Neat little mod idea

[ilan]

Look at the quick release bridge cover on this Shergold Marathon. I think I should modify a P bass cover (w/ foam mute) like that.

[Rob]

Clever and an easy mod.

[Pilgrim]

If you're one that can use it, it's a nice idea.

[ilan]

If you're one that can use it, it's a nice idea.

I prefer the sound of over-string foam mute, playing with a pick it's different from under-string mute. For some reason only over-string keeps the click. With fingerstyle there's not a lot of difference. So I have one P with the cover and fixed mute, and one without. All lever-engaged mutes are under-string. This is the first time I see an over-string mute that can be removed in a second. Worth a try, I think.

[Granny Gremlin]

Handy for sure.  It's either that or get a Gibson 2 point with switchable mutes in there ;P

[ilan]

Handy for sure.  It's either that or get a Gibson 2 point with switchable mutes in there ;P

That's an under-string contraption.

[Pilgrim]

I prefer the sound of over-string foam mute, playing with a pick it's different from under-string mute. For some reason only over-string keeps the click. With fingerstyle there's not a lot of difference. So I have one P with the cover and fixed mute, and one without. All lever-engaged mutes are under-string. This is the first time I see an over-string mute that can be removed in a second. Worth a try, I think.

I still have the original foam mute from my '63 P.  Its the over-string, with adhesive holding it to the underside of the cover.  I think it wouldn't interfere with that idea to make the cover removable. The strings press grooves into the foam after a while.

[ilan]

IMHO the original foam is great, gives that clicky sound we immediately recognize. The closest are weather strip, and what Fender sells as "pickup height foam strips".

[Pilgrim]

Yup, 3M weatherstrip is the best match.