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As we all know Ringo put his pack of smokes on his snare to muffle the sound. Another drummer I know puts his big fat "George Constanza"

' type wallet on his snare.I have used a small towel for a long long time. But when I switch to brushes I had to flip the towel off.Yesterday I bought one of them there.RINGS .How do you fellows like that Ring as compared to ANYTHING ELSE??.It shouldn't mess up my brush playing. Just a question I thought I should ask,and get some other ideas. Many Thanks,MME

I could have hade my own ring,but didnt have any beat up heads to cut up,but for 7.99 it seemed like a fair deal. M

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Posted on 13 years ago
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I like using this external muffler it easily adjusts with the wing-nut.

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Posted on 13 years ago
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I've never used a ring on my snare, but I have used one on my floor tom. Worked much better than my "George Constanza" that I previously used. The wallet was too much muffler; the ring is just right.

Gary G.
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Ludwig Collection: 10 Vintage Snare Drums, 4 Customized Vintage Snare Drums, 4 Vintage Foot Pedals, 1 Single Value Bugle
Posted on 13 years ago
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Rings should not be considered muffling, they affect the head/sound in a different way than simply damping the decay. Specifically, a ring enhances the fundamental note of a drum by completely damping the harmonics that exist at the perimeter of the head. The resulting sound is most evident on toms, but certainly applies to the snare (and kick) in the same way. (Conversely, a dot head somewhat dampens the fundamental note, accentuating the highs or attack, which is why dot heads are reputed to be louder.)

But rings and mufflers are different, in the same way that rods should not be considered quiet sticks. They are quieter, but they also make a different sound.

Bermuda

Posted on 13 years ago
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Bermuda... well said!

Posted on 13 years ago
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Hey,I got my 2 Rick-Rings and that did the trick.It took out the ring and a little loudness . Thanks for all of your help.MME

58-Blue Diamond-Pearl Clubdates
65-WMP Clubdates
66-Green Sparkle Clubdates
67-Root Beer Clubdates
65-Cream tiger-stripe Pearl Presidents
60's Red Sparkle Artist LTD
60's yellow sparkle Trixon's
??'s Kingston-MIJ--3piece kit/Pearl snare
many vintage pedals,cymbals,parts,ect,ect
Posted on 13 years ago
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