Detail 01
Plunger design
Held in the off hand and worked over the bell. Nothing seats in the horn, so intonation stays close to open.
Product detailSKU #1274115036157
Humes & Berg135 Stonelined Series Glenn Miller Tuxedo Bass Trombone Plunger Mute
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A hand-held plunger mute sized for bass trombone, from Humes & Berg's Stonelined series. For players with plunger-marked parts.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Bass trombone players covering big band and show book plunger parts
- Adding vocal wah and growl effects by hand
- Anyone building out a bass trombone mute kit affordably
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players needing a straight or cup mute for written mute changes
- Tenor trombone players — it is cut for the larger bass bell
- Anyone wanting a mute that stays in place hands-free
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
Bass trombone sizing
Wider than a tenor plunger to cover the larger bell. On a tenor horn it will be oversized and hard to control.
Detail 03
Stonelined series
Humes & Berg's construction line; the lining shapes a darker tone than a bare rubber plunger cup.
Detail 04
Hand-operated
Both hands are occupied while playing, so you cannot work the slide and the plunger at the same time as freely.
Detail 05
$39.99
Entry pricing for a bass trombone specific plunger, which is a harder size to find than tenor.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Plunger technique takes practice — the effect depends on your hand, not the mute
- 02Not a substitute for a straight or cup mute in written parts
- 03No stand or holder included; you hold it the whole time
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I use this on a tenor trombone?
It is cut for bass trombone bells. On a tenor it will be oversized and awkward to control, though it will still cover the bell.
02Do I need corks for it?
No. A plunger is held in your hand over the bell and never inserts into the horn.
03Will it change my intonation?
Far less than a straight or cup mute, since nothing seats inside the bell. Pitch shifts as you close it, which is part of the effect.
04How is it different from a hardware store plunger?
It is built as a mute rather than a tool, with the Stonelined interior giving a darker tone and no rubber odor.
