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Damper
Rests against the bars so they stop ringing sooner. Turns a long shimmer into a defined, controlled hit.
Product detailSKU #1274228078816
TreeworksChime Damper
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A damper that shortens bar chime sustain. For drummers who need controlled, short chime hits instead of a long ring-out.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Studio work where a long chime tail bleeds into the next bar
- Fast passages needing repeated chime hits without buildup
- Live players who want the effect without a wash of sustain
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who want the full open glissando swell
- Anyone with a chime from another maker — check fitment first
- Budget setups where hand-muting already works fine
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.
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Attaches to the chime
Mounts to the chime bar itself rather than a stand, so it travels with the instrument and stays aligned.
Detail 03
Adjustable contact
How firmly it presses the bars sets the decay length — light touch for some ring, firm for a short stop.
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Treeworks fitment
Designed around Treeworks chime dimensions. Bar spacing and rail width vary by brand, so confirm before buying for another chime.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Chimes are not included
- 02Confirm it fits your specific chime model — rail widths differ
- 03Your hand across the bars does the same job for free
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Do I really need a damper?
Only if you play chimes often and the sustain gets in the way. Muting with your free hand works, but it ties up a hand you may need for the kit.
02Will it fit any bar chime?
It is built to Treeworks chime dimensions. Other brands vary in rail width and bar spacing, so measure your chime before ordering.
03Does it stop the sound completely?
It shortens the decay rather than killing the note. How much depends on how firmly it contacts the bars.
04Can I leave it on all the time?
Yes. It stays mounted to the chime, so you can adjust or lift it off when you want the full open sustain.
