Recent content by Smoking Man

I'm a Fender only player. I really like the bolt-on aesthetic for the way you can customize every part of the bass. But I really wish Fender would come up with new versions of their designs that have 24 fret necks. Unfortunately that would require reworking both the bodies and necks at a pretty...

I like seafoam green a lot. It one of my favorite of the blue or green colors used on guitars/basses. I think lighter colors look better on stage from a distance, and seafoam green does that.

For what it's worth, I just ordered a set of FENDER PURE VINTAGE BASS TUNING MACHINES (SET OF 4) Model #: 0078834049, and they're going right back. The metalwork and the plating look cheap. It looks like the quality you'd expect from a Squier. The standard price for this set is $109. It's also...

How long ago did you get them?

I'll try calling him. Those email forms sometimes malfunction or lose their link. It may not be working and he might not know. I can't call him now though... it's 10pm in the Netherlands.

If it turns out that this guy is no longer in business, I was thinking of emailing Hipshot and suggesting they duplicate the idea...it sounds like it would be up their alley. Years ago I had access to a machine shop... these days, if I wanted to try making one of these, I'd have to make do with...

I emailed last night. I'll post back if I hear from the guy. There's a phone number there too... I like the idea so much that if I can't buy one, I'll figure out a way to make one.

Is that a drawing of the mute from the '60 J bass? I've never actually seen those installed and working. How do they move up and down?

We can blame it on the software fungus. I like that. :)

Thanks 96tbird - that is EXACTLY what I was hoping for. My Google searching didn't turn that up... duh. Thanks to the rest of you for chiming in... but the ability to switch it on and off quickly was what I was looking for... if I'm just sitting in the studio, of course a block of foam works...

Does anyone know of an aftermarket string mute that can be instantly engaged and disengaged? --the kind of muting you'd get with a foam block under the strings by the bridge, but something that could be switched on and off instantly, so that you could use it live. I remember the vintage...