Members Buzter Posted February 23, 2008 Members Share Posted February 23, 2008 I'm not up on the powerstrokes. Which offers the most dampening? This would be for snare and toms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 1001gear Posted February 24, 2008 Members Share Posted February 24, 2008 Pinstripes are laminated and glued around the edges. They aren't hydraulic incidentally. The PS3s I believe have a damping ring of some sort and are out the box, punchier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members neurokasm Posted February 24, 2008 Members Share Posted February 24, 2008 I'm not up on the powerstrokes. Which offers the most dampening? This would be for snare and toms. Powerstroke 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mparsons Posted February 24, 2008 Members Share Posted February 24, 2008 I MUCH prefer Powerstroke 3 to Pinstripes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jenksdrummer Posted February 24, 2008 Members Share Posted February 24, 2008 I'm not up on the powerstrokes. Which offers the most dampening? This would be for snare and toms. What kind of application? If all you need is dampening, you can use duct tape, bar napkins and tape, moon gel, just about anything... But, you're killing the drum...you'll sound about like the original version of "Come Together" by the Beatles...(ref: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJqNxKdgyqM ) hmm, maybe the toms in that video are a bit more "lively" - lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members drumtechdad Posted February 24, 2008 Members Share Posted February 24, 2008 I'd stay away from both unless you're after an 80s cardboard-box kind of sound. If you must have muffled heads you might try Evans EC2s or even EC1s--you'll still have a little tone left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Carminemw Posted February 24, 2008 Members Share Posted February 24, 2008 What kind of application? If all you need is dampening, you can use duct tape, bar napkins and tape, moon gel, just about anything... Jenks....come to the dark side of the force... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Buzter Posted February 26, 2008 Author Members Share Posted February 26, 2008 I'm using it on a Brass snare drum that has quite a bit of ring and overtone. Not to mention how loud it is. I normally use a maple Gretsch that's very dynamic and controlled. The Brass is like POW. I've started using it for church and it's just too loud. I like it but I need to focus the sound. I've used 2 ply heads on snares before with success but I'm not familiar with the powerstrokes. I'm either going coated ps3, emperor or pinstripe. I don't want to kill it just restrain it. I've used the little dampening rings but for snare drums they're just too much. I have to tame the beast. What kind of application? If all you need is dampening, you can use duct tape, bar napkins and tape, moon gel, just about anything... But, you're killing the drum...you'll sound about like the original version of "Come Together" by the Beatles...(ref: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJqNxKdgyqM ) hmm, maybe the toms in that video are a bit more "lively" - lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jenksdrummer Posted February 26, 2008 Members Share Posted February 26, 2008 I'm using it on a Brass snare drum that has quite a bit of ring and overtone. Not to mention how loud it is. I normally use a maple Gretsch that's very dynamic and controlled. The Brass is like POW. I've started using it for church and it's just too loud. I like it but I need to focus the sound. I've used 2 ply heads on snares before with success but I'm not familiar with the powerstrokes. I'm either going coated ps3, emperor or pinstripe. I don't want to kill it just restrain it. I've used the little dampening rings but for snare drums they're just too much. I have to tame the beast. OK, if you want a "dead" sounding snare, Remo's Emperor-X should do the trick. If that's too much, try the Evans Power Center (reverse!) Understandable given the acoustics and the environment it'll be played...you might be best off killing the drum! The room acoustics of the typical church will cause drums to be VERY lively... Also consider getting (if you don't already have one) a diecast hoop for at least the batter side. I would also recommend a diplomat snareside, or a hazy 200 - thinner weight than "normal" As for toms, I'd go with coated ambassador top and bottom If that's too lively, get some moongel and slap that on there... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Sytubs Posted February 26, 2008 Members Share Posted February 26, 2008 I have a coated version of both. The pinstripe might as well be a rubber mat. THUD. The ps/3 coated is livelier, but nothing I'd use for a snare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Buzter Posted February 27, 2008 Author Members Share Posted February 27, 2008 I have die cast hoops on my gretsch and it helps alot. I have an emperor on that snare and it's about perfect with the die cast hoops. I switched heads and put the emperor on the brass snare. It seemed to help some. I'll try that next. It's pretty hard to tell because my practice room at home is totally dead sound wise. OK, if you want a "dead" sounding snare, Remo's Emperor-X should do the trick. If that's too much, try the Evans Power Center (reverse!) Understandable given the acoustics and the environment it'll be played...you might be best off killing the drum! The room acoustics of the typical church will cause drums to be VERY lively... Also consider getting (if you don't already have one) a diecast hoop for at least the batter side. I would also recommend a diplomat snareside, or a hazy 200 - thinner weight than "normal" As for toms, I'd go with coated ambassador top and bottom If that's too lively, get some moongel and slap that on there... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thomas G Posted February 27, 2008 Members Share Posted February 27, 2008 What exactly is the difference between the two heads? Not just sound quality, but the way they are made. Also, a little off topic, but would evans G2's be heads that have lots of ring, even for a two-ply head? Would they be good for studio use? I want as much actual TONE from my toms as possible, not just thuds that are different "pitches." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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