Practice Mute

[Toad Away]

If you really wanted your quetions answered about Schlipf mutes or wanted to actually buy a Schlipf mute and had your money all lined up, etc., you should have actually called the U.S. retailer of Schlipf mutes during regular business hours to order one instead of emailing, just as your did with Matt Walters at Dillon Music.
-Tom "had no issues with buying a Schlipf mute in the U.S. and is happy with his purchase"

Good point.
But I did want to actually buy and included in an email a pic of my horn, bell dimensions, and an offer
to pre-pay before delivery. I'm sure the Schlipf mutes
are a fine product as my old friend Mark Jones
(Keith Brion's New Sousa Band tour) has mentioned.

Tim (happy with the Wick) L.

[bort]

Hey Brett, thanks for chiming in on the Schlipf mutes. Does it really fit "right" into the bell? That would make things very convenient as far as travel goes. Thanks!

Joseph

Yup, it sticks out maybe an inch from the bell. I store it in my tuba, in the gig bag. Works great. I'm not sure if it's lighter/heavier than other brands. It's not so bad though.

To measure, I think Lee only needed the bell diameter and the diameter of the bell throat about 12 inches down (or something like that).