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This one took some doing! Three features make this mute special: The semi-soft cup that can be stuffed into any backpack, the neck design that helps give more focused feedback, and the blended cup shape, giving both the traditional sound and modern clarity. Actually, there's a couple more but I'll keep those to myself.
Tailor your Morningstar Bass Trombone Cup Mute sound with the available with LW Fiber Bottom, Aluminium, Brass Copper, and Roeswood!
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This is a fantastic mute! All the low frequencies sound perfect. The connection point is easily adjustable to fit the size of the bell. And the soft cup makes it compact for easy transport!
I got my copper bottom cup about a year and a half ago for a recital and it really is as good as everyone is saying.
The great:
-Every note speaks and responds well, no more rolled up 3x5 cards stuffed in the opening. Loud, soft, high, low, legato, hard accents, it just works.
-Pitch and articulation clarity are consistent and reliable.
-It projects and doesn't cut the volume down nearly as much as other cup mutes, so you can play softer, use less effort, and make longer phrases compared to other cup mutes
-It's much more travel friendly and space efficient. I don't know if the cup portion will ever permanently deform, but it's been good to me so far.
-I love the sound on the copper bottom one.
-You can move the corks up and down so the mute is further in or out of the bell. I have mine about 1/2 and inch lower due to my conn bell taper pushing the mute a little further out of the bell.
2 1/2 things to consider:
-While I don't think it's actually any heavier than my Jo Ral cup mute, it feels a little bit heaver, or at least that the center of mass is a bit further outside the bell. It's only noticeable when using it for long stretches of continuous music, though.
-I have a Conn taper bell (which has a narrower throat where the mute sits) and so it seems like it sits further out because of the shape of the mute or the cork thickness/placement. I say this as I have to really push the cup up to get a seal on my bell to get that more covered sound. That undoubtedly contributes to the feeling of being slightly heavier. The adjustable corks help alleviate this problem.
-The corks can shift a bit when rotating the mute to put it in/take it out. It never caused an issue for me, but it might over time. I fixed this by putting the corks a fraction of an inch in the opposite direction I twist the mute when I insert it so it lined up when in the bell. It felt very secure this way.
I'll probably never touch another cup mute again after this one. Highly recommended.
When I first got the mute it fit a little tight in my bass trombone, but it was very easy to adjust the corks so that it went in further. All the notes speak easily, including the pedals and double trigger notes, something I haven’t experienced with any other bass cup mute. It sounds great too! I look forward to using this mute for years to come!
Does not get stuffy on the pedals or hard blows, and does not change the pitch of my horn. Got the tone, not the headaches.
The corks shift very slightly when putting the mute in and taking it out. Other than that it sounds and plays great! The pedal register feels very open and is hardly impacted at all by this mute which is fantastic. Definitely would recommend
As always I simply like the text in her books. Tons of experience shared with great insight. Prescriptions on how to execute the exercises is a game changer and I would recommend both her books to all my trombone friends. These books are important for getting the basics in order, sound, air-flow, breathing, relaxation and endurance just to mention a few great tips for taking your playing to next level. Dimply great books
I have been following the design process of this entry into the bucket mute family for some time. Love the fact that is driven by active professional performers. My feeling is that is is a NEW take on the 'traditional' bucket. Rather than filling the mute chamber with dampening material, the design team developed a SONIC DIFUSER that, along with the overall design components, makes this a completely unique interpretation that remains rooted in tradition.
Superior, design and build/materials. EASE OF USE -easy on/off. And the maker worked with me to ensure a proper bell fit with my large bell - and communication throughout the order process was nimble, responsive and efficient. Not for nothing, affordably priced.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
Stephen Haynes, MSW
Schilke Artist
Great product, I love the sound and it has a handle if you want for quick mute changes. Just an excellent mute!
Excelente música
Ilan is a true professional. Throughout our visit, he not only valued the quality of his product, but clearly put great stock in our experience as customers.
Great product, I love the sound and it has a handle if you want for quick mute changes. Just an excellent mute!
Excelente música
Warm and open, while still retaining that quintessential 'cup mute' sound. It certainly has all the notes, too!
Best trumpet mutes ever!!!!
I have every Bass Trombone mute from MorningStar mutes. Each is impeccable in quality, and sound, as well as build, has great intonation, and does not make my horns play sharp. I consider they used to be master-crafted mutes, and well worth the price paid.
