Guitar neck tassels for string noise?

[Beneath_the_Bliss]

I've been watching a few of the studio updates from bands that record at the foundation studios (joeys den), and alot of the guitarists have a couple of tassels or something dangling from like the 4th fret . I'm pressuming this is to eliminate unwanted string noise. Does anyone know where I can find some and does anyone use them?

 

[OneDaySky]

That red thing? I think its a Monster Cable strap!

 

[ahjteam]

wtf is a tassel?

 

[Beneath_the_Bliss]

wtf is a tassel?

things like this that would, for example, go under the top 3 strings when recording with the bottom 3 to eliminate open string noise...

 

[ahjteam]

I would call those cable ties. or straps. but without knowing what video you are talking about, hard to say.

 

[Beneath_the_Bliss]

rigghttt... he's got them! watch from 5:45 =)

 

[ahjteam]

That is just a strip of wool or other similar fabric to keep the strings from making a sound

 

[OneDaySky]

I know with the 'I Am Abomination' guys, they used red monster cable vel crow straps.

 

[Trevoire520]

Thats quite a clever and clean solution actually. I know Colin Richardson uses masking tape to mute strings not being played but this would stop them from getting covered in gunk.

 

[OneDaySky]

Proof pics attached.

 

[Spiritbeast]

You can use a bandana too. Even a hair band works pretty well. Hell, maybe even a t-shirt.

 

[Beneath_the_Bliss]

sorry to be a pain, but dya know where I can find some of these. Had no luck in finding them...

 

[masque-]

This is a pretty good idea. I've used tape before, but that makes your strings sticky.

sorry to be a pain, but dya know where I can find some of these. Had no luck in finding them...

http://accessories.musiciansfriend....-ReGrip-Reusable-Cable-Strap-6Pack?sku=360812

 

[SharkGTS]

Something like a thin strip of urethane would be great for string muting. Speaking of AA/Ben... from their last concert in Vancouver got me looking at this axe, they are really cool but hard to find! Lucky no one knows about them so the prices are closeout......pick it up this afternoon:

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[timislegend]

here


also, you can get them for free when you buy monster cables.