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Old 07-25-2009, 12:05 AM
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Hair tie at the nut?

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I am not sure if this is right place to post this, sorry if its not. I have seen several bassist put what looks like a fuzzy hair tie right above the nut on there bass. Is this to quiet open strings?
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Old 07-25-2009, 12:34 AM
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Old 07-26-2009, 11:38 AM
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It's an inexpensive trick that's easy to change very quickly.
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