www.bassmute.com

[Etchbass]

I couldn't decide which part of the forum to put this in, so I picked this one, since it is technically a piece of hardware for a bass.

I've been trying to buy one of these bassmutes from this site for over a month now, and haven't gotten a response from the guy...


Does anyone have any suggestions?

 

[_chrispy]

I've emailed him a few times and haven't heard anything back, I'm going to look at making one myself I think unless one comes up for sale

 

[96tbird]

Use a piece of foam. Like you do already. Take your love out for supper with the money you didn't spend. And no I'm not being sarcastic. Although the device is a nice piece of engineering, 98 cents does.the same thing.

 

[fhm555]

Fender Jazz Bass Mute Kit for that 60's sound Genuine | eBay

When all else fails, ebay shall provide...

 

[fretlessman71]

I'm annoyed by my lack of response from this company as well. And my unique situation requires me to be able to switch very quickly from muted to nonmuted. I have one of these - I love it and rely on it - and I'd like another for my newest 5banger. Frustrating.

 

[stflbn]

No response is better than him responding, taking your money, and never sending anything... IMHO.

 

[JLS]

No response is better than him responding, taking your money, and never sending anything... IMHO.

I don't believe that has ever happened.

I had one, a 5 string, but it was not a panacea, and I sold it on TB a while ago. I have a design in my head that I'll prototype if I ever get the time & inclination.

 

[tapewound ted]

I have asked a member of an unrelated forum who is in the Netherlands to investigate the status of the company that makes the Bassmute. If he is able to shed any light on this problem I will post it here.

 

[bThumper38]

I believe you'd have to contact Edwin Van Huik at bass connection in the Netherlands, he could probably hook you up since I think he helped design that. Good luck. great piece of gear, I used to have a four string model, before my big clumsy hands broke it while replacing the foam.

 

[tapewound ted]

HERE IS THE LATEST ON The BassMute - A smart muting device for Bass Players

>15-03-12 11:21 AM
>Hello Ted,
>

>I just got off the phone with Ellio and he assured me that he and his company is still >there, but that he is very busy and behind with answering his mail.
>He also told me that he has trouble getting parts and is currently in contact with a >different, more reliable supplier.
>
>If you want more information I could call him again with your question. Or I could give >him your e-mail so he can contact you directly. He promised he would do so if I gave >him your e-mail.
>
>Regards,

 

[Kevinlane]

Thanks Ted for checking this out. I just emailed the company today. We'll see how long it might take to get a response.

And oh yeah, I bought a bass with one of these installed and was very skeptical to say the least and after working with it, I really like it. Very fast, very predictable, and will give you 2 levels of muting. Try those things with your foam!!

 

[barrybass33]

I also have one on a jazz bass works great.

Does anyone know where to get replacement mutes without going to the netherlands.

 

[hifibass]

After not getting a response from the manufacturer I contacted the Dutch dealer. Here is his response;

Dear ken,

Right now we are bizzy to make them complete by ourself, as soon as we have stock, I will e-mail you.

Bass regards,

Edwin Van Huik
Bass Connection B.V.
+ 31 (0)35 6281904
Verlengde Zuiderloswal 25
1216 BW Hilversum
The Netherlands
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As soon as I'm notified I'll post it here.

 

[Turnaround]

I don't believe that has ever happened.

I had one, a 5 string, but it was not a panacea, and I sold it on TB a while ago. I have a design in my head that I'll prototype if I ever get the time & inclination.

OK, so now you've done gone and tweaked our curiosity. I know it's not a rule on TB, but it should be. Shell out, buddy!

 

[JLS]

This is not what I was referring to, it's something I did last week, some, "overtones" mutes a la Carol Kaye; these are pieces of 1/4" silicone rubber from a sheet I've had around the shop forever. I cut them so they'd press fit into the channels of the ABM bridge.
They're not,"thump", mutes, by any means, they just get rid of the, "zang", that I don't want to hear.