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Straight mute
The most common mute type. Cuts volume and adds a brighter, more focused edge to the tone.
Product detailSKU #1274115036061
Humes & Berg121 French Horn Straight Mute
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Straight mute for French horn, brass-band and orchestral use. For a horn player who needs a standard straight mute at low cost.
Strong match
Who this is for
- School and community band players filling a stand-mute requirement
- Orchestral parts calling for a plain straight mute
- A backup mute to leave in the case permanently
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players wanting stopped-horn effect — a straight mute is not a stopping mute
- Trumpet, trombone or other bells; sized for French horn only
- Anyone needing a specific alternate mute color, like a cup or harmon
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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French horn size
The taper is cut for a horn bell throat. Trumpet or trombone mutes will not seat correctly.
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Cork seating
Corks hold the mute in the bell by friction. They compress with use and eventually need replacing.
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$34.99 price
Entry-level tier. Expect solid function, not the tighter intonation matching of professional mutes.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Straight mutes push pitch sharp; be ready to adjust with your lipping or slide
- 02Check the corks seat snugly in your bell before the first rehearsal
- 03No case or bag included — store it where it will not get crushed
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this work for stopped horn passages?
No. A straight mute lowers volume and brightens tone. Stopped horn is a separate technique using the hand or a dedicated stopping mute, which changes pitch differently.
02Does it fit any French horn?
It is cut for standard French horn bell throats. Bell tapers vary slightly between makers, so check the corks hold firmly and are not too loose or too tight.
03Will it make my horn play sharp?
Straight mutes generally raise pitch. Plan to compensate, especially in the upper register and on sustained notes.
04Can I use this on a trumpet?
No. The dimensions are for a horn bell. It will not seat in a trumpet bell.
