Mute idea

[JLS]

A working prototype. Kneeler pad high density foam, piece of ebony backup.

 

[t77mackie]

How's it sound?

 

[fourstringdrums]

Nice. Where did you get the pad? I like that idea because it won't screw up intonation.

 

[Rip Topaz]

I like the concept, except for the fact that its not removable.

 

[StereoPlayer]

Looks like it lifts off

 

[bassictraining]

Looks nice, would love to hear more about what kind of foam that is. Did you just cut slots in it?

Is it Jamerson sounding?

 

[JLS]

I like the concept, except for the fact that its not removable.

It isn't?

This was from a garden kneeler pad, from Ace Hardware; I like to use these as sanding pad material. I'd like to get ahold of some of that black high-density foam, but it's harder to come by.

The first prototype was beveled at the bottom of the string slots, I'm going to do that to this one as well. Shoulda picked up that electric carving knife @ Goodwill...

 

[Rip Topaz]

It isn't?

This was from a garden kneeler pad, from Ace Hardware; I like to use these as sanding pad material. I'd like to get ahold of some of that black high-density foam, but it's harder to come by.

The first prototype was beveled at the bottom of the string slots, I'm going to do that to this one as well. Shoulda picked up that electric carving knife @ Goodwill...

After looking at this closer, I saw what you did. I have some of the high density black foam so I tried to make one similar. Still tweaking it.

 

[JLS]

After looking at this closer, I saw what you did. I have some of the high density black foam so I tried to make one similar. Still tweaking it.

Gofrit! Get a tweakathon goin!

I finally plugged into my amp today--previous test was headphones, late last night--and I was very, very pleased.

 

[Rip Topaz]

The high density foam is really tough to get just right. It really mutes the strings, a bit too much actually.

I'm gonna keep messing with it and see if I can find the right amount of muting.

 

[fourstringdrums]

I sent you a PM about this. I'd love to buy one if you get it to the point where you are happy with it.

 

[JLS]

Snipped bevels into the bottom, easier to slide on.

Hey, these are too easy to make!

 

[fourstringdrums]

Snipped bevels into the bottom, easier to slide on.

Hey, these are too easy to make!

Nice. I like that. If you did make them for sale, do you have a 4 string to use as a template to cut the slots?

 

[JLS]

The high density foam is really tough to get just right. It really mutes the strings, a bit too much actually.

I'm gonna keep messing with it and see if I can find the right amount of muting.

Maybe cut the foam so that's it's narrower?

 

[Rip Topaz]

Maybe. I'm gonna try again tomorrow with a new piece of foam. I've gone too far with cutting on this one.

 

[Slowgypsy]

I've been using a similar design for about a year now. Been tweaking as well. Top mount doesn't change intonation like stuffed under strings. I'll get some pics up in a bit.

 

[lethargytartare]

Curious -- why the ebony back piece?

 

[JLS]

Curious -- why the ebony back piece?

The string's diameters force it into a fan shape, otherwise. Could've used anything, really.

 

[lethargytartare]

The string's diameters force it into a fan shape, otherwise. Could've used anything, really.

Gotcha -- thanks!

 

[mongo2]

The high density foam is really tough to get just right. It really mutes the strings, a bit too much actually.

That's my experience as well. It's a preference thing.