carla 1 Posted June 30, 2019 Been playing on the Humes/Berg stonelined mutes that I've been playing since high school. The mutes are starting to loose their corks (dried out), and before I decide to replace the corks, should I just consider getting a new straight/cup mute? Do others try to match the rest of the trumpet section mutes (in a local community band) or do their own thing? Curious what others do? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
allen 4 Posted July 1, 2019 I have found when playing in jazz/big bands, it is nice to have others in the same section to use the same/similar mutes. In our section we all use Tom Crown straight mutes, and Humes/Berg cup mutes. It's nice to hear a similar "straight mute" sound across the section - and using the same/similar (copper bottom vs. brass bottom on a Tom Crown) mute is nice. Hope that helps! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carla 1 Posted July 3, 2019 Thanks, will be buying a Tom Crown to match others in our community band section... Thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gendreauj 15 Posted October 25, 2019 So how is your Thomas Crown mute blending in your community band? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
