The Standard Bass Muffling System (sold in pairs) gives you that Top 12 Drum Corps sound that you desire. This is for the seasoned pro that knows what they want and how to do it. No adhesive is included, you must use your own spray adhesive (3M90 is recommended) and follow the directions below.
Note: Bass Muffling is a Special Order product and not available for returns/refunds
These strips of foam remove the high overtones from your marching bass drum while focusing the fundamental tone and enhancing clarity out on the field or indoors. The Standard Bass Muffling System uses the same High Resilient foam as the Advanced Bass Muffling System... just with no addded adhesive.
The foam is cut to cover the entire inner circumference of your drum. It is recommended to attach using a professional-grade adhesive (sold separately through your local hardware supply store).
We brainstormed with the biggest names in marching percussion to make sure the thickness of the foam corresponds to the size of the drum to give you exactly the right amount of muffling. A specially-designed angle on the side that touches the head ensures the foam remains completely in contact with the head when you add tension, unlike squared/flat foam that can leave gaps (potential tuning issues & uneven overtones).
This product includes two strips to fully dampen both sides of any marching bass drum. ***The exact inner diameter of the drum can vary slightly from manufacturer to manufacturer. We give you enough to cover any brand's drum, so there may be a little too much foam. The excess can be easily trimmed off.
Foam thickness:
14" - 5/8"
16" - 5/8"
18" - 3/4"
20" - 7/8"
22" - 1" | 24" - 1 1/8"
26" - 1 3/8"
28" - 1 5/8"
30" - 2"
32" - 2 1/4" |
Using foam for muffling marching bass drums has been the go-to method for drumline's around the world for quite some time now. With over 50 years of experience in playing, tuning and muffling bass drums, our experts have all agreed that this is the formula that works. This system has the right density of foam, the optimal amount of contact with both the head (to reduce overtones) and the shell (to keep shell tone quality) and, best of all, the easiest and most accurate installation. The angle cut of the foam is a proprietary design that is incredibly effective and you cannot get with any other drum muffling.
"There is simply nothing else like this on the market." - Dan Wahl, RCC Indoor
"It's a game-changer!" - Tom Aungst, Dartmouth HS
INSTALLATION GUIDE - CLICK HERE
