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Tourte Original Mute for Violin or Viola - Single

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Average Customer Rating:

4 Stars
 
The world's most popular mute! Has a slit in the side to allow mute to fit over string. Small pin on the top makes it easy to remove and slide down strings when not in use. Used for chamber music, orchestra and personal practice - light muting level. Orginal: Not a Copy!!

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.

"A commonly forgotten accessory to the string world is the mute. There are a variety of mutes available with even more varying qualities and prices. For the orchestra setting, I recommend something that can quickly be put on the bridge such as the Tourte, which I use. For practicing at home late at night, I use my ebony mute because it's heavier and dampens the volume more."
- Thomas La Forgia, Cellist & Shar Apprentice
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:
    30 Stars
    Posted By: Samuel from Kahului, HI
    April 07, 2009

    Cheap

    This product is definitely worth its price. It does mute well and is handy, but it has a huge downside: it stains the bridge. My brother had previously used this mute on his violin, and it had eft a very, very noticeable stain. I had also tried the same bridge on my new violin, and I noticed it started to stain that as well, so I stopped using it. Otherwise, it gets the job done. ... (See Full Review)

    12 out of 14 people found this review helpful
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  • Rating:
    40 Stars
    Posted By: GPW from Fairfield, CT
    January 07, 2009

    mute

    good but it does stain the bridge. very light muting

    12 out of 14 people found this review helpful
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