Practice mute

[rudysan]

Hi,

I am searching for a practice mute. I have tried the Yamaha, which was, in my opinion, quite good, with some intonation issues in the high range. I would like to hear your feedbacks on the different brands available : Denis Wick, Wallace, Yamaha, Schlipf, others...

Thanks.

[Mark]

The Schlipf, despite looking like a traffic cone, works very well.

[rudysan]

Thanks for replies ! I will look for the schilf mute.

[Mark]

Thanks for replies ! I will look for the schilf mute.

Check with http://tubameister.com/.

[John Banther]

I also have to say Schlipf! I really love his mutes, and they are made specific size horns, so always a great fit.

Just remember, it's a practice mute, intonation will be messed up. But, it's quiet, easy blowing, and fits in the bell in the gig bag.

Have used them many times in hotels, late at night, just leave the tv on just to be safe

[Michael Bush]

I also have to say Schlipf!...

Just remember, it's a practice mute, intonation will be messed up....

Part of the sales pitch for the Schlipf is that it doesn't make the pitch go sharp. That isn't my experience at all. However, just before I bought mine (at the Army workshop this year) I asked a well-known professional that I knew loved them about his experience with the pitch, since even on the demo (the right size in a tuba of the same model as mine) the pitch was clearly out for me. He said he plays his in tune. So I got it thinking I just needed to get used to it. Maybe that's still what I need!

Having said that, when you need to be quiet, it is very quiet.

[John Banther]

I also have to say Schlipf!...

Just remember, it's a practice mute, intonation will be messed up....

Part of the sales pitch for the Schlipf is that it doesn't make the pitch go sharp. That isn't my experience at all. However, just before I bought mine (at the Army workshop this year) I asked a well-known professional that I knew loved them about his experience with the pitch, since even on the demo (the right size in a tuba of the same model as mine) the pitch was clearly out for me. He said he plays his in tune. So I got it thinking I just needed to get used to it. Maybe that's still what I need!

Having said that, when you need to be quiet, it is very quiet.

It does play in tune in the middle register, 2 F's below the staff to C above the staff. The next octave up, you will fight the intonation. It is much better than others I have tried, but ya, won't ever be playing in tune all over! Fitting in the gig bag is a major plus.

[tubeast]

I just received mine this weekend. It´s a Schlipf practice mute size 4, to be used with both my Melton 46S and the HoJo 2011. While it´s spot-on with the F-Tuba, it seems a little on the small side for the BBb, in that the rim touches the bell.

I get along with it just fine. Yes, intonation may be an issue, but only if You don´t pay attention and let go of the reigns.
The mute seems to ask for more acuteness in connecting one´s ears and embouchure , which is a good thing.
Immediate effect on tone color (without the mute, of course) was audible to me and hopefully may be noticed by others in the future.

It definitely makes life less miserable for my neighbors, so I might get invited for barbecue again

[fkin]

anyone tried the trumcor stealth for tubas?? it seemed that they can be stored inside the bell and put the whole instruments back to gig bag. but are these play in tune? i wonder. anyone have experience in these mute?

[Michael Bush]

...they can be stored inside the bell and put the whole instruments back to gig bag.

Also true of the Schlipf.