untune Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 [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... [/quote] 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 [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... [/quote] [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GENUINE-FENDER-JAZZ-BASS-PICKUP-MOUNTING-FOAM-001-7333-049-/230839352195?pt=Guitar_Accessories&hash=item35bf18fb83"]http://www.ebay.co.u...=item35bf18fb83[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 ... or from here [url="http://www.allparts.uk.com/online-shop/guitar-bass-parts/pickups-pickup-parts/pickup-parts/rubberfoam-neoprene-sponges-for-mounting-under-bass-pickups-p-3568.html"]http://www.allparts.uk.com/online-shop/guitar-bass-parts/pickups-pickup-parts/pickup-parts/rubberfoam-neoprene-sponges-for-mounting-under-bass-pickups-p-3568.html[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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