Muting those ringing strings on a bass can involve palm or finger use...or a scrunchie? I did not know that wrapping a scrunchie over your frets could be a practical substitute for palm or finger muting.
But, apparently, the scrunchie is now OUT and the "FretWrap" is IN.
From the Gruvgear Website:
FretWraps
Creative muting...without the scrunchie.
Finally, a professional string dampener/muting accessory that every studio, session player, and tapping aficionado should have!
Slide on a FretWrap to effectively cut overtones and sympathetic resonance during recording, live performance, two-hand tapping, or any creative situation where you need that extra muting hand for cleaner takes without the unwanted string noise or ringing.
The adjustable strap lets you fine-tune the pressure and dampening of the strings. Quickly slides over the headstock when not in use. No special guitar modification, installation, or tools required - Yet amazingly effective!
FretWraps come in 3-packs of the following sizes:
SM - Fits 4- to 5-string basses, 6-string electric and acoustic guitars
MD - Fits 5- to 6-string basses & 6-string classical guitars
LG - Fits 6- to 7-string basses & 7- to 8-string guitars
Endorsed by Anthony Wellington (Founder of Bassology teaching studio, Victor Wooten Band, Instructor at Bass and Nature Camp and Gerald Veasley's Bass Boot Camp)
Watch as bassist Ariane Cap demonstrates the advantages of slipping a FretWrap onto YOUR bass!
I'm really tempted to order a pack of these. At $30.00 for a three-pack, I think they could do my muting some good. If I do get a pack, I'll do a review.
Also, if anybody else here has tried these, let us know!!
Visit the Gruvgear Website for more info!
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