Detail 01
9.5 inch size
Matched to the wider bell of a bass trombone. Measure your bell before buying; tenor bells are smaller.
Product detailSKU #1274115036139
Humes & Berg172 Bass Trombone Bucket Mute 9.5 in.
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
9.5-inch bucket mute for bass trombone. Clips onto the bell for the soft, dark, hands-free sound bucket parts ask for.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Bass trombone players with bucket markings in big band charts
- Section work needing a darkened sound without holding a mute
- Players who must change mutes fast between passages
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Tenor trombone players — 9.5 inches is cut for larger bass bells
- Anyone needing the bright, cutting edge of a straight mute
- Players wanting hand-controlled wah effects
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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Bucket design
Clips over the bell rim rather than seating in the throat. Absorbs highs for a soft, distant, muffled sound.
Detail 03
Clip-on mounting
Stays on without your hand, so both hands stay free for the slide and page turns.
Detail 04
Stonelined Series
The Humes & Berg line most often specified by name in arrangements and section parts.
Detail 05
Bass trombone specific
Built for the lower register, where a mute sized for tenor would not cover the bell properly.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Measure your bell diameter — this is sized for bass, not tenor
- 02No case or bag included
- 03Clip-on mutes can rattle if the clips are not seated evenly on the rim
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How do I know if my bell is 9.5 inches?
Measure straight across the outside of the bell flare. Bass trombone bells are commonly in this range; tenor bells are smaller.
02Can I use this on a tenor trombone?
It is sized for bass trombone bells. On a smaller tenor bell the clips will not grip the rim correctly.
03Does it stay on while I play?
Yes. It clips to the bell rim, so it stays in place without holding it, leaving both hands free.
04How does a bucket mute sound compared to a straight?
Much darker and softer. A bucket absorbs the high end for a muffled, distant tone; a straight mute is bright and cutting.
