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Foam mute trouble

Discussion in 'Miscellaneous [BG]' started by Salamenster, Jul 13, 2013.

  1. Jul 13, 2013 #1
    Salamenster

    Salamenster

    Apr 8, 2012
    European Mainland
    When I use a foam mute, mostly just a rectangular piece of foam of some sort, my higher strings sound way more muffled than the lower ones. The G has almost NO tone left going higher up the neck (it starts at fret 7!)

    Anyone got any cures?
     
  2. Jul 13, 2013 #2
    f.c.geil

    f.c.geil

    May 12, 2011
    Cut the foam in a triangle so that there is more contact area on the lower strings, and gradually less as you go higher.
     
  3. Jul 13, 2013 #3
    Salamenster

    Salamenster

    Apr 8, 2012
    European Mainland
    Does that work with a BAII bridge? Do you have any measurements for a foam mute cut like that?

    Thanks. :)
     
  4. Jul 13, 2013 #4
    f.c.geil

    f.c.geil

    May 12, 2011
    It works with any bridge. Start with a rectangle that is 3/4" by 4", and shave a little at a time until it sounds good to you.
     
  5. Jul 13, 2013 #5
    Salamenster

    Salamenster

    Apr 8, 2012
    European Mainland
    Great! I'll try that! :D