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Straight mute
The default written mute sound: bright, thin, cutting. It reshapes tone rather than reducing volume much.
Product detailSKU #1274319726532
Jo-RalTPT-1A Trumpet Straight Mute
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A straight mute for trumpet, priced at the entry end. For a player who needs the standard bright, nasal mute sound for band, jazz charts or orchestra.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Concert band or orchestra parts marked con sordino
- Big band charts that call for straight mute
- A first mute for a student player
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players wanting quiet home practice — a straight mute stays loud
- Cornet or flugelhorn owners; the taper is cut for trumpet
- Anyone after wah, cup or bucket colors
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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Trumpet-specific taper
Sized to seat in a trumpet bell. It will sit too shallow or too deep in other bells.
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Cork-mounted body
Corks hold it by friction. They wear, compress and can be sanded or built up to fix fit.
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$45.99
Entry-tier pricing for a straight mute — the practical choice for a student or a spare in the gig bag.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Test the fit before a gig; corks vary and can sit tight or loose
- 02No case or bag included — it rides loose in your gig bag
- 03Expect to re-check intonation; straight mutes shift pitch slightly sharp
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this make my trumpet quiet enough to practice at home?
No. A straight mute changes tone more than volume. For late-night practice you want a dedicated practice mute instead.
02Does it fit a cornet or flugelhorn?
It's cut for a trumpet bell. Cornet and flugelhorn bells have a different taper, so fit is unreliable.
03Why does it fall out or stick?
Cork fit. Sand the corks lightly if it wedges too deep, or add a wrap if it drops out.
04Is this the mute my band music means by 'mute'?
Usually yes. Unqualified 'mute' or 'con sordino' in band and orchestral parts means a straight mute.
