BASS Guitar Muting with FOAM, Sound Comparison

Classic players used a piece of foam to kill the sustain on the bass Carol Kaye, James Jamerson, Bob Babbit etc. it quickens the decay and cleans up notes, as well as eliminating the higher, troublesome overtones without fully muting the notes or making them staccato. You can experiment with different types of foam and simple put it underside of the chrome plate or under the strings, Its a good solution if for studio recordings, if you are looking for a more classic warm, old school tone that emphasizes