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The neighbours complain about the noises above...

2003-04-10 by John Casler

> Hi guys!
> Basically I want to inquire if any of you have recommendations on how
> to dampen the noise without affecting the performance of the kick
> tower. At the moment I use a standard felt head beater on the bass
> pedal. What are my alternatives? Would a rubber beater help? My
> bedroom floor has a old stle wicker/ropey carpet and I have put a
> carpet tile under the tower also.
>
> Any help greatly appreciated,
> Cheers,
> Brian (london)


***Buy an old used mattress and place a 3/4" sheet of plywood on top of it.
Then assemble your DTXpress on top of it.

Problem solved.

John

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