Detail 01
Adjustable cup
The cup slides toward or away from the bell. Closer is darker and quieter; further out opens up volume and edge.
Product detailSKU #1274228081131
Denis WickDW5531 Series Adjustable Trumpet Cup Mute
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Adjustable cup mute for trumpet. For a player who needs a soft, covered sound and wants control over how muffled it gets.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Big band and section work calling for a written cup mute
- Practice or recording where a straight mute sounds too harsh
- Players who want one mute covering several degrees of muffle
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone needing the bright, nasal cut of a straight mute
- Cornet or flugelhorn players — this is sized for trumpet
- Shoppers on a tight budget; basic fixed cup mutes cost far less
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
Cup design
The cup covers the bell rim, so more high end is absorbed than a straight mute. Sound is softer and rounder.
Detail 03
Trumpet-specific
Cork placement matches a trumpet bell taper. It will not seat correctly in a flugelhorn or trombone.
Detail 04
Cork mounting
Three corks hold it in the bell by friction. Fit varies slightly between horns and changes as corks wear.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Check the fit in your own bell — bell tapers vary between makes.
- 02Corks compress over time and eventually need replacing or shimming.
- 03No case or bag; store it so the corks are not crushed.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What does adjustable mean on a cup mute?
The cup section moves in and out relative to the bell. Tight against the bell gives the darkest, quietest sound; pulled away lets more volume and brightness through.
02Will this fit my flugelhorn?
No. It is built for a trumpet bell. A flugelhorn has a different taper and needs a mute made for it.
03How much does it quiet the horn?
It softens and darkens more than a straight mute, but it is not a practice mute. Expect a covered sound, not silence.
04Cup mute or straight mute for big band charts?
Charts usually specify. Straight mute is bright and cutting; cup mute is soft and blended. If the part says cup, you need this.
