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Ultra Violin Practice Mute - Rubber (fits 1/16 - 1/4 size)

Item # 1380 14

$3.29


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4 Stars
 
Medium-strong muting effect. Made of firm rubber material that provides a bit less clear tone than metal mute, but rubber has less risk to the instrument if the mute should fall off accidentally. Grips entire bridge.

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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    40 Stars
    Posted By: Anonymous from ROCKVILLE , MD
    December 30, 2012

    Wonderful for 1/8 & under...possibly iffy for 1/4

    This mute does a decent job at lowering the volume of the smallest of violins... a definite plus during practice time! Have used it on both a 1/8 and 1/4 violin. HOWEVER, depending on your ridge, it may be a tight fit on a 1/4 sized instrument. We've found it very tricky to set on a 1/4 without hindering the vibration of the outer (G and E) strings. Just a bit off direction and the vibrating string can knock against the side of the mute. So five stars for 1/8 violins and under, but since can be iffy for 1/4 sizes (for which it is also advertised) four stars total. ... (See Full Review)

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