carla 0 Posted June 30 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 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 0 Posted July 3 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
