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Sharklaar
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Posted - 02/08/2012 :  16:24:45  Show Profile  Visit Sharklaar's Homepage  Reply with Quote
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SlapKlatz-Drum-Dampers-Moongel-Alternative-4-pieces-in-Clear-or-Green-/280843656232?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Drums_Percussions_MJ&var=&hash=item4163961c28

Are these better/worse/same as Moon Gel? Can't see there being a massive difference but I'm counting pennies at the moment so a few quid saved would be handy.
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Jeffskowski
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Posted - 02/08/2012 :  16:32:33  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
You could use bluetack if you wanted so I doubt you would notice a difference.
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lee haydn
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Posted - 02/08/2012 :  16:34:52  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Well they appear to be a quid cheaper than moongel (which i think is silly money anyway) might be worth a try out though,,
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Sharklaar
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Posted - 02/08/2012 :  16:41:46  Show Profile  Visit Sharklaar's Homepage  Reply with Quote
Plus, on the upside, they also come in green. I think the green will probably make my drumming ever so slightly better. A bit like a go-faster-stripe.
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lee haydn
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Posted - 02/08/2012 :  17:06:59  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
It's a no brainer then,,,
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MarkMooch
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Posted - 02/08/2012 :  18:47:22  Show Profile  Visit MarkMooch's Homepage  Reply with Quote
I can get moongel for £4/5 a pot at Sunderland music and everywhere else seems to be more expensive! You could just buy a roll of gaffa tape?
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Prog
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Posted - 02/08/2012 :  18:48:07  Show Profile  Visit Prog's Homepage  Reply with Quote
quote:
Originally posted by MarkMooch

gaffa tape
Ugh!
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Sharklaar
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Posted - 02/08/2012 :  19:27:05  Show Profile  Visit Sharklaar's Homepage  Reply with Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Prog

quote:
Originally posted by MarkMooch

gaffa tape
Ugh!

+1
Getting some new heads for recording, I don't fancy mucking them up if at all possible... As mentioned above, the cash is tight at the moment...

I've taken the almighty plunge and spent 6 of my hard earned tokens on this bad boy. Let's hope the green works out.
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lee haydn
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Posted - 02/08/2012 :  19:57:59  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
What heads and sizes you after? iv'e got a shed load with just tuning marks on them, they just didn't suit what i was after,, could save you a few bob,,
Ludwig Maple Classic (Green Sparkle) + L400
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Sharklaar
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Posted - 02/08/2012 :  20:34:50  Show Profile  Visit Sharklaar's Homepage  Reply with Quote
quote:
Originally posted by lee haydn

What heads and sizes you after? iv'e got a shed load with just tuning marks on them, they just didn't suit what i was after,, could save you a few bob,,


Ooh exciting...
Toms: 10", 12", 16"
possibly a 13" snare

Bass drum's OK, and I think I'll get away with not changing the reso's. What heads do you have?
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TimSharp
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Posted - 03/08/2012 :  00:21:10  Show Profile  Visit TimSharp's Homepage  Reply with Quote
moongel is amazing stuff, surely worth 5/6 even £7 quid. Use it when you want, cut it half, even a quarter, and if it gets fluffy and loses its sticky then just rinse it under the tap. Haven't used the other stuff. This stuff, imo, is by far the best sounding dampening. So many variations available, amazing stuff

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MCMartyP
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Posted - 03/08/2012 :  00:29:24  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Moongel is, as far as I'm concerned, the drummer's revelation. I've a pot of (semi-used) Moongel going begging - it's been in my hardware case for six months or more gathering dust. When your dad bothers to return to work (I don't blame him if he doesn't!), it's yours.
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lee haydn
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Posted - 03/08/2012 :  01:21:14  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Sharklaar

quote:
Originally posted by lee haydn

What heads and sizes you after? iv'e got a shed load with just tuning marks on them, they just didn't suit what i was after,, could save you a few bob,,


Ooh exciting...
Toms: 10", 12", 16"
possibly a 13" snare

Bass drum's OK, and I think I'll get away with not changing the reso's. What heads do you have?


I'll have look to see what i have in those sizes,,
Ludwig Maple Classic (Green Sparkle) + L400
Sabian HH and Paiste Stanbul vintage
Pro' Racket
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animal.22
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Posted - 03/08/2012 :  09:28:54  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
quote:
Originally posted by TimSharp

moongel is amazing stuff, surely worth 5/6 even £7 quid. Use it when you want, cut it half, even a quarter, and if it gets fluffy and loses its sticky then just rinse it under the tap. Haven't used the other stuff. This stuff, imo, is by far the best sounding dampening. So many variations available, amazing stuff


^^^ + 1 but it does seem to disintergrate over time and turn even more snotty than it already is
hit it....good an hard
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lee haydn
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Posted - 03/08/2012 :  17:22:41  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
quote:
Originally posted by lee haydn

quote:
Originally posted by Sharklaar

quote:
Originally posted by lee haydn

What heads and sizes you after? iv'e got a shed load with just tuning marks on them, they just didn't suit what i was after,, could save you a few bob,,


Ooh exciting...
Toms: 10", 12", 16"
possibly a 13" snare

Bass drum's OK, and I think I'll get away with not changing the reso's. What heads do you have?


I'll have look to see what i have in those sizes,,

Iv'e got 42 heads and i can't find a consistant match for the sizes you want,, typical eh,, sorry dude,,
Ludwig Maple Classic (Green Sparkle) + L400
Sabian HH and Paiste Stanbul vintage
Pro' Racket
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Jayremedy
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Posted - 03/08/2012 :  17:30:25  Show Profile  Visit Jayremedy's Homepage  Reply with Quote
these work just as well.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GEL-MAGIC-WINDOW-GLASS-STICKER-JELLY-WALL-UK-TABLE-8665-/370534498606?pt=UK_Home_Garden_Celebrations_Occasions_ET&var=&hash=item564593c12e
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Sharklaar
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Posted - 03/08/2012 :  20:56:47  Show Profile  Visit Sharklaar's Homepage  Reply with Quote
quote:
Originally posted by lee haydn

quote:
Originally posted by lee haydn

quote:
Originally posted by Sharklaar

quote:
Originally posted by lee haydn

What heads and sizes you after? iv'e got a shed load with just tuning marks on them, they just didn't suit what i was after,, could save you a few bob,,


Ooh exciting...
Toms: 10", 12", 16"
possibly a 13" snare

Bass drum's OK, and I think I'll get away with not changing the reso's. What heads do you have?


I'll have look to see what i have in those sizes,,

Iv'e got 42 heads and i can't find a consistant match for the sizes you want,, typical eh,, sorry dude,,


No worries dude, thanks for looking
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Tex
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Posted - 04/08/2012 :  14:23:30  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
And then there's things like this:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Silicone-Gel-Scar-Treatment-Scars-Repair-Removal-Sheet-/270767288614?pt=UK_Health_Beauty_Skincare_PP&hash=item3f0afcf126

apparently not the cheapest.
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swampy
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Posted - 04/08/2012 :  14:27:50  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Anyone remember these in the 1980s?

http://www.drfad.com/fad_facts/wallwalker.htm

was probably the same material. Wish I'd thought to turn it into drum damping
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DoglegSniff
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Posted - 04/08/2012 :  23:04:09  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Or this kind of thing:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fellowes-Computer-Keyboard-Wrist-Support-Gel-Filled-High-Quality-FREE-P-P-/230730674809?pt=UK_Computing_Other_Computing_Networking&hash=item35b89eb279

Take the outer off and slice it up ...slightly cheaper than MG! (It was Jamoca who originally mentioned gel mosue mats as a source.)
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Th0mas25
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Posted - 04/08/2012 :  23:59:07  Show Profile  Visit Th0mas25's Homepage  Reply with Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Jayremedy

these work just as well.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GEL-MAGIC-WINDOW-GLASS-STICKER-JELLY-WALL-UK-TABLE-8665-/370534498606?pt=UK_Home_Garden_Celebrations_Occasions_ET&var=&hash=item564593c12e

Funny, I've had a few mails back and forth from a guy who bought a case off me on eBay and he mentioned window gel decorations too! Most people would have some of those in a Christmas decorations box, and it'd be a nice look for any gigs around the festive season!
http://bjornsdrums.webs.com/
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MacDB7
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Posted - 06/08/2012 :  11:28:38  Show Profile  Visit MacDB7's Homepage  Reply with Quote
For the price difference between these and moongels, remember that you get a handy wee case with the moongels...

No idea what difference the shape will make.
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