Accessories for Upright Bass:  Mutes

Ultra Rubber Practice Mute for Upright Bass

Manufactured by: Ultra

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

This, similar to the ebony performance mute (see links, below) also fixes onto the bridge of the instrument to reduce its loudness. By adding mass to the bridge, it muffles the vibration of the bridge, thereby muting the instrument considerably - which your housemates/roommates will be very happy to hear! (And your downstairs neighbors will appreciate it if you also put a pillow under your endpin - that'll help reduce the transmission of sound to the floor!)

Generally speaking, rubber mutes like this are not used in performance, but rather can be most useful for reducing the volume of the instrument when practicing, by dampening bridge vibrations. Flexible, so no modifications are needed to the mute or your instrument.

Microfiber Bass Cleaning Cloth

This approx. one foot square washable polishing cloth is untreated, and therefore won’t harm your instrument's finish. The luxurious fabric will baby your bass...

Ebony Performance Mute for Upright Bass

A classic three-prong styled ebony performance mute. It dampens the instrument's vibrations and results in a "softer" sound.

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"...

Bow Quiver for Double Bass

I choose this all-leather, nicely lined quiver for its excellent quality and the stiffness of the leather, perfect for keeping your bow ready for a quick draw and dependably open and ready for its return...