Champion trombone straight mute

• Made from machine-spun aluminium
• Cork strips to ensure a secure fit
• Protective felt or cork surround
• Lightweight and sturdy
• Height: 265 mm
• Diameter: 28–150 mm
• Weight: 162 g

Manufacturer’s website: championbrasswind.com

Straight mutes are by far the most widely used mutes for brass. They are cone-shaped with three narrow corks to hold them in the bell. Sound emerges from the gaps between the corks. Straight mutes generally reduce low frequencies and accentuate high, giving a more nasal, reedy sound. Aluminium straight mutes have a brighter sound than those made of softer materials like plastic, fibre or wood.