JamesBass Posted May 26, 2014 Share Posted May 26, 2014 With the risk of seeming extremely naive and uninformed, but, what is the best foam to stuff next to your bridge? I've had a brief search and there's so many different types I'm all a bit overwhelmed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannybuoy Posted May 26, 2014 Share Posted May 26, 2014 Chopped up and folded old style mouse mat, or a dishwasher sponge are popular options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Burrito Posted May 26, 2014 Share Posted May 26, 2014 It depends on how much of an effect you want and what height your bridge is at. I've used the foam backs from kitchen scourers and my main bass has a tiny section of computer mouse mat which works perfectly. Just playing around with household stuff usually finds something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Burrito Posted May 26, 2014 Share Posted May 26, 2014 [quote name='dannybuoy' timestamp='1401130768' post='2460433'] Chopped up and folded old style mouse mat, or a dishwasher sponge are popular options. [/quote] Ha! Beat me to it whilst I was typing. I got stuck trying to spell scourer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted May 26, 2014 Share Posted May 26, 2014 Sponge from under pickups, screwed up tissues, bit of old cotton cloth or velvet, mouse mat - try different things til you get the sound you want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesBass Posted May 26, 2014 Author Share Posted May 26, 2014 Will have a peruse around the house I think! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 A piece of felt is another good one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 Im pretty sure there are already threads about this on here, but for what its worth (normally not a lot) i use a cut off form one of those brillo pads with the large foam body. Its quite soft so doesn't seem to effect intonation at all, and does a good job of producing a nice thump (i play with a pick). Only downside is its not quick to get it in and sometimes if a song is called out that needs it quite often illl not bother, or ill just keep it in for as long as i feel like it. I am on the lookout for a more elegant solution myself, but not going to go as far as that overpriced Bass mute bridge.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Fretbuzz Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 Great , I wanted to know the answer too :-) I've just bought some fret wraps which seem to have a similar effect depending how tight you tie them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 [quote name='dannybuoy' timestamp='1401130768' post='2460433'] Chopped up and folded old style mouse mat, or a dishwasher sponge are popular options. [/quote] Or a real mouse - if it's not been dead for too long. Don't chop it up, though. I suppose a live mouse would be more sustainable, but you may get a visit from the RSPCA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/232731-looking-for-an-old-school-string-mute-solution-patton-mute-pad/"]Here's what I use[/url]. It might seem a bit overkill, but a ) you can whip it in and out(!) in seconds between songs, and b ) it looks cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Fretbuzz Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 Ooh they look good. I tried the sponge from a dish pad today cutting off the green stuff..it was ok for the E and A strings but needed cutting down on the others which were choked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fun size nick Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 Just be sure to use foam that is still soft when it's totally dry - I used a dishpad sponge that I [b]thought[/b] was dry (I rinsed it to get rid of any brand-new-sponge reside, wrung it out and left it out for a day), stuck it in my bass and played it, sounded fantastic. I put it in my gig bag, but then when I got to the studio the next day and tried to play with it, all I got was some seriously harsh buzzing! The bone-dry Beijing air had almost petrified the sponge and made it useless as a mute. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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