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Heavy Cello Practice Mute - Metal

Item # 1177

$12.99


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3 Stars
 
Maximum muting and clearest tone. Ideal for practicing in apartments or late at night (especially for difficult passages!) Best quality chrome-plated machine brass.

What Should I Look For in a Mute?
All string players should have at least one mute, and there are three important factors to consider. First and foremost, ease of use. How quickly can the mute be put in place or removed? How important is this to you? Orchestral players sometimes only have one measure to install or remove a mute. Secondly, sound quality. The goal of the mute is to lower the volume only, not dampen the good quality of your instrument. Regarding overall sound quality, the degree to which a mute "rattles" when not in use but still on the strings between the bridge and tailpiece is important as well. Third is aesthetics. Truth be told, many players consider the importance of overall look and feel, trying a variety of mutes to find out what works and looks best on their instrument. Fortunately, mutes are not too expensive, so this is a relatively low cost endeavor.
1-Year Limited Warranty
This item comes with Shar's 1 year warranty covering defects of workmanship or materials. General wear and tear or mis-use are not covered. Non-transferable.

Media Return Policy
These items are non-refundable unless defective. If defective, they must be returned within 30 days of purchase for same title replacement only. No refunds will be given.

If you have any questions about this product's warranty or to make a return, please contact our Customer Service Department at 800.793.4334 or email us at sharserv@sharmusic.com
 

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  • Rating:
    40 Stars
    Posted By: KENNETH KANTZER from Fairfax, NJ
    November 28, 2011

    requires a thin bridge

    This is in response to the reviewer below. Most bridges are simply too thick for it. This mute is special: it's different from other mutes. The mute isn't supposed to fit the way other's o: you have to push down pretty hard for it to stay. Having said that, it works on my bridge. If it does work, this mute can be INCREDIBLE. It makes a really awesomely small sound...great for some pieces out there that require a totally muted sound. ... (See Full Review)

    3 out of 3 people found this review helpful
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  • Rating:
    10 Stars
    Posted By: Anonymous from CHULA VISTA , CA
    October 19, 2010

    DO NO BUY THIS!!!

    The mute DOES NOT FIT THE BRIDGE! and my cello has a very thin bridge it's not even a thick bridge like other cellos have. The mute looks great is metal and very heavy i thought would work great ut it didn't!! the moment i try to fit it on the bridge it barely enter the first inch or so, i don't think this mute would even fit a smaller cello's bridge because the openings of the mute (where the bridge goes in) is ridiculously narrow! so now i have to return it! ... (See Full Review)

    3 out of 3 people found this review helpful
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