Detail 01
Trumpet-specific sizing
The taper is cut for a trumpet bell. It will not seat correctly in a cornet or flugelhorn.
Product detailSKU #1274115036165
Humes & Berg103 Trumpet Cleartone Mute
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A trumpet mute in the mid-price range of Humes & Berg's line. For a player who wants a muted voice that stays clear rather than pinched.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Concert band or pit players needing a muted passage to still project
- Practicing quietly in an apartment or hotel room
- A first mute upgrade past whatever came in the case
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Trombone, flugelhorn or cornet players — this is sized for trumpet
- Players who want a bright, buzzy edge on the muted sound
- Anyone needing several mute colors from one purchase
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
Cleartone voicing
Tuned to hold pitch and tone quality rather than just cut volume, so muted passages stay in tune with the section.
Detail 03
$35.99
Mid-tier pricing. Above throwaway practice mutes, below premium metal mutes.
Detail 04
Corks seat the mute in the bell
Corks determine how far the mute sits in and therefore your pitch. They compress with use and can be shimmed or replaced.
Detail 05
Humes & Berg build
A traditional fiber-body mute, so it is light in the bell but dents and crushes if stepped on or packed loose.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No case or bag included — it rides loose in your gig bag
- 02Check your tuning with it in; you may need to adjust the slide
- 03Corks can be sanded down if the mute sits too tight
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this fit my cornet or flugelhorn?
No. It is cut for a trumpet bell. A cornet or flugelhorn needs a mute sized for that instrument's taper.
02Does it make the trumpet quiet enough to practice at night?
It reduces volume noticeably but it is a performance mute, not a silent practice mute. Neighbors will still hear you.
03Does the pitch go sharp with the mute in?
Mutes generally push the pitch up. Check with a tuner and adjust your slide, or sand the corks slightly if it seats too deep.
04Can I replace the corks if they wear out?
Yes. Corks are the wear item on any mute and can be sanded, shimmed or re-glued once they compress.
