{"title":"Drum Dampening","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrum dampening\u003c\/strong\u003e products are one of the most effective ways to control unwanted overtones, ring, and sustain from your drum kit. Whether you're recording in a studio, playing live, or practising at home, the right dampening solution helps you dial in a tighter, more focused sound without compromising the natural feel of your heads.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt Into Music Store we stock a wide range of drum dampening products from leading brands including \u003cstrong\u003eEvans\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eRemo\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eSnareweight\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eBig Fat Snare Drum\u003c\/strong\u003e, and more — covering everything from gel pads and rings to full dampening systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTypes of Drum Dampening\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGel dampeners\u003c\/strong\u003e — small, reusable silicone pads that stick to the head and reduce ring with minimal tonal impact; ideal for subtle control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDampening rings\u003c\/strong\u003e — sit on the edge of the head to reduce overtones while preserving the drum's natural tone and attack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMoon gels\u003c\/strong\u003e — a popular choice for studio and live use, offering adjustable dampening by repositioning or stacking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSnare dampeners\u003c\/strong\u003e — products like the Snareweight and Big Fat Snare Drum that sit on top of the snare for a fatter, more controlled sound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBass drum dampening\u003c\/strong\u003e — internal pillows, pads, and patches that tighten the bass drum tone and reduce unwanted boom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to Choose Drum Dampening\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe right dampening product depends on how much ring you want to remove and from which drum. For subtle control, start with a small gel pad. For more dramatic tonal shaping — particularly on snare or bass drum — consider a dedicated dampening system. Experiment with placement and quantity to find your ideal sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot sure which dampening product is right for your kit? Visit us in our Horncastle showroom or call us on 01507 526517 for expert advice, or order online with UK next day delivery available.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"meinl-drum-honey","title":"Meinl Drum Honey MDH","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMeinl Drum Honey MDH - Warmth, Sweetness, and Tone Control in a Sticky Disc\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHoney by name, honey by nature. The \u003cstrong\u003eMeinl Drum Honey (MDH)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a set of sticky, jelly-like dampening discs that inject warmth and sweetness into your drum sound by reducing overtones and unwanted ring. Place them on drumheads or cymbals, hear the difference immediately, and peel them off whenever you want the natural sound back.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey'll make your snare fatter and tighter, give your toms enhanced focus and faster decay, and tame cymbal wash - all without leaving any residue on your drums.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReduces overtones and ring\u003c\/strong\u003e - dampens unwanted sustain on drums and cymbals for a warmer, more focused tone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorks on drumheads and cymbals\u003c\/strong\u003e - versatile enough for the entire kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompletely non-toxic\u003c\/strong\u003e - safe for use on all drum and cymbal surfaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo residue\u003c\/strong\u003e - peels off cleanly without marking or damaging heads or cymbal surfaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReusable and reactivatable\u003c\/strong\u003e - wash with soap and warm water to restore the self-adhesive properties when they lose their stick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColourful design\u003c\/strong\u003e - easy to spot and reposition on the kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel: MDH\u003c\/strong\u003e - Meinl Drum Honey standard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere to Use Them\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSnare drum\u003c\/strong\u003e - fatter, tighter sound with reduced crack and ring - ideal for keeping the snare controlled during intimate performances or recording sessions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToms\u003c\/strong\u003e - enhanced focus and faster decay for a more defined, punchy tom sound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBass drum\u003c\/strong\u003e - reduce boom and tighten the attack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCymbals\u003c\/strong\u003e - tame wash and reduce sustain for a more controlled cymbal sound in the mix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Reactivation Tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOver time, Drum Honey pads can pick up dust and lose some of their stickiness. Unlike most dampening products, they can be fully reactivated - simply wash them with soap and warm water, allow to dry, and they'll be as sticky as new. It's a small detail that makes a real difference to the long-term value of the product.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMDH vs MDHA - Which Should You Choose?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/meinl-drum-honey\"\u003eMeinl Drum Honey MDH (this model)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e - standard single-size pads, ideal if you know the size you need or want to start with one format\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/meinl-drum-honey-assortment-dampening-gel\"\u003eMeinl Drum Honey Assortment MDHA\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e - 12 pads in three sizes (6 small, 4 medium, 2 large) - ideal for treating the whole kit with different levels of dampening on each drum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho Is It For?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudio and recording drummers\u003c\/strong\u003e - controlled, focused tones sit more cleanly in a recorded mix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLive drummers in intimate or reverberant settings\u003c\/strong\u003e - keep drums and cymbals on a leash without affecting the fundamental tone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAny drummer\u003c\/strong\u003e who wants quick, reversible tone control without permanent modification or expensive head changes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAvailable at Into Music Store with UK next day delivery available. Browse our full range of drum dampening products online, or visit our drum store in Horncastle, Lincolnshire for expert advice on controlling your drum sound.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Meinl","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37723596030151,"sku":"MDH","price":7.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0510\/2292\/1927\/products\/preview_82.jpg?v=1608245218"},{"product_id":"meinl-drum-honey-assortment-dampening-gel","title":"Meinl Drum Honey Assortment Dampening Gel MDHA","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMeinl Drum Honey Dampening Gel Assortment - 12 Pads, Three Sizes, Total Tone Control\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMeinl Drum Honey Assortment (MDHA)\u003c\/strong\u003e gives you instant, adjustable dampening across your entire kit. Twelve circular gel pads in three sizes - 6 small, 4 medium, and 2 large - let you dial in exactly the right amount of tone control on each drum and cymbal. Stick them on, hear the difference immediately, peel them off when you want the natural sound back. No residue, no damage, no commitment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWarm, sweet, controlled - Drum Honey transforms ringy or overly bright drum sounds with practically no effort.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the Pack\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e6x small pads\u003c\/strong\u003e - ideal for snare drums, toms, and cymbals where subtle dampening is needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4x medium pads\u003c\/strong\u003e - versatile size for toms, snare, and bass drum heads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2x large pads\u003c\/strong\u003e - for bass drums or situations where more significant dampening is required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e12 pads total\u003c\/strong\u003e - enough to treat every drum in a standard kit with pads to spare\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstant tone control\u003c\/strong\u003e - apply to any drum or cymbal surface to reduce ring, overtones, and unwanted sustain immediately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree sizes included\u003c\/strong\u003e - match the pad size to the amount of dampening required on each drum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSticks anywhere\u003c\/strong\u003e - adheres securely to drumheads and cymbal surfaces without slipping during play\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemoves easily\u003c\/strong\u003e - peels off cleanly with no residue or damage to the head or cymbal surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReusable\u003c\/strong\u003e - can be applied and removed repeatedly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorks on drums and cymbals\u003c\/strong\u003e - versatile enough for the entire kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel: MDHA\u003c\/strong\u003e - Meinl Drum Honey Assortment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow Dampening Gel Works\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrum Honey gel pads work by adding mass to the drumhead or cymbal surface at the point of contact. This absorbs some of the vibration energy after the initial strike, shortening the sustain and reducing overtones without affecting the fundamental tone of the drum. The result is a warmer, more focused sound with less ring - the kind of controlled tone that sits cleanly in a mix or a live room without washing out. Because the pads are repositionable, you can experiment with placement to find the sweet spot on each drum: closer to the edge for subtle dampening, further towards the centre for a more pronounced effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho Is It For?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrummers with ringy or overtone-heavy drums\u003c\/strong\u003e - Drum Honey tightens and focuses the sound quickly and easily\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudio and recording drummers\u003c\/strong\u003e - controlled, dampened tones sit more cleanly in a recorded mix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLive drummers in reverberant rooms\u003c\/strong\u003e - reduce cymbal and drum wash for better definition on stage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAny drummer\u003c\/strong\u003e who wants to experiment with tone control without permanent modification or expensive head changes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAvailable at Into Music Store with UK next day delivery available. Browse our full range of drum dampening products online, or visit our drum store in Horncastle, Lincolnshire for expert advice on controlling your drum and cymbal sound.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Meinl","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40037123555527,"sku":"MDHA","price":12.77,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0510\/2292\/1927\/products\/image_6956ea9c-16f1-4810-8d4f-25eee24e971b.jpg?v=1636543746"},{"product_id":"meinl-drum-honey-slab","title":"Meinl Drum Honey Slab","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMeinl Drum Honey Slab - Maximum Coverage, Maximum Control\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you've ever put your wallet on your snare drum to kill the ring, the \u003cstrong\u003eMeinl Drum Honey Slab\u003c\/strong\u003e is the purpose-built version of exactly that. A large-format dampening pad that covers a significant surface area of the drumhead, the Slab eliminates unwanted overtones and ring more comprehensively than the smaller Drum Honey discs - injecting warmth and sweetness into your drum sound with practically no effort.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHoney by name, honey by nature. Apply it, hear the difference, peel it off when you want the natural sound back. No residue, no damage, no commitment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge surface area coverage\u003c\/strong\u003e - covers more of the drumhead than the standard Drum Honey discs for more comprehensive overtone control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEliminates unwanted overtones and ring\u003c\/strong\u003e - maximum dampening for drums that need serious tone control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReusable and reactivatable\u003c\/strong\u003e - wash with soapy water to restore the self-adhesive properties when they lose their stick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo residue\u003c\/strong\u003e - completely non-toxic, peels off cleanly without damaging the drumhead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorks on snare and toms\u003c\/strong\u003e - fatter, tighter snare sound and enhanced focus with faster decay on toms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to apply and remove\u003c\/strong\u003e - no tools, no permanent modification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel: 1122097\u003c\/strong\u003e - Meinl Drum Honey Slab\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDrum Honey Range - Which Should You Choose?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/meinl-drum-honey\"\u003eMeinl Drum Honey MDH\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e - standard circular discs, subtle to moderate dampening - ideal for light tone control on snare, toms, and cymbals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/meinl-drum-honey-assortment-dampening-gel\"\u003eMeinl Drum Honey Assortment MDHA\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e - 12 pads in three sizes (small, medium, large) - ideal for treating the whole kit with different levels of dampening on each drum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/meinl-drum-honey-slab\"\u003eMeinl Drum Honey Slab (this model)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e - large-format slab for maximum surface coverage and comprehensive overtone elimination - the choice when you need serious dampening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho Is It For?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrummers who use a wallet on their snare\u003c\/strong\u003e - the Slab is exactly that, purpose-built and reusable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudio and recording drummers\u003c\/strong\u003e - maximum overtone control for a clean, focused recorded sound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrummers with particularly ringy or overtone-heavy drums\u003c\/strong\u003e - when the smaller discs aren't enough, the Slab delivers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLive drummers in intimate or reverberant settings\u003c\/strong\u003e - keep the snare firmly on a leash without affecting the fundamental tone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAvailable at Into Music Store with UK next day delivery available. Browse our full range of drum dampening products online, or visit our drum store in Horncastle, Lincolnshire for expert advice on controlling your drum sound.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Meinl","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41322274685127,"sku":"1122097","price":9.84,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0510\/2292\/1927\/products\/image_f994a062-479f-4131-858b-eac9bffea8b9.jpg?v=1666963882"}],"url":"https:\/\/intomusicstore.com\/collections\/drum-dampening.oembed","provider":"Into Music Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}