Denis Wick synthetic trumpet straight mute

Manufacturer’s description:

‘The Denis Wick synthetic trumpet straight mute is a budget-priced mute with a high quality sound. It uses a hard, durable plastic to create a mute with excellent tone quality and intonation unmatched by other mutes at this price point. Excellent for school bands or other ensembles needing a good set of matching mutes at reasonable cost.’

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.

Also available in the Denis Wick trumpet mute range:

* Other models: 5504B (brass bottom); 5504C (copper bottom); 5514 (pianissimo)

Manufacturer’s website: deniswick.com