r/drums • u/bag_of_pudding • 7d ago

Question Internal Drum Lighting / Diffusion

I've fabricated and installed some light bars to go inside the shells of my acrylic drum kit. Currently utilizing parchment paper for diffusion that I painstakingly cut and installed underneath the hardware on the inside of the drum.

The parchment is doing a pretty good job at diffusion, but it isn't perfect. There are some minor wrinkles that aren't noticeable unless inspected closely.

Wondering what the community thinks, A, and B, I want to consider different materials. Preferably something cut to spec so I can remove and install it easily. Hoping to have a discussion about the process and options. Thanks!

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u/StixRookie 7d ago

I would think the light through the clear batter head would be blinding / distracting to the drummer. Would a black batter head block the light?

Other than that, I think the effect is very cool!

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u/bag_of_pudding 7d ago

Thanks! I plan on using coated heads once I've dialed in the idea to further diffuse everything. If I learn that isn't enough, black heads would be the next move.

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u/StixRookie 7d ago

Definitely post your progress on the project!