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Practice mute
Built for maximum volume reduction, not tone shaping. It's a tool for quiet reps, not a sound you'd use on a gig.
Product detailSKU #1274115036106
Humes & BergStonelined Series Flugelhorn Mutes 131 Mannie Klein Practice Mute
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A practice mute for flugelhorn from the Stonelined series. Cuts volume hard so you can play without carrying into the next room.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Hotel rooms and apartments where open playing isn't an option
- Late-night practice on flugelhorn without waking the house
- Keeping the chops moving on the road
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Performance or recording — practice mutes aren't a stage timbre
- Trumpet or cornet players; this is cut for flugel bells
- Anyone wanting near-open feel — resistance is high by design
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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Flugelhorn taper
The cork placement matches a flugel's wider bell throat. A trumpet mute will not seat correctly here.
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Stonelined construction
Fiber shell with the interior lining that gives Humes & Berg mutes their characteristic damping.
Detail 04
Cork mounting
Friction fit. Corks compress over time, so a mute that seats deep when new will sit differently in a year.
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Heavy back-pressure
Notes play sharp and the horn feels stuffy. Expect to adjust as you go back to open playing.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Practice mutes push pitch sharp — don't tune with it in, or you'll build bad habits
- 02Flugel bells vary by maker; check the cork seats snug but not forced
- 03No bag included; corks pick up grit that scratches the bell
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this fit my trumpet?
It's cut for a flugelhorn bell, which has a different taper. On a trumpet it will either sit too shallow or fall out. Get the trumpet version instead.
02How quiet does it actually get?
Quiet enough for apartment and hotel practice. It's the most aggressive damping in the mute lineup — you'll still hear yourself clearly, but the room next door won't.
03Why does my horn play sharp with it in?
Blocking the bell shortens the effective air column and raises pitch. That's normal for any practice mute. Play it for chops, and tune open.
04Can I use this on a gig?
No. Practice mutes strangle the sound and choke response. For playing situations you want a straight, cup, or harmon mute instead.
