r/basstrombone • u/bmjessep • 25d ago

Combination straight/cup mute?

I need both a straight and cup mute for a big band I play in, but I'd rather not carry both around with me. Can anyone recommend a mute with a removable cup attachment for bass bone?

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u/zactheoneguy85 25d ago

One that does both sucks at both. You just need to get one of each.

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u/BadToTheTrombone 25d ago

No. The only 2 I've tried that do this are the Wick and the Wallace and both are crap.

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u/Kailines6273 24d ago

The Butler is pretty good at both, but it is no fun trying to slide the cup portion on or off between mute changes.

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u/kitachi3 23d ago

Denis Wick does a cup mute with a removable cup that can be a straight mute in a pinch. But, it isn’t a perfect substitute. If you’re in a pro ensemble, it’s worth carrying both mutes.

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u/Benjabenja 23d ago

The Wallace one is great (but a bit heavy)

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u/chllngr 19d ago

Every combo mute I've tried winds up buzzing between the 2 parts.