Korena
Product detailSKU #1274115037159

TourteTwo Hole Cello Mute Two Hole

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Tourte Two Hole Cello Mute Two Hole

Independent shopping perspective

The Korena take

An inexpensive practice mute for cello. Slides onto the bridge to cut volume and soften tone for quiet playing or muted passages.

Tourte Two Hole Cello Mute Two Hole product detail
Product studyTourte Two Hole Cello Mute Two Hole

Strong match

Who this is for

  • Practicing in apartments or late at night
  • Orchestral parts marked con sordino
  • Keeping a cheap spare in the case pocket

Consider the trade-offs

When to look elsewhere

  • Violin, viola or bass players — cello sizing only
  • Anyone wanting full silence; it reduces, not eliminates
  • Players who dislike a duller, thinner 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 01

Two-hole design

Rides on two strings below the bridge, so it stays on the instrument and slides into place mid-piece.

Detail 02

Cello sized

Matched to a cello bridge's width and thickness. It will not seat on a smaller instrument.

Detail 03

Bridge-mounted mute

Damps bridge vibration, cutting volume and taking edge off the top end rather than just lowering it evenly.

Detail 04

$4.39

Cheap enough to keep two — one on the instrument, one in the case.

Detail 05

Stays on between uses

No fumbling in the case during a rest. Slide it up for muted passages, slide it back down after.

Final check

Know before you order

  1. 01Threading it onto the strings the first time takes patience
  2. 02Check it clears the strings when parked below the bridge
  3. 03Reduces volume; it will not make practice silent

Product questions

Before you decide

Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.

01Does this mute enough for apartment practice?

It cuts volume noticeably and softens the tone, but the cello is still audible. Heavy practice mutes go further.

02Can I leave it on the strings all the time?

Yes. It parks below the bridge and slides up when you need it.

03Will it fit a violin?

No. This is sized for a cello bridge.

04Does it change the tuning?

No. It sits below the bridge or on it and does not alter string pitch when parked.