String mute/foam

[untune]

Hi all,

Been doing a lot of experimentation on getting a very Motown style tone and I've almost got it nailed... Using a P, just stuck a Duncan SPB-1 in it and it sounds lovely and vintage. I know Jamerson and the like had covers and there was a mute under the bridge cover - but without the cover I've got no choice but to jam something under the strings rather than over them.

I have a hardcase that is a bit lacking in padding so I bought a couple of foam inserts intended for making cushions and lined the case with those. I had a ton left over so I cut a strip and stuffed it under the strings next to the bridge. It's not too pretty but it's functional - question is does anyone have recommendations for an alternative? I'd like to try some of that denser black foam stuff you usually get under pickups but I don't know where to look for it... Not looking to make any permanent alterations either so a bridge cover is out.

I might try to make something covered with felt, a little mute cushion

Also, I seem to remember reading that Carol Kaye said that whether the foam was under or over the strings made a big difference to the sound - any comments?

Cheers!

[Lozz196]

[quote name='untune' timestamp='1352642134' post='1865446']
I I'd like to try some of that denser black foam stuff you usually get under pickups but I don't know where to look for it...
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I`ve just had a new pickup installed, and have two pieces of this available, pm me your address, I`ll send it out to you if you want.

[EssentialTension]

[quote name='untune' timestamp='1352642134' post='1865446']
I'd like to try some of that denser black foam stuff you usually get under pickups but I don't know where to look for it...
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[EssentialTension]

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