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Copper bottom
Copper at the business end absorbs some upper harmonics, softening the edge an all-aluminum mute produces.
Product detailSKU #1274319726550
Jo-RalFR-AC Copper Bottom French Horn Straight Mute
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
French horn straight mute with an aluminum body and copper bottom. For players who want a straight mute with some warmth taken off the top end.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Orchestral muted passages needing less edge than all-aluminum
- Players splitting the difference between bright and dark mutes
- Section work where a harsh mute sticks out
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who want maximum brightness and cut
- Anyone needing a transposing mute
- Quiet practice, this is a tone mute not a silencer
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
Aluminum body
Keeps the mute light and quick-responding while the copper section handles the tone shaping.
Detail 03
Straight mute
The standard mute for parts marked muted or con sordino. Cork feet hold it in the bell throat.
Detail 04
Mixed-metal construction
Sits tonally between the all-aluminum and all-copper versions, useful if one extreme does not suit your horn.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Corks often need sanding or building up to seat correctly
- 02No bag or case included
- 03Test in your own bell, fit varies across horn makers
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What does the copper bottom actually do?
It tames the high end. The mute keeps aluminum's light weight and response but produces a rounder, less strident muted sound.
02Is it non-transposing?
Yes, pitch stays true so you finger normally. It is not a transposing stopping mute.
03How does it compare to the all-copper version?
This one is brighter and lighter. The all-copper version darkens the sound further and weighs more in the bell.
04Can I use it for quiet practice?
No. Straight mutes are for tone color in written muted passages. They cut volume some, but not enough for apartment practice.
