Harmon/Bubble Mute

Blazing Asian · 04-21-2008, 08:11 AM

My knowledge of mute is not so good so...I have a couple of questions?

First: What is the quality of this mute LINK
Does it have a removable stem?

Second: Say, the stem is removable, can you still do the wah-wah effect like this mute LINK

Thank you

Mark Bradley · 04-21-2008, 08:46 AM

I know a friend that uses one of those Humes & Berg Harmon type mutes and it seems to be OK but one doesn't see them used much, frankly, because I believe there are better alternatives. The original Harmon is still hard to beat, I used one for years (had it since I was a kid, somehow it's managed to survive for about 40 years). But my cork was so shot I recently finally bought a new mute (link below). Upon the advice of a few trumpet playing friends I settled on the Jo-Ral Bubble. I must say, it's a huge improvement. Plays better in tune and you can actually hear it. I got this Jo-Ral on sale, the regular price is a bit steep, maybe you can find a good deal on a used one:

Jo Ral TPT-2A Aluminum Trumpet Bubble Mute - LOW PRICES at WWBW

Siegtrmpt · 04-21-2008, 01:17 PM

Consider the copper bubble mute too. It has a slightly different sound than the aluminum one.

crazyhorns · 04-21-2008, 01:26 PM

I have a pre-dented copper Jo-Ral Bubble mute that I'd consider trading for an aluminum one, if anyone is interested. A few dents are OK, as long as the cork is fine.
Steve Hyde
crazyhorns@comcast.net

bachstrad72 · 04-21-2008, 10:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Siegtrmpt

Consider the copper bubble mute too. It has a slightly different sound than the aluminum one.

I couldn't agree more!

Blazing Asian · 04-24-2008, 06:35 PM

For a high school student, which its better? Copper, Aluminum, or the plastic hume and bergs?

VetPsychWars · 04-24-2008, 09:05 PM

The Humes and Berg mute is heavy-gauge aluminum, not plastic. It has a good tone, in my opinion.

Tom

Jason Parra · 04-24-2008, 11:11 PM

The Jo-Ral copper is IMHO the best available (the aluminum Jo-Ral is nice too). It's also the new standard (or becoming so) since the "wow-wow" aluminum.
I bought mine in the late 80s in NYC at Giardinelli's, It has a lot of miles/dents on it but has aged well with a nice dark patina....It's the one piece of gear I still have and gig with today.
J

04-21-2008, 08:11 AM	#1 (permalink)
Blazing Asian Pianissimo User Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 115	Harmon/Bubble Mute My knowledge of mute is not so good so...I have a couple of questions? First: What is the quality of this mute LINK Does it have a removable stem? Second: Say, the stem is removable, can you still do the wah-wah effect like this mute LINK Thank you __________________ ======================================= Trumpets-- Bach Stradivarius Bb 37 Bach TR300 Bb Cornets-- King 602 Bb

04-21-2008, 08:46 AM	#2 (permalink)
Mark Bradley Pianissimo User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Kansas City Posts: 117	Re: Harmon/Bubble Mute I know a friend that uses one of those Humes & Berg Harmon type mutes and it seems to be OK but one doesn't see them used much, frankly, because I believe there are better alternatives. The original Harmon is still hard to beat, I used one for years (had it since I was a kid, somehow it's managed to survive for about 40 years). But my cork was so shot I recently finally bought a new mute (link below). Upon the advice of a few trumpet playing friends I settled on the Jo-Ral Bubble. I must say, it's a huge improvement. Plays better in tune and you can actually hear it. I got this Jo-Ral on sale, the regular price is a bit steep, maybe you can find a good deal on a used one: Jo Ral TPT-2A Aluminum Trumpet Bubble Mute - LOW PRICES at WWBW __________________ http://jazztrpt.freeservers.com

04-21-2008, 01:17 PM	#3 (permalink)
Siegtrmpt Mezzo Piano User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Virginia Posts: 554	Re: Harmon/Bubble Mute Consider the copper bubble mute too. It has a slightly different sound than the aluminum one. __________________ Bill S.- NY Bach 6, 38 Mt. Vernon 43 Bach "C" cornet, NY Bach trombone 6vii Monette mouthpieces

04-21-2008, 01:26 PM	#4 (permalink)
crazyhorns New Friend Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: NJ/Philly Posts: 32	Re: Harmon/Bubble Mute I have a pre-dented copper Jo-Ral Bubble mute that I'd consider trading for an aluminum one, if anyone is interested. A few dents are OK, as long as the cork is fine. Steve Hyde crazyhorns@comcast.net

04-24-2008, 06:35 PM	#6 (permalink)
Blazing Asian Pianissimo User Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 115	Re: Harmon/Bubble Mute For a high school student, which its better? Copper, Aluminum, or the plastic hume and bergs? __________________ ======================================= Trumpets-- Bach Stradivarius Bb 37 Bach TR300 Bb Cornets-- King 602 Bb

04-24-2008, 09:05 PM	#7 (permalink)
VetPsychWars Pianissimo User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Greenfield WI Posts: 57	Re: Harmon/Bubble Mute The Humes and Berg mute is heavy-gauge aluminum, not plastic. It has a good tone, in my opinion. Tom

04-24-2008, 11:11 PM	#8 (permalink)
Jason Parra New Friend Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: NYC, Miami, Boise Posts: 14	Re: Harmon/Bubble Mute The Jo-Ral copper is IMHO the best available (the aluminum Jo-Ral is nice too). It's also the new standard (or becoming so) since the "wow-wow" aluminum. I bought mine in the late 80s in NYC at Giardinelli's, It has a lot of miles/dents on it but has aged well with a nice dark patina....It's the one piece of gear I still have and gig with today. J __________________ Jason Ulysses Parra ---------------------------------- http://www.myspace.com/jasonparrajazz http://trumpetland.ning.com/profile/JasonParra http://trumpetland.ning.com/profile/JasonParra ---------------------------------- \|\____--- _____< \|/ (__=\|\|\|\|=__) ---------------------------------- Zeus Olympus copper/brass brushed Stomvi Mambo Titanium Martin Committee Deluxe T3565BLK L.A. Benge Flugelhorn ______________________________

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