Denis Wick tenor trombone straight mute (red)

Manufacturer’s description:

‘Denis Wick’s top-selling hand-spun aluminum trombone straight mute is now available with a durable, red coating.

‘On top of the impeccable tuning and resonance of the original mute it provides extra focus and projection to your sound..’

Replacement cork set: click here.

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.

Manufacturer’s website: deniswick.com