads, always coated, end up worn in the middle with a circle about the size of a quarter.

You "execute" your ghost notes?
I murder mine! ( ;

 

[C.M. Jones]

You "execute" your ghost notes?
I murder mine! ( ;

Yes, I do "execute" my ghost notes. Sometimes I behead them. I suppose it depends on how sadistic I'm feeling.

 

[C.M. Jones]

I appreciate that this is a dangerous thing to say on here - but I've always thought Bonham's drums remind me of cardboard boxes...

Oh, my God! Notify the authorities. A citation should be issued.

Really, I know what you mean; it's just hard for me to find fault with Bonham on any count, excluding the excessive behavior that led to his demise.