Rubber for Bottom of Bass Drum Pedal

[MrLeadFoot]

Saw this advertisement in Drum! magazine. Sort of an “official” (not DIY) solution.

https://drummagazine.com/undertones-enhance-drum-sound-and-security/

Not a product yet, and unfortunately, looks like it's so thick you have elevate the kick drum itself, too. Since a couple of my rack toms barely clear my kick, I would have to reposition all rack toms, and other nearby items. Then there's the slave pedal. Raise that, and I have to raise my hi-hat, too. And, it would be awkward to have my pedals elevated off the ground. I sometimes use techniques where my foot slides back and my heels are actually on the ground. All in all, while a good concept on paper, a non-starter for me. Thank you for posting that, though, because it gets the creative juices flowing.

 

[BigDrew]

See post #11 above.

Not sure what you refer to in #11. A drum rug is a rug you bring with you. It rolls up, has Velcro surface and protects your drums and the surface below it.

 

[MrInsanePolack]

Not sure what you refer to in #11. A drum rug is a rug you bring with you. It rolls up, has Velcro surface and protects your drums and the surface below it.

He already brings one, that's the #11 reference.

 

[MrLeadFoot]

Summit Racing® Neoprene Rubber Universal Sheets SUM-939510
Sorry...pasted...12" x 12", 1/8" thick....$8.99

Neoprene Rubber Sheet Black 1/16” Thick x 12” x 36” 55A+/-5
Pasted again...Walmart $11.99

Just a couple I might try...I suppose maybe with Gorilla super glue(?)

Thank you for that. The Eliminators I just bought have the perfect rubber on the bottom, that seems quite soft. I wonder if it is neoprene Rubber.

 

[johnwesley]

FYI.....rubbers on the bottom of bass drum peddles do not keep groupies from getting pregnant.

 

[MrLeadFoot]

FYI.....rubbers on the bottom of bass drum peddles do not keep groupies from getting pregnant.

And just exactly how would you know this? ;-)

 

[johnwesley]

And just exactly how would you know this? ;-)

Played the circuit in San Francisco?Berkeley in the 60s/70s. There was a lot to....uh.....learn during those years.