Accessories for Upright Bass:  Mutes

Ebony Performance Mute for Upright Bass

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The new piece you're playing has a direction for con sordino? Sounds like you need a mute!

Made of ebony, this bass mute (on the left) is the classic three prong style. It's designed primarily for performance muting; by attaching it to the bridge, it dampens the instrument's vibrations and results in a "softer" sound.

It is attached to the top of the bridge with one "finger" between each pair of strings. Since bass bridges can vary in thickness, you may need to sand the interior surfaces of the mute, or your bridge, to ensure an appropriate fit to your instrument. The opening is about ¼ inch, which narrows over the 1½ inch slot.

Very nice quality!

Lightweight Folding Performance Chair / Stool for Upright Bass

We've been looking for some time for a portable rehearsal/performance seat that is adjustable for bassists - but not too heavy, bulky, or complicated. Here it is...

Xeros Upright Bass Endpin Anchor

This unique endpin strap system keeps the bass from "walking away" from you while playing or during extended rests.

Super Endpin ball attachment for Upright Bass (tip, cover)

This little endpin ball replaces the wimpy rubber cap that your endpin spike is poking through. Aside from being more durable, it also will help avoid having your endpin skid across smooth surfaces.

Genuine Tourte Performance Mute for Upright Bass

The Tourte Mute is an affordable, easy-to-use alternative to a typical ebony performance mute...

Ultra Rubber Practice Mute for Upright Bass

The Ultra Practice Mute is molded from sound-deadening rubber, and for practice muting is superior to metal mutes.

Roth Sihon (Wire) Performance Mute for Upright Bass

This unique mute has a different effect than typical bridge mutes, it mounts on the strings below the bridge. Position changes make subtle changes to the tonal response, as well as the the bridge top position. It's popular with bluegrassers who report that it tweaks their overtones and maybe even results a little more "thump"...

TurboTune musical instrument string winder

This useful tool will handle the monster upright bass keys (as well as those wimpy little guitar tuners). Use the crank or attach it to your electric screwdriver!