Available with or without handle in Aluminum, Brass, Copper, and Plastic bottoms.
I don't trust myself with the finer points of tenor trombone mutes. My first attempt, to just scale down the bass trombone mute, didn't work at all. So I spent a lot of time collaborating with leading trombone players and listening to colleagues play prototypes. After all that I am now confident this is not just a good mute but a GREAT straight mute.
Plastic: Surprisingly clear for me. Least intuitive option but works well I think!
Aluminium: Clear, bright, and direct. Most responsive and open especially in low register.
Heavyweight Aluminium: Dense, but with strong articulation.
Brass: A bit wider, articulation less pronounced.
Annealed Brass: Covered articulation, warm, but not as dense as copper.
Heavyweight Copper: Very dense. Warm, can take a lot of energy without breaking up.
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Great product, I love the sound and it has a handle if you want for quick mute changes. Just an excellent mute!
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Johnny Murphy
great
great
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Connie Brink
Great Graduation Gift!!
These look beautiful! The straight mute and cup mute for tenor trombone are for a high school graduation gift of Brian's last studio pupil as Brian has officially retired! We know the grad will be proud to use them in college and beyond. Thanks for the prompt farbrication and delivery!!
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Seth Quistad
the mute is great!
Let’s start with the essential-the mute is great! Even and easy to play, the adjustable corks make it easy to fine tune the sound and eliminate any wolf tones. And Ilan is also great- super attentive and obsessed with quality. You can’t go wrong !
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Jose Mangual
It’s simply awesome!
I love the design and ease of playing with his mute. Specially the low range that in other mute brands is not possible to the response with good intonation. It’s simply awesome!
Five stars all day long! The product sells itself because ALL of Ilan’s mutes play with perfect response, in all registers, and can be made with different resonating materials for the same type of mute!! Bravo!!
I've just started getting familiar with the alto trombone and so the alto clef was absolutely new to me. As I was already experienced with all the Bordogni Vocalized written in bass clef, this book is really helpful to get on track with learning the alto clef very fast. I'm using the PDF version and I can say the layout is very accurate and easy to read.
The composition is great. However, the engraving is sloppy. More attention to detail is necessary. Dynamics are not vertically aligned, some measures are too wide while others are to small making the notation hard to read. Also, multi-measure rests should be used more often. There were none in this piece and it could have used some. I had an issue with the file and I contacted customer service. The issue was resolved quickly, so the customer service was great!
Susan Mutter: Ages for French Horn or Trombone and Piano
Ole Herman Larsen
As always I simply like the text in her books
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
Linda Landis: Flying High With Flow Studies and More
Stephen Haynes, MSW
The Arrival of Something Truly Unique in Bucket Mutes
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
Morningstar Skyline Bucket Mute for Trumpet
Larry Jackson
Will keep me busy for a long
Will keep me busy for a long time
Ilan Morgenstern: Trombone Exercise Library Project
Dale Edwards
Five stars all day long!
Five stars all day long! The product sells itself because ALL of Ilan’s mutes play with perfect response, in all registers, and can be made with different resonating materials for the same type of mute!! Bravo!!
