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Bucket mute
Sits over the bell rather than in it, absorbing the highs. The result is soft and dark without the buzz of a straight mute.
Product detailSKU #1274115036161
Humes & Berg172 Bass Trombone Bucket Mute 9 in.
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 9-inch bucket mute for bass trombone. Produces the soft, dark, distant sound written into big band and studio charts.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Bass trombone chairs in big bands playing bucket-marked passages
- Studio dates needing a warm, muffled low brass color
- Section blends where the bone must sit back in the mix
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Tenor trombone players — the 9-inch size is for bass bells
- Players needing a bright or nasal muted sound
- Anyone looking for a volume-reducing practice mute
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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9 in. size
Matched to bass trombone bell diameter. Too large for a standard tenor bell, where it will not sit securely.
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Bass trombone specific
Bigger bell and bigger air column need a mute this size, or the low register chokes and the mute rattles.
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Model 172
A fixed size, so the muted timbre is repeatable take to take on a session.
Detail 05
$37.99
Budget end of the mute market. Reasonable for a color you may only need on a handful of charts.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Check your bell diameter first — 9 inches suits bass bells, not most tenors
- 02No case or bag included; bucket mutes dent easily in a gig bag
- 03Bucket mutes mount on the bell rim, so seating can loosen — check before a downbeat
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this fit my tenor trombone?
Probably not. Nine inches is sized to a bass trombone bell. A tenor bell is smaller, so the mute will not seat securely.
02How does a bucket mute differ from a cup mute?
A cup mute seats in the bell with corks. A bucket sits over the bell opening and gives a softer, more diffuse, further-away sound.
03Can I practice quietly with it?
No. It changes tone color, not volume. A practice mute is the tool for quiet playing.
04Does it work on the low pedal register?
It is sized for bass trombone, so it is built around that air column. Expect the dark bucket color rather than a choked response down low.
