String dampener?

[OutlawSteph]

I need a string dampener for playing slide, but I'm not really sure how they work. I just know I need one because the noise from the strings I'm NOT playing is terrible. Not that I know how to play slide yet.

Would someone mind explaining how to put a dampener on my Tele and what's the proper dampener to use.

[Kevin]

The best "dampener" is one of your fingers behind the slide.

I'm not being facetious; that's the truth. It takes a while, but you'll get the hang of it.

[skepticult]

I'm probably worse at slide than you are, but I've read posts from people on other forums that use girl's hair "scrunchies."

Seems like it'd work.

[Bluesbob]

Thickness depends on string height, with insulation of course. I used to slide it down to just next to the nut, but I found that the sound was too muffled and stopped using it. Just fingers is enough and gives you a better touch.

[mojocaster]

Scrunchies work well. They also work well if you are tying to master a two handed style of playing. I have seen Victor Wooten use them on his bass. Give it a try.