MG4 Moon Gel Drum Damper Pads

by Moongel

Product Features

• The self-adhesive gel sticks to the surface of drums, cymbals, and most percussion instruments.
• They come in a pack of four

Product Details

• Item Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B000E6LMR0
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #119 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)
  • #1 in Musical Instruments > Instrument Accessories > Drum & Percussion Accessories > Drum Set Accessories > Bags, Cases & Covers

Product Description

The self-adhesive gel sticks to the surface of drums, cymbals, and most percussion instruments. The possibilities are endless, by simply moving the damper pad around the surface, you can eliminate any unwanted resonance, and obtain the exact sound the situation demands. They come in a pack of four and measure approximately 1 inch wide by 1-7/16 inches long. Great for live or studio applications! Since both live and studio situations can adversely effect your desired resonance, Moon Gels can be placed in various numbers and various places on your drum heads to achieve your desired goals.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

39 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Simple and Practical, June 1, 2006

A Kid's Review

This review is from: MG4 Moon Gel Drum Damper Pads

I've tried the Evans muffle rings. I've tried the Rem-O's. I've tried paper towels taped onto the head. None of them compare to Moongel, because Moongel is the most effective and simple. Not only are they small and easy to apply, but they can be just as helpful as the muffle rings. The great part is the fact that you can alter how much you want to muffle, as well as the drum pitch merely by moving the pad around the head, and closer/further from the center of the head. It's as simple as that, and it leaves much room for custom sound shaping.

The very reasonably priced pack comes in a portable, cute little thingy with 4 Moongel pads inside. Priced at a little over a buck per gel, these are most definiely the best bang for your buck. As a special bonus, they are reusable even after extensive use. All it takes is a simple soap and water wash, and you're good to go again. Considering the fact that each pad can be reused about 5 or 6 times, that's 4 drums muffled for a couple years for a mere 6 dollars! You can't go wrong with RTOM's Moongel, ladies and gentlemen. You just can't.

Hope this was helpful.

32 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT STUFF!!, February 6, 2010

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DEVIL - See all my reviews

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This review is from: MG4 Moon Gel Drum Damper Pads

TOOK THE ANNOYING RING OUT OF MY SNARE DRUM! I USED TWO PADS, ONE AT 12 O' CLOCK, AND ONE AT 3 O'CLOCK. DID THE TRICK! NOW, IF I CAN JUST FIGURE OUT HOW MANY TO USE ON MY EX-WIFE! BUY 'EM !!

22 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great product, but a bit pricey, August 24, 2007

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John McKay "mixoff dot org" (Phoenix, AZ United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: MG4 Moon Gel Drum Damper Pads

I used some of these on a session a while back, and thought they worked great. But, when I bought some myself, I was a little surprised to pay $10. I'm a recording engineer, so they don't last as long as they might if you left them on one kit forever. Anyway, I quickly realized they were made of the same stuff as those sticky 'wallwalker' type toys that you see at the grocery store. So, I spent $1, and used some scissors to cut a toy octopus into pieces. They work great, and at that price, I can let drummers keep them. Plus, I kind of like the tentacle shape. I find that as you move the pad towards the center of the drum, the sound gets tighter and less ringy. Putting one of these just outside of the center of a very ringy snare will tame it better than tape, o-rings, or anything else I've heard.