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alex0203
05-18-2009, 01:28 AM
I'm trying to get of this ringing on all of my drums. What's the best substitue for moon gel. Or what can I do to get rid of that ringing sound on my kit?
zephead19
05-18-2009, 01:40 AM
RemO's do a good job of dampening the ringing tone of a drum I use them on my drums most of the time http://accessories.musiciansfriend.com/product/Remo-12131416-RemORing-Dampening-Pack?sku=446710
DrumEatDrum
05-18-2009, 01:52 AM
Given that moon gel is a substitute for duct tape, it would seem the logical substitute for moon gel would be:

duct tape.
zambizzi
05-18-2009, 02:00 AM
The best substitute is tuning your drums well. If you just use muffling to conceal bad tuning, you're wasting most of the potential of the sound of your drums.
FunkyJazzer
05-18-2009, 02:12 AM
I'm trying to get of this ringing on all of my drums.


Do you play many gigs?
alex0203
05-18-2009, 02:36 AM
no< i'm just learning how to play.
GRUNTERSDAD
05-18-2009, 02:53 AM
The best substitute is tuning your drums well. If you just use muffling to conceal bad tuning, you're wasting most of the potential of the sound of your drums.

Ditto the Zam man on this one. I use to have the Doctor Scholls look but after learning to tune, and it took a while, I am now without Gellin. some ring is OK if you want your drums to project.
bobdadruma
05-18-2009, 03:15 AM
Let um ring dude. A moon gel on the snare is OK. Unless you are putting mics on the toms and recording, you should need to muffle them.
joshisaces
05-18-2009, 06:50 AM
Why would there be a need for a substitute. Is moongel not good enough? iT's only like 5 bucks.
AciD_206
05-18-2009, 07:18 AM
I read that sticky hands do the job nicely.
randrade89
05-18-2009, 07:21 AM
how about the min-emad?
joshisaces
05-18-2009, 07:41 AM
how about the min-emad?

Those look kind of cheesy to me. Look cheesy, most likely work okay.
Deathmetalconga
05-18-2009, 07:47 AM
I use office putty. It's sticky and comes in white, light blue, yellow, etc. It's not messy and can be broken into pieces of whatever size you need and shaped according to need. You can put it on snare, toms and bass as needed. I use it mainly on cymbals because I play A Customs and somtimes they are too bright.

As others have pointed out, you should really focus on correct tuning, especially using thicker heads. I don't believe in dampening much, or stuffing pillows, blankets and mattresses into the bass drum kill its sound. Correct tuning and, possibly, thicker heads will allow all your drums to sing out.