???Mute Question???

actuba · Post by **actuba** » Fri Jan 12, 2007 6:01 pm

I need a good general mute for my 56J.

Suggestions---advice, please!

EQueg · Post by **EQueg** » Fri Jan 12, 2007 7:00 pm

someone else might have more specific advice, but type 'mute' in the search window and you will get around 1000 hits

iiipopes · Post by **iiipopes** » Fri Jan 12, 2007 8:00 pm

I think the bells are about the same size, so email Denis Wick at deniswick.com and ask what size mute fit the Besson 995 CC.

WoodSheddin · Post by **WoodSheddin** » Fri Jan 12, 2007 8:08 pm

iiipopes wrote:I think the bells are about the same size, so email Denis Wick at deniswick.com and ask what size mute fit the Besson 995 CC.

Wick mute is my favorite.

tubaguy9 · Post by **tubaguy9** » Fri Jan 12, 2007 11:56 pm

I know someone also has said get one custom made if you know a person that can make them...

fireatwil · Post by **fireatwil** » Sat Jan 13, 2007 4:49 pm

If you are looking for a performance mute and not just a practice mute I would recomend the Humes & Berg stonelined symphonic aluminum mute. I works great for me. I have a 56J and it fits very nice in the horn and does not stick out very much.

I use the mute just like I got it with the corks that were on it. It came with some additional cork, but it seems fine just as it came.

I got the mute from Lee Stofer a little over a year ago. Some mutes just block the sound and are great for practicing. But the Humes & Berg makes a great sound for performance. I just have to pull my main tuning slide out a tuch when it is in the horn.

It's just my observation, but I like the way it sounds and how well it fits the horn.

Willie

Bondejohnson · Post by **Bondejohnson** » Sat Jan 13, 2007 8:32 pm

I like my "R&S" Jemute. It has a handle on top - big plus! Has adjustable rubber bumpers to fit bell - Plus as it tends to avoid the metal on metal klunk in mid piece change over. Is plastic composition, rugged, but maybe not the measured sound quality as others but quiets down the horn with minimal pitch change - plus and minus.

My 2 cents,
Bonde

pianolance · Post by **pianolance** » Mon Jan 22, 2007 1:32 am

Tennessee Tech's tuba department makes and sells tuba mutes. They are inexpensive and should perform beautifully. Check out their website.

LoyalTubist · Post by **LoyalTubist** » Mon Jan 22, 2007 7:13 am

I have used my Tennessee Tech mute for over 30 years. Can't beat it and I've played them all!

iiipopes · Post by **iiipopes** » Mon Jan 22, 2007 10:42 am

I am also a great fan of H&B.

But the Tennessee Tech mutes do look good:

http://orgs.tntech.edu/tuba/default.asp?page=mutes

Alan Baer · Post by **Alan Baer** » Mon Jan 22, 2007 9:34 pm

Go with the Balu mutes. Best bang for the buck.
Sounds great, plays in tune, and plays great in all registers.
Ion is a great guy to deal with.
Good luck,
A Baer

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