Bonham's Felt Strips

[TamaGroove]

I am wondering if anyone knows the thickness, width and placement of felt strips on John Bonham's Bass drum

 

[Phantom Piggy]

I would assume such a well known drummer would have multiply kits/placements for different bands/occasions.

However i can't answer your question

 

[moresound]

There are a few you tube videos dedicated to just that!
Felts, drum heads, cymbals, sticks - everything.
Just look around a bit - for I don't have a link handy.

 

[TamaGroove]

the only thing i cant find is the thickness of the felt. you guys have any ideas?

 

[moresound]

I believe the you tube video that I viewed was by the recording engineer that explained everything.

And from memory I can recall a few different write ups stating that the felts were thick.

 

[bdenton]

Lots of drum stores (and possibly online) sell felt strips especially for this purpose. That's what I use...

 

[Greg_L]

I don't think this helps you, but it was pretty interesting...

10 Ways To Sound Like John Bonham - DRUM! Magazine

 

[TamaGroove]

Greg_L I read that the other day actually, right you are it is quite interesting

 

[Guitargodgt]

Am I The Only One Around Here - am i the only one around here who thinks john bonhams drum

LOL, I'm totally serious. I'm not saying he was a wack player (obviously not), I just can't stand that drum sound. haha

 

[Greg_L]

Am I The Only One Around Here - am i the only one around here who thinks john bonhams drum

LOL, I'm totally serious. I'm not saying he was a wack player (obviously not), I just can't stand that drum sound. haha

I'm mostly with ya there. Great player, obviously an all-time legend among legends, but his drum sounds were just whatever to me.

 

[moresound]

He was a visionary.

 

[Greg_L]

He was a visionary.

Keith Moon did it first.

 

[grimtraveller]

Keith Moon did it first.

Keith Moon learned much of his drum style and wild man persona from Viv Prince of the Pretty things. So brilliant Bonzo is kind of like a grandson.

 

[Rolf Fiesel]

the sound... The John Henry Bonham Files