Muting floyd springs for recording

Leec · 04-22-2008, 12:00 PM

I reckon Duct tape is a bit too heavy duty, dude. Masking tape would do better. It's low tack, generally (the stuff I used to mask off my fretboard when I scrubbed the frets was, anyhow).

Drew · 04-23-2008, 05:13 PM

folded up paper towel. It's the cheapest option, and it works like a charm.

ibznorange · 04-23-2008, 05:32 PM

Sinner had the most professional string muting job ive ever seen in his baratto proto
He had heatshrink tubing over the length of the springs (much like regors, but much more aesthetically pleasing, not that that matters) and a very precisely cut foam job installed.

Regor · 04-23-2008, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ibznorange

Sinner had the most professional string muting job ive ever seen in his baratto proto
He had heatshrink tubing over the length of the springs (much like regors, but much more aesthetically pleasing, not that that matters) and a very precisely cut foam job installed.

I originally was going to use heat shrink tubing, but that stuff can get very hard when heated, and I was worrying about it not flexing and eventually cracking. Whereas the surgical tubing is rubber and will flex as the spring flexes, but yet it is very dense and hugs the springs very tightly, thus absorbing all vibrations whatsoever.

Lethe · 04-24-2008, 07:22 AM

I used to take foam, but once I tried duct tape I never looked back.

Just rip off about an inch squared, then wrap around the middle of the spring. It keeps it silent and doesn't hinder tremolo action in any way.

TheMissing · 04-24-2008, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Mattayus

Ok sweet i'll try it. i've only got duct tape though, is that a bit too strong? Masking tape might work, i think i have some kickin about somewhere..

Electrical tape works the best (The cheap kind, such as MMM77 or 85) because the adhesive is soft, and the tape is vinyl and very flexible. Great stuff

CGord · 04-24-2008, 02:57 PM

I cut up an old washrag, laid one sheet over the top of the springs. Works great.

Benzesp · 04-25-2008, 10:10 AM

foam, electricians tape works in a pinch.

maliciousteve · 04-25-2008, 10:13 AM

I just put tisse paper into the spring cavity of my prs, put the cover plate over it, done. No problems. Quick, easy and doesn't cost a penny.

7 Dying Trees · 04-25-2008, 01:45 PM

So many suggestions to try out! I think this thread should go somewhere as a resource, as it pretty much contains every single possibility + a few completely over the top nuclear warhead for an molehill approaches

Cheers guys!

04-22-2008, 12:00 PM	#21
Leec Woopah! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Brighton, UK Posts: 1,006 Real Name: Lee Main Seven: RG2027 Rig: JMP-1, G-Major, EL34 Thanked: 41	I reckon Duct tape is a bit too heavy duty, dude. Masking tape would do better. It's low tack, generally (the stuff I used to mask off my fretboard when I scrubbed the frets was, anyhow). "You might as well be suckin' Wes Borland's no-talent dick if you play with any more than six strings on your fucking guitar." - A Blabbermouth genius

04-23-2008, 05:13 PM	#22
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ibznorange Chief Officer/RHLC © Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 7,977 Real Name: Max Main Seven: Dean Vendetta 1.7 Rig: None Thanked: 54	Sinner had the most professional string muting job ive ever seen in his baratto proto He had heatshrink tubing over the length of the springs (much like regors, but much more aesthetically pleasing, not that that matters) and a very precisely cut foam job installed. Reverse Headstocks or Bust ALL HEIL THE ADMINISHREDDER!

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CGord ss.org Regular Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ suburbs Posts: 131 Main Seven: WG587 Rig: Line6 RiffTracker Thanked: 13	I cut up an old washrag, laid one sheet over the top of the springs. Works great. Curt CGord on myspace.com or soundclick.com

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04-24-2008, 07:22 AM	#25
Lethe ss.org Regular Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Munich Posts: 195 Main Seven: RG7EXFX2 Rig: Pod XT Thanked: 6	I used to take foam, but once I tried duct tape I never looked back. Just rip off about an inch squared, then wrap around the middle of the spring. It keeps it silent and doesn't hinder tremolo action in any way.

04-25-2008, 10:13 AM	#29
maliciousteve Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Hertfordshire, UK Posts: 1,224 Real Name: Steve Main Seven: no more 7's Rig: Laney VC50+BM Thanked: 24	I just put tisse paper into the spring cavity of my prs, put the cover plate over it, done. No problems. Quick, easy and doesn't cost a penny. "Thank you boob lady!" - Homer Simpson, the Simpsons Movie

04-25-2008, 01:45 PM	#30
7 Dying Trees Sarcy English Twat Join Date: May 2004 Location: 7th Ethereal Plane of interstellar hell, Innit Bruv, Safe, London, UK Posts: 6,589 Real Name: James Main Seven: UV7PWH / UV7BK / RG2027 Main ERG: 10 fingers of metal death Rig: VHT UL->Orange 4x12 Thanked: 82	So many suggestions to try out! I think this thread should go somewhere as a resource, as it pretty much contains every single possibility + a few completely over the top nuclear warhead for an molehill approaches Cheers guys! The Chaos has come: www.chaosanct.com

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