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Pianissimo design
Cuts more volume than a standard straight mute, so soft passages stay soft without forcing your air down.
Product detailSKU #1274228080955
Denis WickTrumpet Straight Mutes Dw5514 Piannisimo Straight Mute
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A pianissimo straight mute for trumpet, built to play genuinely quiet while staying in tune. For orchestral and pit players who need controlled soft passages.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Orchestral parts marked pianissimo where a standard straight mute is too loud
- Pit and theater work in small rooms with close microphones
- Practicing at moderate volume without a full practice mute
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players wanting the bright, cutting buzz of a classic straight mute
- Anyone needing a true silent practice mute for apartments
- Cornet or flugelhorn players — bell taper differs from trumpet
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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Straight mute shape
Corks sit against the bell rim and the cone stays in the bell, keeping the sound focused and forward.
Detail 03
Denis Wick DW5514
Part of Wick's trumpet mute line, sized to trumpet bells rather than a universal fit.
Detail 04
Cork mounting
Three corks hold the mute in place; they compress over time and eventually need sanding or replacing.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Check your bell throat — a tight fit changes pitch and can wedge the mute in
- 02Mutes push intonation sharp; expect to adjust your tuning slide
- 03No bag or pouch — corks dent if it rattles loose in a gig bag
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this quieter than a regular straight mute?
Yes. The pianissimo design is built to drop volume further than a standard straight mute, which is the whole point of it for soft orchestral passages.
02Will it fit my trumpet?
It is a trumpet mute, so it fits standard trumpet bells. Bell throats vary slightly between horns, so the cork seat may sit deeper or shallower on yours.
03Does it make the horn play sharp?
Straight mutes generally raise pitch. Plan on pulling your tuning slide out a little and listening carefully in the upper register.
04Can I use it as a practice mute?
It reduces volume, but a practice mute is designed to go much further. This is a performance mute that happens to play quietly.
