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$55 each |
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| The idea for these two-prong
wood mutes came to me when I was debating with my colleagues the
age old question: Do you use a rubber mute or a wood mute when
playing an orchestral solo like Mahler 1 or Lt. Kije? |
| The arguments have always
been that a wood mute, while having that great projecting nasal
tone, cuts out too much volume. On the other hand, a rubber mute
doesn't cut out as much volume, but the dull tone just doesn't
project. |
| These wood mutes, which
I make out of a variety of fancy hard woods, give you the best
of both worlds. The nasal tone of a wood mute, and more volume
than a traditional three-prong wood mute. |
| The variety of wood does provide slightly differing tonal qualities. Softer woods like walnut, padouk, and mahogany provide a warner tone. Harder woods like rosewood, ebony, and zebra wood give the most nasal tone. Woods like cherry, maple, sapele and birch fall somewhere in the middle. I would suggest if your bass is very bright, a warm sounding mute works well, and if your bass is dark, something more nasal. E-mail me and I can let you know what I have available. |
| Better projection, more
volume, sounds good to me. |
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| All orders/inquiries can be made by e-mail or text (508-259-2940). |
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| Payment is accepted from personal check or invoice payable through PayPal. |
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