Facet cup mutes

ttf_bonenick · Post by **ttf_bonenick** » Thu Oct 05, 2017 8:05 am

Does anybody have any of these? If so, what's your opinion?

Disclaimer: not going to use these in any big bands, brass bands or symphonic orchestras. Solely for solo and small ensembles work.

Looking to choose between
1. the Mahogany w/ Birch Bottoms
And
2. - Chicago Jazz Philharmonic Walnut & Padauk

Leaning towards the #1 because of the possibility to light up a bit more if needed.

Intend to use this on a small bore trombone.

ttf_BillO · Post by **ttf_BillO** » Thu Oct 05, 2017 11:09 am

Quote from: bonenick on Oct 05, 2017, 08:05AMDoes anybody have any of these? If so, what's your opinion?

Disclaimer: not going to use these in any big bands, brass bands or symphonic orchestras. Solely for solo and small ensembles work.

Looking to choose between
1. the Mahogany w/ Birch Bottoms
And
2. - Chicago Jazz Philharmonic Walnut & Padauk

Leaning towards the #1 because of the possibility to light up a bit more if needed.

Intend to use this on a small bore trombone.
I've played them. Personally the sound is just a little weird to me. Plus they cost an arm and a leg.

ttf_bonenick · Post by **ttf_bonenick** » Thu Oct 05, 2017 11:18 am

I do like the sound, though it is out of the ordinary... They are costly...you can buy a Trombone for the same price.

ttf_mr.deacon · Post by **ttf_mr.deacon** » Thu Oct 05, 2017 6:27 pm

Warning if they fall out of your horn they will crack and aren't exactly easily fixed. I had a friend who cracked his cup mute within half an hour of breaking out of the box. Was not a pleasant experience.

ttf_mr.deacon · Post by **ttf_mr.deacon** » Thu Oct 05, 2017 6:27 pm

Warning if they fall out of your horn they will crack and aren't exactly easily fixed. I had a friend who cracked his cup mute within half an hour of breaking out of the box. Was not a pleasant experience.