String Dampeners & Mutes
Achieve cleaner articulation and eliminate unwanted string noise with String Dampeners & Mutes, essential accessories designed to control overtones, sympathetic vibrations, and excess ringing. These tools help musicians maintain tight, focused tone during practice, recording, and live performance, especially in high-gain or technical playing styles.
This category includes fretwrap-style string dampeners, headstock mutes, foam string mutes, bridge mutes, and clip-on dampening devices, suitable for electric guitars, acoustic guitars, bass guitars, extended-range instruments, and studio setups. String dampeners are commonly positioned near the nut or headstock, while mutes may be applied at the bridge or fretboard, depending on the desired effect.
String dampeners and mutes are widely used across metal, rock, progressive, fusion, studio recording, worship, and modern performance styles. They are especially popular for tapping, shredding, legato playing, and recording, where precise note definition and reduced string noise are critical.
Modern string dampeners feature adjustable tension, soft yet durable materials, easy installation, and low-profile designs that do not interfere with normal playing. Many models are reusable and removable, allowing quick adjustments between songs or sessions.
Complete your setup with strings, picks, tuners, capos, and maintenance accessories, ensuring optimal performance and clean tone.
From subtle noise control to aggressive muting for high-gain precision, string dampeners and mutes are invaluable tools for achieving professional, polished guitar and bass tones
