jimijimmi Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 Hi, I've had a look through the forums but can't see any topic on mutes, i apologise if I've missed one. I've tried different types of sponge and materials to get the 'mute' sound but never seem to get it right. theres a couple of mutes for sale online, does anyone have any knowledge of them? Preferred one maybe? of course i could use my palm to mute but I'm interested in adding a 'non fixed' mute. any help would be welcome . thanks ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/232731-looking-for-an-old-school-string-mute-solution-patton-mute-pad/"]I got a couple of these[/url] which were great, but I just palm mute now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimijimmi Posted February 22, 2016 Author Share Posted February 22, 2016 they look great, thank you. i have looked at their Facebook and I'm not sure theyre still in business? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodster Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 I have a Gruv Gear Fump which works very well!! http://www.gruvgear.com/fump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 [quote name='woodster' timestamp='1456216676' post='2986599'] I have a Gruv Gear Fump which works very well!! [url="http://www.gruvgear.com/fump"]http://www.gruvgear.com/fump[/url] [/quote] I have one of the same... but they are a bit too muted for my tastes. Sponge pad under the string still works better for my needs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musashimonkey Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 [quote name='EBS_freak' timestamp='1456222343' post='2986688'] I have one of the same... but they are a bit too muted for my tastes. Sponge pad under the string still works better for my needs. [/quote] What sort of sponge have you found success with? I've tried different types of foam but never got it quite right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gelfin Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 http://basschat.co.uk/topic/279723-bass-mute-and-cable-ties/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 I have a fretwrap which is useful but of course it doesn't mute fretted notes so it's quite different from a mute you'd have on the bridge. I used one of these a while back [url="http://www.bassmute.com/bassmute/bm_mainframe.html"]http://www.bassmute...._mainframe.html[/url] Overkill but good fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimijimmi Posted February 24, 2016 Author Share Posted February 24, 2016 cheers guys id be interested to know what sponge is best? I've tried a couple but never been that satisfied. i might get the Gruvgear anyways Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 Yellow sponges - you'll have to play with the thickness depending upon the density of the sponge and how much damping you want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimijimmi Posted February 25, 2016 Author Share Posted February 25, 2016 thanks ! i have used yellow before, two different ones, ill keep trying them out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dvlmusic Posted March 26, 2016 Share Posted March 26, 2016 The Bassmute is available again - ordered one a month or so ago and got it last week. www.bassmute.com [URL=http://s994.photobucket.com/user/dvlmusic/media/20160318_175035.jpg.html][IMG]http://i994.photobucket.com/albums/af69/dvlmusic/20160318_175035.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dieseldalziel Posted March 26, 2016 Share Posted March 26, 2016 I got this a couple days ago as a cheaper alternative to the fretwrap.. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/iBassline-Bass-Mute-x1-Adjustable-Mute-Dampener-iB-BM-45B-6G-Free-P-P-/262343153277?hash=item3d14ded67d:g:fKYAAOSwnDxUidw- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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