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Adjustable cup
The cup slides toward or away from the bell, so you set how muffled or open the sound is.
Product detailSKU #1274228080903
Denis WickDW5529 Series Trombone Adjustable Cup Mute
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
An adjustable cup mute for tenor trombone. For players who need a closed, muffled sound they can open up by ear, section work included.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Concert band charts calling for cup mute passages
- Big band trombone sections needing matched, controllable timbre
- Players who want one mute covering several degrees of closure
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Trumpet or piccolo trumpet players — this is a trombone mute
- Anyone wanting straight or harmon character
- Bass trombone bells, where fit is not assured
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.
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Cup mute type
Softer and more distant than a straight mute. Rounds off the edge instead of adding buzz.
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Trombone-specific
Sized for a tenor trombone bell throat. It is not interchangeable with trumpet or horn mutes.
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Denis Wick 5529 series
Sits in the brand's standard mute line, priced above student mutes and below specialist studio models.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm your bell size before ordering — mute fit varies by trombone model
- 02No case, bag or cork grease included
- 03Corks wear and compress over time; expect to replace or shim them
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this fit my bass trombone?
It is a tenor trombone mute. Bass trombone bells are typically larger, so check your bell diameter against the mute before buying.
02What does adjustable actually change?
The distance between the cup and the bell rim. Closer is darker and more muffled; further out lets more of your normal tone through.
03Is this the same as a practice mute?
No. A cup mute changes tone colour for performance. It does not reduce volume enough for quiet practice.
04Does it affect intonation?
Mutes generally shift pitch response, most noticeably in the low register. Expect to adjust with your slide and ear.
