Larry
"Uncle Larry"
....for an experiment. Anyone who dents heads actually. I have a hypothesis that I need some help proving. It's easy, and if true, should save you money.
I think that if you plug the vents on your drums, so the air cant escape, (important) it will go a long way to resisting dents in your heads. The air column, if it has no place to vent to, should provide more of a cushioning effect on the bottom side of your batter head. At least that's what I am trying to prove here.
As far as plugging the vent, whatever works as long as it seals the air inside. A piece of tape inside the shell over the vent might work, as long as it's a cellophane type tape. Cork might work. I also think not having a vent hole in a drum makes for a better rebound. When you port a bass drum, the rebound is affected. Same principle.
Anybody feel up for experimenting?
I think that if you plug the vents on your drums, so the air cant escape, (important) it will go a long way to resisting dents in your heads. The air column, if it has no place to vent to, should provide more of a cushioning effect on the bottom side of your batter head. At least that's what I am trying to prove here.
As far as plugging the vent, whatever works as long as it seals the air inside. A piece of tape inside the shell over the vent might work, as long as it's a cellophane type tape. Cork might work. I also think not having a vent hole in a drum makes for a better rebound. When you port a bass drum, the rebound is affected. Same principle.
Anybody feel up for experimenting?