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Old 11-26-2006, 09:53 PM
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Why do bassists (usually ERB players, but not always) tie cloth around the nut on their basses?
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Old 11-26-2006, 09:58 PM
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While we're at it, why do some people put a sweatband just below the head of their basses. Heck, i even see guitarists doing it!
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Old 11-26-2006, 10:12 PM
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This question has been answered numerous times. Please do a search. Try "scrunchie"
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Old 11-26-2006, 10:43 PM
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Muting.
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Old 11-26-2006, 10:59 PM
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Simply, to keep open notes from ringing, especially helpful while tapping.
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Old 11-27-2006, 03:28 PM
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it's kind of funny that the 2 first posts were the same question...
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