Detail 01
Pixie size
Much smaller than a straight mute and sits deep in the bell, leaving room for a plunger over the front.
Product detailSKU #1274115036058
Humes & Berg163 Tenor Trombone Metal Pixie Mute
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A small metal mute for tenor trombone, used inside the bell with a plunger over it for classic wah and growl work.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Big band players covering pixie-and-plunger written parts
- Jazz soloists after a tight, buzzy, vocal sound
- Players who already own a plunger and want the full setup
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone wanting a general practice or volume-reducing mute
- Bass trombone players needing a larger-bell fit
- Beginners still building basic tone and range
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
Metal body
Metal keeps the sound bright and edgy, which is what makes the plunger wah read clearly across a section.
Detail 03
Tenor trombone fit
Cut for a tenor bell throat. A bass trombone or alto will not seat it the same way.
Detail 04
Used with a plunger
The mute alone is thin and pinched. The plunger over the bell supplies the wah and the shape.
Detail 05
Under 60 dollars
Cheaper than most metal mutes, but it does one specialized job rather than covering general muted parts.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No plunger is included. You need one to get the intended sound.
- 02Seats deep in the bell. Check that it clears and holds before a gig.
- 03Expect to fight intonation. Adjust the slide with the mute in.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Do I need a plunger too?
Yes, for the intended effect. The pixie sits inside the bell and the plunger works over the front. Buying the mute alone gets you half the setup.
02Can I use this as a regular practice mute?
Not really. It is a small, bright effect mute, not a volume-reducing practice mute or a general straight-mute substitute.
03Will it fit a bass trombone?
No. It is sized for a tenor bell. A bass bell throat is larger and needs its own mute.
04Why metal instead of fiber?
Metal keeps more high end and edge, which is what carries the plunger wah in a big band section. Fiber sounds warmer and softer.
