Detail 01
Felt material
Absorbs high overtones while letting the fundamental through, so the drum keeps pitch but loses ring.
Product detailSKU #1273887992792
GibraltarSC-BF Felt Strips
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Felt strips for muffling drum or timpani heads. Cheap consumable for players who want internal dampening without stick-on gels.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Taming ring on a snare or tom without external dampers
- Restoring dampening on older kits with felt-strip hardware
- Drummers who want to trim muffling to a custom width
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Drummers wanting removable, adjustable dampening mid-session
- Anyone whose drums have no way to seat a strip
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Strip format
Sits between head and shell edge or under the head, unlike gels that stick on top.
Detail 03
Under $6
Consumable price. Felt compresses and wears, so replacing it is routine rather than a repair.
Detail 04
Gibraltar drum hardware line
Made for standard drum hardware sizing rather than a single kit model.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Requires removing the head to install, so plan a tuning session
- 02Check what strip length and width your drum needs first
- 03More felt contact means more dampening; trim gradually rather than all at once
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Do these go on top of the head or underneath?
Underneath. Felt strips sit between the head and the shell so they contact the head's underside, which is why installation means pulling the head off.
02Will this kill my drum's tone?
It reduces overtones and sustain. Less felt contact means subtler dampening, so start with minimal contact and add more if the ring is still too much.
03Can I cut them to size?
Felt cuts cleanly with scissors or a blade. Trimming width is the usual way to dial in how much dampening you get.
04Is this the same as a Moongel or O-ring?
No. Gels and rings sit on the batter surface and come off in seconds. Felt strips are installed under the head for a permanent, built-in dampening setup.
