Detail 01
Straight mute
The default mute. Brighter and more cutting than open horn, with a nasal edge. This is what unmarked mute parts expect.
Product detailSKU #1274115036169
Humes & Berg101 Trumpet Straight Mute
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
The basic straight mute for trumpet, and the one most band and jazz charts assume you own. The cheapest of these three.
Strong match
Who this is for
- A student's first mute for concert band or jazz band
- Charts that simply say 'mute' with no other direction
- Keeping a spare in the case so you are never caught without one
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players wanting a warmer, rounder muted tone — that is a cup mute
- Anyone needing the hand-worked wah effect of a plunger
- Cornet or flugelhorn, which need their own sizing
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
Cork seating
Three corks wedge it in the bell and set how deep it sits, which sets your intonation. Sand them if it jams in too far.
Detail 03
$19.99
Entry pricing. The straight mute is the one you replace most often, so a low-cost body is a reasonable trade.
Detail 04
Trumpet sizing
Cut for a trumpet bell. Will rattle loose or wedge wrong on other bell tapers.
Detail 05
Fiber body
Light in the bell and easy on the horn, but it will crush if packed under heavy gear.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No bag included — pack it so it is not crushed under a horn case latch
- 02Expect the pitch to rise; check with a tuner and adjust the slide
- 03A straight mute will not cover cup or Harmon parts in your charts
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is a straight mute the one my band director means?
Usually yes. When a part says only 'mute' with no other marking, a straight mute is the standard assumption.
02Why does it fall out of my bell?
The corks have compressed or the mute is undersized for your bell. Shim or re-glue the corks, or check you have a trumpet mute.
03Straight or cup mute first?
Straight. It is called for far more often in band and jazz parts, and it is the cheaper of the two.
04Will it hurt my trumpet's finish?
The corks contact the bell, not the mute body. Wedging it in too hard is what causes problems, so seat it gently.
