Inventors:
Francis Park Hubbell - Miami FL, 33176
International Classification:
G10D 1308
Abstract:
A drum muting system is provided to be removably mounted on a drum which muffles the natural sound produced by the drum, thereby allowing the tone of the drum to be controlled. The drum muting system includes an outer frame, a muting element, an inner muting assembly, a drum mounting structure, and an adjustment mechanism. The outer frame supportably engages the inner muting assembly which includes the muting element and a muting element support member. The inner muting assembly is maintained in an operative position relative to the outer frame by a suspension assembly which includes at least one but preferably a plurality of biasing elements secured to the outer frame and inner muting assembly by biasing element anchors. The adjustment mechanism permits the muting element to be selectively positioned relative to the outer surface of the drum head to permit an increase or decrease in the muting effect achieved.