<p>A layer (34) of viscoelastic material is sandwiched between a constraining member (36) and an inboard portion of a flat surface area (30b) of the load beam (24) of a transducer suspension assembly. The layer (34) of viscoelastic material serves to dampen vibrations in the assembly. The layer (34) can consist of a strip of pressure-sensitive adhesive tape formed from a modified acrylic polymer. The constraining member (36) can be a strip of stainless steel.</p>
