Detail 01
Wah-wah design
Hollow body with a center stem. Opening and closing the stem with your palm bends the sound into a wah.
Product detailSKU #1274228081030
Denis WickDW5507 Tenor Trombone Wah-Wah Mute
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A wah-wah mute for tenor trombone. Sits in the bell with a center stem you cup by hand for the vocal wah effect.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Big band and pit book charts that call for wah-wah
- Trombonists who already own a straight and cup mute
- Players wanting hand-controlled expression rather than a fixed muted tone
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Bass trombone players — the bell taper is different
- Anyone wanting a quiet practice mute for apartments
- Beginners who have not been asked for one yet
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
Tenor trombone sizing
Cut for tenor bell dimensions. It will not seat correctly in a bass or alto trombone bell.
Detail 03
Stem is adjustable
Pushed in, the sound is tighter and more nasal. Pulled out or removed, it opens up and thins.
Detail 04
Seals against the bell
Mutes seat on cork, so bell contact is a friction fit. Cork wear over time changes both pitch and seal.
Detail 05
Around $88
Mid-range for a specialty mute. Most players buy one wah-wah and keep it for years.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No case or bag included — mutes dent easily in a gig bag
- 02Muted playing raises pitch; expect to pull the tuning slide
- 03Check cork fit in your own bell before a first rehearsal
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this fit a bass trombone?
No. It is sized for tenor trombone bells. A bass trombone bell is larger and the mute will not seat at the right depth.
02Is a wah-wah mute the same as a straight mute?
No. A straight mute gives one fixed bright sound. A wah-wah has a center stem you cover with your hand to shape the tone as you play.
03Can I take the stem out?
Yes. Removing the stem gives a thinner, more distant sound. Leaving it in is what you want for hand-worked wah passages.
04Does it make the trombone quieter?
Somewhat, since it restricts the bell, but it is voiced for tone rather than volume reduction. It is not a practice mute.
