Stingray mute controls...where to find?

[rhythmCity944]

Any idea where I can find a set of the mute controls on the bridge for a late 80's Stingray? At my buddy's guitar repair shop there is a 87 Stingray bass he got in a trade is trying to bring back to life and sell it. Him and I were wondering if there are any mute pieces out there, not the foam but that actual lever and screw part on the bridge. I'm thinking of buying this bass from him and it is no big deal to not have the mutes, the bridge just looks more complete with the mutes and if there is any way, that'd be awesome...

 

[jongitarz]

I have heard people making them out of old mouse pads, or weather stripping. I think Gav(rodtrussbroken) has some info on how to make them on his website.

 

[saxnbass]

Will Sterling mutes work on the StingRay?

 

[jongitarz]

Yes. Same bridge.

 

[Colin]

I have heard people making them out of old mouse pads,

Gav's also currently working on replacing a pickup with a mouse

 

[jongitarz]

Gav's also currently working on replacing a pickup with a mouse

Gavin is very clever

 

[rhythmCity944]

i wasn't actually talking about the actual mute pads...i was talking about the spring and screw that raises and lowers the mutes...

 

[jongitarz]

Ah! OK....good luck! ebay may be your only hope

 

[Aussie Mark]

They pop up now and then on ebay. The last set a week or so ago went for $50.

 

[jongitarz]

That's not a bad price when you think about it.

 

[Rod Trussbroken]

Gav's also currently working on replacing a pickup with a mouse

Gavin is very clever

Trust me

 

[saxnbass]

I have a set, how much is it worth to you? I'd be reluctant to let it go, but everything/everyone has their price.

 

[rhythmCity944]

I have a set, how much is it worth to you? I'd be reluctant to let it go, but everything/everyone has their price.

not worth enough to me, doesn't afftect the bass at all and i'd never use them, but if i find them, i'll probably take them

 

[PauBass]

I have a set, how much is it worth to you? I'd be reluctant to let it go, but everything/everyone has their price.

I would be interested on your mute set for the Stingray, could you drop me a line on

gintoxic76 at yahoo dot es

Thanks!

 

[saxnbass]

Added gintoxi76 @ yahoo . es