Members SoulMan1981 Posted August 9, 2013 Members Share Posted August 9, 2013 Hi all - I used to post under seraphim7s a few years ago. I think my account got deleted due to inactivity so I opened up another one. I remembered how helpful you guys were, and, since I'm planning on starting up a soul / roots rock band I thought I'd ask a coupla questions.Has anyone given this a go? http://www.bassmute.com/bassmute/bm_mainframe.htmlThey're quite pricey, but apart from fashioning crude mutes with foam (which never worked for me) or getting Fender's own mutes (which - as far as I can remember - only work with a Jazz) it's a decent option for someone who wants that muted sound?Also, have been looking into getting an all tube rig, and found this http://vyseamps.com/standard-amp-kits.htm - scroll down to find the Thunder Bass 120WAnyone have any experience with them? I'm pretty excited because I can get it in tweed to match my cabs (a pretty silly reason, I admit).Thanks in advance for any help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lz4005 Posted August 9, 2013 Members Share Posted August 9, 2013 I've never used that particular mute, but there are other options.The easiest is muting with the heel of your right hand and plucking the strings with either your thumb or a pick. Doing it that way you can instantly adjust the amount of muting to whatever you need. With add-on mutes you have to be very careful how you adjust them so that you get exactly the right amount of muting. If you use your hand you have much more control. And it's free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SoulMan1981 Posted August 9, 2013 Author Members Share Posted August 9, 2013 That works for the odd song, or part of a song, but I'm talking for a whole gig. And muting with the heel of your palm severely restricts your right hand technique imho. There's no way I could pull off James Jamerson lines like that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BASS1959 Posted April 17, 2016 Members Share Posted April 17, 2016 I've seen a better solution to all of these muting ideas, in my opinion. It's called the Bass Mute Clamp and can be seen here; bassmuteclamp.comIt's simple inexpensive and sounds great.Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BASS1959 Posted May 8, 2016 Members Share Posted May 8, 2016 Just noticed that bassmuteclamp.com now have some MUCH cheaper shipping options on their website.....without the little wooden box.......$25 (Austrian dollar is low too) including shipping worldwide! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators ThudMaker Posted May 8, 2016 Moderators Share Posted May 8, 2016 Is there a reason you're bumping a three year old thread? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMS Author Craig Vecchione Posted May 9, 2016 CMS Author Share Posted May 9, 2016 Four-letter word.....S__m. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators ThudMaker Posted May 9, 2016 Moderators Share Posted May 9, 2016 Yes. That would be my thought, as well, Craig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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