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Cool little helper
To be brutally honest, I wanted these things at first because I thought they looked cool. For recording purposes you could always use a sock or a scrunchie, right? However, after I started using the fretwraps I started to notice a difference while playing. I rarely use them to dampen the strings when playing tapping or things like that (because I rarely do it). 98% of the time it sits above the nut - and that is where I need it.
When I don't have a fret wrap on and play riffs where a lot of muting is required, I can ALWAYS here the bit of strings between the tuners and the nut ringing now due to sympathetic resonance, which I didn't even notice before. The fretwraps clamp down on this phenomenon
So be warned, after you use these things, you'll proably end up needing them afterwards.
The over all quality of the fret wraps is OK, I notice bits of string (from the fretwraps) coming off now and then, when pushing it over the nut. Considering the price though, I think that kind of wear is acceptable. I've never worn one of these things out and I have the feeling they'll keep for quite a while.
When I don't have a fret wrap on and play riffs where a lot of muting is required, I can ALWAYS here the bit of strings between the tuners and the nut ringing now due to sympathetic resonance, which I didn't even notice before. The fretwraps clamp down on this phenomenon
So be warned, after you use these things, you'll proably end up needing them afterwards.
The over all quality of the fret wraps is OK, I notice bits of string (from the fretwraps) coming off now and then, when pushing it over the nut. Considering the price though, I think that kind of wear is acceptable. I've never worn one of these things out and I have the feeling they'll keep for quite a while.
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Cheap, very functional
I wanted something which looked a little bit better than the tried-and-trusted hairtie method to stop ringing sounds on my guitars and bass. The fretwraps are perfect, though I do have some concerns.
The quality of the padding isn't fantastic, I can feel already that it may break down over time and I don't imagine I'll be able to use these after a few years if I keep adjusting them. The sizing guide on the gruvgear website could do with being updated as these definitely won't fit SOME five-string basses (I play Ibanez BTB's with wide spacing)
Already, some of the threads have come away from all three in the pack.
Finally, the velcro is very poor and doesn't provide enough hold to keep the fretwrap in place, especially if using it as a mute over the fingerboard (instead of behind the nut)
With all that said, they are very cheap and extremely useful. I would buy them again, but I would pay attention to the sizing differences a bit more.
The quality of the padding isn't fantastic, I can feel already that it may break down over time and I don't imagine I'll be able to use these after a few years if I keep adjusting them. The sizing guide on the gruvgear website could do with being updated as these definitely won't fit SOME five-string basses (I play Ibanez BTB's with wide spacing)
Already, some of the threads have come away from all three in the pack.
Finally, the velcro is very poor and doesn't provide enough hold to keep the fretwrap in place, especially if using it as a mute over the fingerboard (instead of behind the nut)
With all that said, they are very cheap and extremely useful. I would buy them again, but I would pay attention to the sizing differences a bit more.
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Good - and bad
These fretwraps work mainly as they should. Easy to attach and dampening the strings quite well. The only thing is that the plastic rectangular bit has a tendency to turn 90 degrees which is quite disturbing. Sure it works anyway but in that case - just put a ring there instead of the thing currently attached.
Apart from that (which is just a visual flaw) they work great. Easy to move upp over the nut when you're not using it and easy to move back down and tighten if needed. Works as intended - a no brainer to have in your case.
Apart from that (which is just a visual flaw) they work great. Easy to move upp over the nut when you're not using it and easy to move back down and tighten if needed. Works as intended - a no brainer to have in your case.
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Lets Gruv!!!
Great for cutting out unwanted ring from the head stock or bridge or on the fret board for tapping or to kill all the ring and string noise for recording to get really clean takes.
I think I should have gone for a larger size because the plastic ring tends to turn when tightened which happens on all my guitars even with smaller necks, still it works perfectly!!!
I think I should have gone for a larger size because the plastic ring tends to turn when tightened which happens on all my guitars even with smaller necks, still it works perfectly!!!
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bye bye to noise
this fretwrap is a genius invention, wish it was priced a bit less it would have been awesome, but it does the job and it's made out of High Quality materials and it's making my recording way easier now.
The SM fits 6 strings electric guitar and a friend of mine tried it and it fitted on his 7 string guitar.
The SM fits 6 strings electric guitar and a friend of mine tried it and it fitted on his 7 string guitar.
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perfect :)
i used to use other methods in muting the strings while playing or recording but they were Inefficient and unreliable.
With the Fretwraps, i get to enjoy playing or recording clear sessions.
If you have a friend that has one, don't hesitate to ask to try it for a few days so you can see the difference yourself and then you can decide whether you like it or not.
Note about the size option:
I have ordered the SM size but i can see that its not perfectly suitable for my 6 string Ibanez RG prestige , since the Neck is a little bit wider than normal 6 string guitars, so maybe the MD size is more suitable in that case.
With the Fretwraps, i get to enjoy playing or recording clear sessions.
If you have a friend that has one, don't hesitate to ask to try it for a few days so you can see the difference yourself and then you can decide whether you like it or not.
Note about the size option:
I have ordered the SM size but i can see that its not perfectly suitable for my 6 string Ibanez RG prestige , since the Neck is a little bit wider than normal 6 string guitars, so maybe the MD size is more suitable in that case.
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OK
They do what the advert to do.
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Brilliant!
Highly recommend this for any players that want to develop their tapping skills. I was told about these from a friend and decided to invest myself. A quality product, with no faults or negatives - Delivery was top notch as usual arriving from Germany to Yorkshire in 2 days. 5*
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Fantastic, Worth the price!
These things may seem to be expensive for what they are but trust me, they do it really well, they look very professional and in fairness you do get 3 in every pack. I have one on all of my guitars and basses and love them. It's worth it, Trust me!
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Nice tool for Recording
The Gruvgear Fretwraps are little, but nice tools to avoid disturbing string noise while recording.
Before i bought this i just used socks, but this product is more comfortable (warm feet^^) and works very well!
The only questionable thing aboute the fretwraps is the price...
Before i bought this i just used socks, but this product is more comfortable (warm feet^^) and works very well!
The only questionable thing aboute the fretwraps is the price...
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