Muirhead-Wallace 401C cornet cup mute

The 401C is a compact, adjustable cup mute for B-flat cornet with a large cup section, offering a great variety of tonal colours and exceptional intonation and response.

Muirhead-Wallace mutes are handmade in Scotland.

Cup mutes are similar to straight mutes (cone-shaped with three corks) with an added 'cup' facing the bell of the instrument. Most are adjustable, allowing the distance between the cup and the bell to be modified. They produce a more subdued tone than straight mutes, reducing both lower and higher frequencies, and offer colours much favoured by jazz musicians.