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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.

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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..

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[quote name='dannybuoy' timestamp='1401130768' post='2460433']
Chopped up and folded old style mouse mat, or a dishwasher sponge are popular options.
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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.

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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.

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