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Straight mute
The brightest, most cutting mute shape. Adds edge and nasal focus rather than reducing volume much.
Product detailSKU #1274115058417
Tom CrownTrumpet Straight Mute Copper End
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A straight mute for trumpet with a copper bottom. For players who need the classic bright, cutting mute sound in orchestral and big-band writing.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Orchestral parts marked con sordino
- Big-band section work needing a bright, focused mute tone
- Players replacing a dented or dead student mute
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone after a soft, distant sound — that's a cup or bucket mute
- Wah and plunger effects, which need a different mute entirely
- Flugelhorn or cornet without checking bell fit
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
Copper end
Copper warms and darkens the tone slightly compared to all-aluminum, taking some harshness off the top.
Detail 03
Cork-mounted design
Corks wedge into the bell. They compress over time and change how far the mute seats, which shifts pitch.
Detail 04
Trumpet-specific sizing
Built for a Bb trumpet bell. Won't seat correctly in a flugelhorn or trombone bell.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Mutes push pitch sharp — plan on adjusting your tuning slide
- 02Check cork fit; loose corks buzz, tight corks crack the bell throat
- 03Store it where it can't get dented — a dent changes the sound
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this make me quieter for practice?
Not much. Straight mutes change tone more than volume. For quiet practice you want a dedicated practice mute.
02Why the copper end?
Copper takes some brightness off the top end compared with all-aluminum, giving a slightly warmer straight-mute sound.
03Does it fit my trumpet?
It's sized for a standard Bb trumpet bell. Bell throats vary slightly, so check that the corks seat without forcing.
04Will it affect my intonation?
Yes. Mutes generally push the horn sharp. Adjust your tuning slide when the mute goes in and out.
