NJE Posted June 25, 2015 Posted June 25, 2015 Has anyone tried the new Gruv Gear jump yet? Web page here: http://www.gruvgear.com/fump I know this can be achieved with a cheap bit of foam under the strings at the bridge, but I am tempted to try one for £15 as I switch from Soul/Motown to disco pretty quickly at gigs and tend to stick with one bass. Quote
AndyTravis Posted June 25, 2015 Posted June 25, 2015 I tried Tayste2000's one the other day. Not for me. But, I get it. £15 is nowt though is it? Quote
discreet Posted June 25, 2015 Posted June 25, 2015 Yes, I want one... are they currently only available from the US? Quote
Beer of the Bass Posted June 25, 2015 Posted June 25, 2015 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1435267519' post='2807213'] Yes, I want one... are they currently only available from the US? [/quote] I've seen them here as well: [url="http://www.stringsdirect.co.uk/accessories-c2/string-muters-c63/gruv-gear-gruv-gear-fump-bass-bridge-muter-dampener-p10306"]http://www.stringsdirect.co.uk/accessories-c2/string-muters-c63/gruv-gear-gruv-gear-fump-bass-bridge-muter-dampener-p10306[/url] I quite like the idea of these, as while a bit of foam does the job for free, in practice it's a bit too much faff to fish the bit of foam in and out for specific songs. Quote
discreet Posted June 25, 2015 Posted June 25, 2015 [quote name='Beer of the Bass' timestamp='1435268553' post='2807226'] I've seen them here as well: [url="http://www.stringsdirect.co.uk/accessories-c2/string-muters-c63/gruv-gear-gruv-gear-fump-bass-bridge-muter-dampener-p10306"]http://www.stringsdi...dampener-p10306[/url] I quite like the idea of these, as while a bit of foam does the job for free, in practice it's a bit too much faff to fish the bit of foam in and out for specific songs. [/quote] Thanks! I don't like foam either. I've been practicing the 'floating thumb' method, but it makes me look awkward - the unusual spazzy arm position and the rapt look of concentration on my face (with my tongue sticking out), makes me look like I'm having a stroke. Quote
ambient Posted June 25, 2015 Posted June 25, 2015 Looks a good idea. Maybe a bit shortsighted not doing a 6 string bass model though ? Quote
NJE Posted June 26, 2015 Author Posted June 26, 2015 I'm going to see how much comes in for tomorrow nights gig and might risk £16.99 on trying one out. I can always pass it on if it's not what I'm after. Quote
PlungerModerno Posted June 28, 2015 Posted June 28, 2015 If you've got the dosh - go for it! I'm trying to finance a bunch of things including a project bass, so I'll stick to muting using a combination of my hands and nice & cheap foam rubber! Quote
dannybuoy Posted June 28, 2015 Posted June 28, 2015 Sounds like it mutes a bit too much for my liking from the videos and seems to be non adjustable. I think I would prefer to splash out the extra on the Bassmute, or not bother and stick with a sponge. 1 Quote
mcnach Posted July 21, 2015 Posted July 21, 2015 I bought one so you didn't have to... DON'T BOTHER. It mutes too much, and on basses with small fingerboard radius it's too uneven. However... I am tempted to keep it just to experiment with different foam/pressures. It's easy to disassemble, and you can replace the material inside. Not sure it'll work that much better using other materials/pressures... If you want to play about, it may be ok. If you want a nice palm muted tone as it is... this will not do it. Quote
NJE Posted August 18, 2015 Author Posted August 18, 2015 (edited) [quote name='mcnach' timestamp='1437508756' post='2826697'] I bought one so you didn't have to... DON'T BOTHER. [/quote] Too late, I bought one with some strings from Strings Direct and it was easiest decision I have ever made to send it back. It was useless, completely killed the strings and unless I had it right by the bridge it changed the pitch of the note! It also didn't cover all of the string on my 5 string despite saying in all the literature that it was for 4/5 string basses. So back to good old fashioned foam, and £17 back in my account. Edited August 18, 2015 by NJE Quote
Beer of the Bass Posted August 18, 2015 Posted August 18, 2015 Glad I didn't buy one then! I wonder if I could make my bit of foam a bit more user-friendly by attaching it to a stiff backing with felt underneath, so it's a bit quicker to slide into place. Quote
mcnach Posted August 19, 2015 Posted August 19, 2015 [quote name='Beer of the Bass' timestamp='1439933414' post='2846965'] Glad I didn't buy one then! I wonder if I could make my bit of foam a bit more user-friendly by attaching it to a stiff backing with felt underneath, so it's a bit quicker to slide into place. [/quote] That looks like a much better option. Or those little things that look like a pillow... no hard backing but the foam is hard enough and it's easy to slide under the strings. Quote
Funky Dunky Posted November 21, 2016 Posted November 21, 2016 Hello, sorry to resurrect an old thread, I was a-googling bass mutes and stumbles upon this, does anybody have an idiot-proof method of making a home made mute? I tried to make one a few months back and it went badly. It"s getting it cut to the right thickness so it stays in place but doesn't over or under-mute the strings. My first attempt was too thin, my second attempt was too thick, and then I ran out of foam. Which begs the question, where can one buy a wee bit of foam? And what's the deal with the piece of felt? Can anyone help please? Quote
Crawford13 Posted January 5, 2020 Posted January 5, 2020 I wish I had found this thread earlier. I got one direct from Gruv Gear, the only upside is I got it and a fret wrap for £20 delivered. I got it last year and it took nearly 3 weeks to come. It is basically useless on all of my bass except my P bass. It sounds absolutely nothing like palm muting, and to be honest creates more unwanted noises, than it mute... Steer clear. 1 Quote
mcnach Posted January 6, 2020 Posted January 6, 2020 22 hours ago, Crawford13 said: I wish I had found this thread earlier. I got one direct from Gruv Gear, the only upside is I got it and a fret wrap for £20 delivered. I got it last year and it took nearly 3 weeks to come. It is basically useless on all of my bass except my P bass. It sounds absolutely nothing like palm muting, and to be honest creates more unwanted noises, than it mute... Steer clear. Yeah, I was very disappointed with mine. I sent it back. Quote
knicknack Posted January 6, 2020 Posted January 6, 2020 I actually quite like mine... I have a selection of foams for different basses but I like the fump for a quick option, and it sits on the strap when removed. I find the key is to push it right back to the bridge as far as you can get it, otherwise it's too dead for sure! 1 Quote
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