Detail 01
Straight mute
Cone shape that sits in the bell and produces a bright, cutting, slightly nasal tone that carries over a section.
Product detailSKU #1274228081034
Denis WickDW5504 Series Trumpet Straight Mute Aluminum Bottom
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Aluminum-bottom straight mute for trumpet. The standard mute for concert band, orchestra and big band books when the part says straight.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Concert band or orchestra parts marked con sordino
- First mute purchase for a school or community trumpeter
- Big band sections needing a consistent bright muted tone
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players needing quiet practice at home
- Anyone looking for the hand-worked wah or plunger sound
- Flugelhorn or cornet players — bell taper differs
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Aluminum bottom
Aluminum brightens and adds edge compared with an all-fiber mute, and holds its shape better against knocks.
Detail 03
Corked seating
Three corks hold it in the bell. Cork thickness sets how deep it sits, which affects pitch and stuffiness.
Detail 04
Trumpet sizing
Cut for a standard Bb trumpet bell. Cornet and flugelhorn bells have a different taper and need their own mute.
Detail 05
Around $59
Entry-to-mid pricing. Cheap enough to be the mute you leave in the gig bag permanently.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No bag included — aluminum dents if it rattles loose in a case
- 02Muted playing pushes pitch sharp; adjust the tuning slide
- 03Sand corks lightly if it sits too deep or falls out
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this the mute my school band director means?
Yes. When a part says mute or con sordino with no other marking, a straight mute is what is meant.
02Will it fit my cornet or flugelhorn?
No. This is cut for trumpet. Cornet and flugelhorn bells flare differently and need mutes made for them.
03Why does it sound sharp?
Any mute in the bell raises pitch. Pull the tuning slide out slightly while muted and push it back when you play open.
04Can I use it for quiet practice?
Not really. It changes tone more than volume. A dedicated practice mute is what you want for apartment playing.
