Bass_Guardian Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 (edited) As title says. Whats best Foam or felt mutes for a decent price ( eg not $84 )? And where can i get said things? Thanks in advance Alex Edited February 23, 2011 by Bass_Guardian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Burrito Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 I use cut up pieces of computer mat from Ebay - does the job. I genuinely don't know where to buy the real thing & the foam sounds great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikay Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 see this from stingraypete re replacement string mutes - [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=101460"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=101460[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Burpster Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 [quote name='Bass_Guardian' post='1136365' date='Feb 21 2011, 09:55 PM']As title says. Whats best Foam or felt mutes? And where can i get said things? Thanks in advance Alex [/quote] Alex, the BEST foam mutes are these. [url="http://www.bassmute.com/bassmute/bm_mainframe.html"]http://www.bassmute.com/bassmute/bm_mainframe.html[/url] But this being the land of thrift and whingers, I'm sure there will be plenty along in a bit to rubbish this bit of kit because to some its expensive. I have bassmutes on my PRSs and they are superb. you have 2 completely adjustable amounts of mute on each string at the flick of a switch - when you are not using them they sit quietly out of the way whilst dissengaged. If I'm using mute I want to know how much I'm using and not have to scratch around looking for bits of foam - but then apparently I have more money than sense according to some...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikay Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 [quote name='The Burpster' post='1136901' date='Feb 22 2011, 11:32 AM']Alex, the BEST foam mutes are these.[/quote] Burpster, I've often wondered about these. Do have any soundclips showing the two mute settings? Can you fine tune them for each string and did you drill holes to mount? I'm thinking of adding mutes to my fretless to dial in a thumpier tone when needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass_Guardian Posted February 22, 2011 Author Share Posted February 22, 2011 [quote name='The Burpster' post='1136901' date='Feb 22 2011, 11:32 AM']Alex, the BEST foam mutes are these. [url="http://www.bassmute.com/bassmute/bm_mainframe.html"]http://www.bassmute.com/bassmute/bm_mainframe.html[/url] But this being the land of thrift and whingers, I'm sure there will be plenty along in a bit to rubbish this bit of kit because to some its expensive. I have bassmutes on my PRSs and they are superb. you have 2 completely adjustable amounts of mute on each string at the flick of a switch - when you are not using them they sit quietly out of the way whilst dissengaged. If I'm using mute I want to know how much I'm using and not have to scratch around looking for bits of foam - but then apparently I have more money than sense according to some...... [/quote] I was hoping for something a bit...cheaper $84???? A bit much for a bit of foam however adjustable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Burpster Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 [quote name='ikay' post='1137148' date='Feb 22 2011, 02:44 PM']Burpster, I've often wondered about these. Do have any soundclips showing the two mute settings? Can you fine tune them for each string and did you drill holes to mount? I'm thinking of adding mutes to my fretless to dial in a thumpier tone when needed.[/quote] Sorry I have no sound clips of mine as you'd need a direct comparison. As for set up, you manually set these up once on the bass and yes you can tune the amount that each mute, mutes each string. In fact they take a little time setting up well as clearly fat strings take a wee bit more damping to get a uniform effect accross teh strings - but when you have it set up it is fabulous! You can drill them ( I have mine ) but they come supplied with a very good and thin double sided tape that allows you to mount without gluing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Burpster Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 [quote name='Bass_Guardian' post='1137491' date='Feb 22 2011, 07:08 PM']I was hoping for something a bit...cheaper $84???? A bit much for a bit of foam however adjustable[/quote] You started this thread with what the BEST foam mutes. I've identified them. You've managed to catagorise yourself withuot even trying! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass_Guardian Posted February 23, 2011 Author Share Posted February 23, 2011 [quote name='The Burpster' post='1138167' date='Feb 23 2011, 08:51 AM']You started this thread with what the BEST foam mutes. I've identified them. You've managed to catagorise yourself withuot even trying! [/quote] Amended Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 I think foam and felt give a very different vibe. Here is some vid of felt ones. Very nice indeed. [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QwYoi9G67DU&feature=related"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QwYoi9G67DU...feature=related[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spinynorman Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 (edited) If you just want the rubber bit to stick under a bridge cover, I got one of [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=370482678415&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT"]these[/url] off eBay. It's just a rubber strip with a self adhesive backing, not really specific to Ricks. Having said that, I found it did the job too well, stopped the strings stone dead. So if anyone wants it for £2 posted, send me a PM. Edited February 27, 2011 by spinynorman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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