Detail 01
Tunable slide
You move a section to shift the mute's pitch, so you can bring it back in tune with your horn.
Product detailSKU #1274115036085
Humes & Berg134 French Horn Tunable Straight Mute
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Tunable straight mute for French horn. Stonelined fiber build with an adjustable slide so you can correct the pitch shift a mute causes.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Orchestral horn players covering standard muted passages
- Students needing their first straight mute for band or youth orchestra
- Players whose horn goes noticeably sharp when muted
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone needing a stopping mute for stopped-horn writing
- Players wanting a soft practice mute for quiet playing
- Trumpet or trombone players — the taper is horn-specific
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
Straight mute shape
Gives the bright, thinner, cutting muted tone written as 'con sordino' in most horn parts.
Detail 03
Stonelined fiber body
Fiber shell with an interior lining. Lighter than metal and less likely to mark the bell.
Detail 04
Cork seating
Corks hold it in the bell throat. They compress with use, changing how deep it seats and how it sounds.
Detail 05
Model 134 sizing
Cut for a standard French horn bell throat. It will not seat correctly in other brass bells.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No case or bag included
- 02Tune it against a tuner with your horn before the first rehearsal
- 03A straight mute is not a stopping mute — different sound, different part markings
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What does tunable mean here?
The mute has an adjustable section. Muting a horn shifts the pitch, and the slide lets you set the mute so the horn plays in tune.
02Can I use this for stopped horn?
No. Stopped horn calls for a stopping mute or the hand. A straight mute produces a different sound.
03Will it fit a double horn?
It is sized for a standard French horn bell throat, which covers most single and double horns. Check your bell if it is unusually large.
04Is this quiet enough for practice?
No. A straight mute changes tone more than volume. For quiet practice, look at a practice mute.
