Preaching to the choir, Ogre. :) I typically prefer players' kits to showpieces. Although I do focus on aesthetics more than sound when considering a bass redo head. Finding that sweet spot of sound and look is a challenge.
Thanks for the feedback, I'll most likely be using an EMAD on my most recently acquired kit.
I have a couple of Walberg & Auge drum sets. The bass drums have internal tone controls (mufflers) that are large versions of the round felt pad internal tone controls for snare drums and toms. With the external knob/T-handle on the shell, I can dial in as little or as much muffling as I want to apply to the inside surface of the batter head.
I have a couple of Walberg & Auge drum sets. The bass drums have internal tone controls (mufflers) that are large versions of the round felt pad internal tone controls for snare drums and toms. With the external knob/T-handle on the shell, I can dial in as little or as much muffling as I want to apply to the inside surface of the batter head.
I wish it had this on my bass drum, I think thats basically the same as these external clip on mufflers I'm interested in, sounds like they'll do the thing.
My problem with EMAD's is that they mute all around the edge of the skin, which is where a lot of important overtones are, and which are pretty necessary for getting that older sound.
They work very well, and do not muffle unless muffling is desired. Check out this one.
I've been thinking of getting an external muffler also. There do not seem to be too many new options but I did find these 2.
Stagg
http://www.staggmusic.com/en/products/view/MF1620
Gary Chaffee
I've been thinking of getting an external muffler also. There do not seem to be too many new options but I did find these 2.Stagghttp://www.staggmusic.com/en/products/view/MF1620Gary Chaffeehttp://www.garychaffee.com/muffler.htm
I can only find the stagg in the UK but it looks like it does the job
