Right hand palm?

[dontpoll]

Does anyone else use the palm of their right hand to mute the low E string (when playing the D or G string)? I was bringing my pinky up to mute it, but this seems a bit easier..

I use the same technique on the guitar, so I figured it would make sense to use it on bass, too, since that damn low E is always ringing out when I'm not playing it (and floating thumb isn't an option if I'm playing one of the higher strings, since my thumb is already being used).

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I use the side of my thumb.

[Ziddy]

Originally Posted by dontpoll

(and floating thumb isn't an option if I'm playing one of the higher strings, since my thumb is already being used).

Rest your thumb on the A string when playing the D and G strings and adjust its position as necessary to mute the E string as necessary. This came as common sense to me as soon I even heard the words "floating thumb."