1979 Bridge Mutes

[TBone]

Hello everyone!
I'm new to the forum and a recent Stingray owner.
1979 SR serial # BO15767.
Great Bass, very aggresive sound while being quite able to have a deep thumpy tone as well.
Anyone have or know where I can get the mute assembly complete with mute pads and thumb screws? I want it purely for looks, not function.
Ernie Ball has none in stock. Darn!!!
Appreciate any help offered.

 

[Rod Trussbroken]

Did you contact EB direct...their service dept? I'd try and talk to one of their techs...I know a few guys who have been able to do that

I thought EB would have had the mute pads in stock. In any event, they can be made from a black mouse pad. I can give you the exact measurements if you need them. They are attached to the mute assembly with double sided tape...just like the real thing.

The mute assembly complete with thumb screws will be hard to get. I've seen them a couple of times on the Ebay auction site.

 

[TBone]

Hi Rod,
I talked to their Parts guy NOT the Repair Tech.
Yea, The assembly looks like it's going to be a Bitch to find!
Wish me luck.......Do you know of any?

 

[Rod Trussbroken]

I'll keep an eye out and let you know.

I'd still give the tech a go...they may have a little junk box in the corner.

 

[TBone]

Cool, Thanks.
I am going to call them Monday morning and check into it again.
I will let you know what happens.
Thanks Again

 

[Rod Trussbroken]

Why I suggested that is because their techs have recently come by a stock of original Pre-EB pre-amps....you never know....they may have some other goodies....worth a try, hey!

 

[joelb79]

Hi Rod,
I talked to their Parts guy NOT the Repair Tech.
Yea, The assembly looks like it's going to be a Bitch to find!
Wish me luck.......Do you know of any?

I have one on my sterling but thats not much help because i wont get rid of it..

 

[TBone]

Joelb79,
LOL, Don't get rid of the Sterling.....Just send me the mutes!

 

[TBone]

Hi Guys,
Just an update.
I finally got in touch with Ernie Ball and want to comment how great their customer service is.
I spoke with Dan in the Parts Dept. I asked him if he could look around their old parts bins for the Mute assembly for my SR. He called me back after a day and said he found the spring assembly with the mutes attatched but alas, NO thumb screws.
Anyway,
I must applaud Dan for his help. He went above and beyond and took the time to help someone when he didn't really have to.
Great customer service.
Thanks Ernie Ball.

 

[Rod Trussbroken]

Hey Tbone.....Are you going to take the springs and pads?...you're half way there!

Try this guy also....he's selling pre-amps and pickups....looks like he's junking something.....

FULL NAME: Scott Benton
PHONE:
CITY, STATE: Milwaukee, WI
EMAIL: [email protected]

 

[TBone]

Rod,
Thanks for the tip I will drop him a message.
Yes, Dan has dropped them in the mail as we speak.
I will try to send pics over the weekend.
Thanks again.
TB

 

[Rod Trussbroken]

Hey TBone.....seen this...don't know about the price though...may be some room for negotiation.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2542964299&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:AU:1

 

[TBone]

Hey Rod,
I just got back from vacation and got a chance to catch up with things.
WOW!!!
That's high!
I think I'll pass on that one.
Just prior to my trip I found a source on the net for the thumbscrews. http://www.mortonmachine.com/thumb/sskhscrew.shtml
I looks very close, the only thing wrong is the angle of the head is squared not sloped as with the originals and the head dimension should be 1/2in. NOT 3/8 in.
Anyway, I can live with the difference. Its functional and looks great.
Morton has a minimum order so I now have an abundance of thumbscrews.
That's the story of my life, "Either none, or way too much". LOL
I f you know any one in need, Let me know. I have 17 left.