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A Bass Playing Epiphany
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nylenny



Joined: 31 Mar 2007
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PostPosted: Wed Nov 19, 2008 5:20 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Carole Kaye sometimes tapes felt over the strings at the bridge to get a muted sound. In the old days, when the bridge p/u had an ashtray cover, players could stuff foam in there.
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corky4strings



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PostPosted: Wed Nov 19, 2008 7:21 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

what was the purpose of that bridge cover i had one on my 74 jazz but i took it off. i thought it was just in the way, especially when it came time to play near the bridge.
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nylenny



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PostPosted: Wed Nov 19, 2008 7:35 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Not sure what the original purpose was, but some old-time players would stuff foam or felt in it to get a muted sound.
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