| Re: Mutes
Another vote for Ullven cup mute here. I also have two different kinds of harmon made by that swedish company.
I think I have about 8 harmon mutes. My favourites are my very smashed up original harmon (deliberately done to 'personalise' the sound) and the H&B wee zee - which is excellent for getting the sizzle at very low dynamics.
I do have a Jo Ral harmon, I can't abide the sound of these mutes personally, but I have to play them to blend in, as they seem to be the 'mute de jour' in certain circles.
I am going to make sure that I buy every trumpet mute that Best Brass produce. I'm so impressed with the tpt wu (practice mute) that I'm certain their other mutes will be very interesting.
Another of my favourite mutes not listed in the poll is the bucket mute made by Peter Gane - beautiful for jazz soloists - really dark creamy sound - and they go inside the bell, silently - not like clip on buckets. They are made of black fibreboard, not very deep with green felt padding and a kind of cage structure supporting the cork ring. (sounds very kinky I know). Anyway - I'm not sure if you can still buy them - try ebay if you want a beautiful sounding bucket mute.
All the best. Noel.
PS that is a CRACKING joke Mark Bradley - love it.
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