Detail 01
Cup mute
Covers the bell opening, so the sound is darker and more distant than a straight mute.
Product detailSKU #1274319726552
Jo-RalTPT-3 Tri-Tone Trumpet Cup Mute
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A cup mute for Bb trumpet with a three-position adjustable cup. For players who need a covered, muffled sound they can dial in.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Big band and jazz section work calling for a cup sound
- Players wanting to vary cup tightness between charts
- Pit and studio dates where a mute change is scored
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players needing a straight or Harmon sound; different mute entirely
- Piccolo trumpet, flugelhorn or cornet — bell sizes differ
- Anyone wanting one fixed, unchanging cup tone
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
Tri-Tone, three positions
Cup sits closer or farther from the bell. Closer is more muffled, farther is more open.
Detail 03
Trumpet size
Cut for a standard Bb trumpet bell. It will not seat correctly on smaller or larger bells.
Detail 04
Cork-mounted
Corks hold it in the bell by friction. They wear down and eventually need replacing.
Detail 05
Under $60
Sits below pro-tier mutes but above the stamped student mutes most horns ship with.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Test the fit on your own bell — bell tapers vary between horns
- 02Corks compress with use; replacements are sold separately
- 03No case or bag; it goes loose in your gig bag unless you add one
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this fit my cornet or flugelhorn?
No. It is cut for a Bb trumpet bell. Cornet and flugelhorn bells have different tapers and need mutes made for them.
02What does the adjustment actually do?
It moves the cup nearer to or farther from the bell rim. Nearer gives a tighter, more muffled tone; farther opens the sound up.
03Does it change my intonation?
Any mute alters response and pitch tendencies somewhat. Play with a tuner the first few sessions and learn where the horn sits.
04Can I replace the corks myself?
Yes. Jo-Ral sells trumpet mute corks in a three-pack, and swapping them is a straightforward repair.
