Denis Wick euphonium travel mute

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Manufacturer’s description:

The Denis Wick euphonium travel mute has been developed with Steven Mead to provide a free-blowing but extremely quiet compact practice mute. It is fitted with an internal cork damper and thick high-quality neoprene pads to help create a very soft sound.

Steven Mead writes: ‘It’s the perfect solution for players who wish to practice normally, but who prefer not to disturb those around them. It enables a good quality sound with excellent tuning, and blows freely throughout the entire range.’

• Fits inside the bell enabling it to be carried inside gig bags and hard cases
• Excellent intonation throughout the entire range, the most in-tune bell mute available
• Free-blowing with a soft, high quality sound, clear and resonant
• Very quiet, approximately 5 dB less sound than other practice mutes
• An even response from pedal tones to the very highest notes in the range
• Attractive original design, complete with leather strap for easy handling
• Cork lining inside the bell of the mute
• High quality neoprene pads for secure grip
• Weight: 200 g

Practice mutes have a similar conical design to straight mutes but with a solid cork bell seal to block off the sound. Air flow is greatly reduced and escapes almost silently through a small hole in the body of the mute. They are used for warming up and practising without disturbing the peace.

Manufacturer’s website: deniswick.com