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PETER GANE MUTES - HANDMADE PROFESSIONAL QUALITY FIBRE MUTESHISTORYStarted in the winter of 1973 when, quite by chance, Peter was down at his local pub with his neighbour remarking that he was unable to find suitable fibre mutes for either himself or his students. This sparked off a lively discussion as his neighbour, Len, an auto electrician by trade, who also happened to be extremely skilled in moulding fibre glass canoes. A handshake was made and Len started to explore the challenges involved in producing a fibre glass mute fibre glass being the best quality material in use at that time.In simple terms Len measured the trombone bell and soon a wooden plug was made and from this a female mould. Over the next few months a number of mutes were made and tested: long ones, short ones, thick and thin all with a different choice of base material. Some worked well, some were a complete waste of time. More research was needed to gain sufficient technical information on acoustics, wavelengths, nodes, anti-nodes, displacement anti-nodes, cylindrical pipes both open and closed, harmonics, how they worked and how they affected sound quality and intonation both in practice and performance.Finally, a number of mutes were made that came close to being professionally acceptable. The only problem was the quality of sound produced by the fibre glass resin. This was not all that could be desired an alternative fibre material needed to be found.Eventually, and after quite some searching, this substitute material was found. Techniques of working with the new material by hand were gradually mastered by Len and requests for new designs of specialist handmade quality mutes began to arrive. Each new mute had to be designed, patterns made, each requiring its own mould, clamps and range of strong but flexible corks. Every new mute had to be tested by a top professional before being passed as suitable for sale.Orders began to flow and despite the process being labour intensive with some mutes taking days to cut, form, glue, shape, paint and finish, they are still flowing from the craftsmans bench some 40 years later.After Lens unfortunate demise in 2002, Gerry birch stepped in to save the mutes from extinction. Armed with little more than a book of designs, a box of moulds and his ability to make something from almost nothing, a skill he continues to utilise by repairing instrument deemed unrepairable by modern repairers, he resurrected the production of the mutes and has been instrumental in furthering the mutes to where they are today. Fast forward 15 years and the torch has been passed again. This time with all the necessary tools and knowledge to continue the production of Peter Gane Mutes and to fulfil the initial goal of the company. To provide brass players with quality fibre mutes. WHO IS PETER GANEPeter Gane is one of Britains leading brass specialists. At the age of 16 he won an open scholarship to study trombone at the Royal Manchester College of Music and at the age of 19 he became a member of the London Symphony Orchestra. A founder and former president of the British Trombone Association with many publications to his credit, Peter Gane has earned particular recognition for his work with young people. He has a long-standing association with the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain and the European Union Youth Orchestra where he has been professor of trombone since 1977 and 1984 respectively. As a teacher, brass specialist and conductor he has taken master classes and workshops in many European conservatoires as well as with professional groups in Germany, France, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Spain, Holland, Austria, Italy and the U.S.A. His international reputation has recently been confirmed by the presentation of 'Neill Humfeld award for excellence in trombone teaching' by the International Trombone Association.He became a professor of the Guildhall School of Music & Drama in 1971, was elected a Fellow of the School in 1981 and is currently Head of the Department of Wind and Percussion where he regularly conducts and records with the Guildhall School of Music Symphonic Wind Ensemble.Peters recent publications include: The Good Brass Guide, Trombone Books 1 & 2, published by the Guildhall School.Circuit Training for Trombone, Slide Systems, Five Games, Guildhall 125, World in Motion, Mansion House Fanfare, published by Warwick Music.How Trombonists do it, published by Brass Wind.Brass Medals, published by the Associated BoardPRODUCTIONUnlike many 'Hand Made' products these days which are just hand assembled from machine built parts, Peter Gane Mutes are hand made from start to finish. The mutes start their life as a flat sheet before being cut, formed, glued, punched, riveted, scraped, sanded, corked, painted, varnished and stickered all by hand with the end result being a mute that works as well today as when they were first introduced more than 40 years ago. PRODUCTSStraight Mute - Available for: Piccolo TrumpetEbTrumpet / Soprano CornetBb Trumpet / CornetFlugel HornFrench HornTenor Horn (Pictured)Baritone HornTenor TromboneBass TromboneEuphoniumEEb TubaBBb TubaFixed Cup Mute - Available for:Piccolo TrumpetEbTrumpet / Soprano CornetFlugel HornTenor HornBaritone HornEuphonium (Pictured)EEb TubaBBb TubaAdjustable Cup Mute - Available for:Bb Trumpet - Small or Large BellSmall Bore Tenor TromboneLarge Bore Tenor Trombone (Pictured)Bass Tenor TromboneBucket Mute - Available for:Bb Trumpet (Pictured)Small / medium Bore Tenor TromboneLarge Bore Tenor TromboneBass Tenor TrombonePractice Mute - Available for:Piccolo TrumpetEb Trumpet / Soprano CornetBb Trumpet / CornetFlugel HornTenor Horn (Pictured)Baritone HornTenor TromboneBass TromboneEuphoniumEEb TubaBBb Tuba

UpMute DescriptionThe UPMUTE practice mute gives a feeling of freedom and total control of the whole register and the intonation, from the lowest pedal tones until the highest register.Following the UPSOUND philosophy, UPMUTE is not just a practice mute; it improves the development of your sound quality and richness. Thanks to its perfect amount of resistance, it offers a great focus and centre in the sound, stabilizing day to day a great deal of frequencies and creating homogeneity in the associated harmonics.It gathers the five essential requirements:INTONATIONMINIMUM RESISTANCE TO THE AIR FLOWSOUND QUALITYVERY SOFT, IT DOES NOT DISTURBLIGHTWEIGHT AND EASILY TO CARRY AROUND in most bagsJust perfect!IMPORTANT: To put in or take out your mute, just pressure it against de bell or pull it out WITHOUT turning it, since it could cause premature wear of the rubber joinAvailable for trumpet, Spanish cornet, French horn, tenor trombone and bass trombone 

Mute Baritone Practice Denis Wick 5536 AluminiumDescription:Denis Wick practice mutes are perhaps the best teaching aid ever invented. Not only do they fulfil the need for the IN TUNE painless practice, so essential in the development of every young player and an indispensible 'hotel mute' for the professional, but they also possible an enormous improvement in tone quality using the entire vital capacity as a vibrating air column by opening the throat spaces through playing loudly in the low register. 

TPT-2A Trumpet Bubble MuteEdgy and almost biting, the bubble mute offers and wonderfully distinctive sound. The acoustic design of Jo-Ral TPT 2A Bubble Mute gives it a near perfect intonation across all registers, resounding projection, and an almost meaty buzz unmatched by any other.The Jo-Ral 2A Trumpet Bubble Mute has a unique shape and spun aluminum construction that give it a distinctive tone especially desirable for jazz musicians. Jo-Ral mutes also feature neoprene-enhanced composite cork pads that provide extra durability. The result is a more pliable cork that grips well and doesnt dry out, become brittle or break offso it lasts longer while easily accommodating fine adjustments for a perfect fit.Features:Crafted from lightweight spun aluminumGreat for that cool and fusion jazzPliable neoprene-enhanced composite cork pads offer lasting durability and gripSoft felt cap for extra protectionNear-perfect intonationMade in the USA

TPT-1C Trumpet Straight MutePiercing and bright, the sound of a straight mute is unmistakable. Its perhaps the most widely used because of its ability to complement a host of musical stylesdelivering an exciting tonal quality with near-perfect intonation. Lightweight and easy to use, Jo-Ral straight mutes are a favorite of trumpet players at every level and in any discipline, from classic jazz players to symphonic musicians.The Jo-Ral TPT-1C Trumpet Straight Mute is made of spun aluminum, and has been tested to perform evenly in all registers. Finished with a copper bottom, producing a powerfully dark and rich sound. Jo-Ral mutes also feature neoprene-enhanced composite cork pads that provide extra durability. The result is a more pliable cork that grips well and doesnt dry out, become brittle or break offso it lasts longer while easily accommodating fine adjustments for a perfect fit.Features:Crafted from lightweight spun aluminum and copperGreat for that classic jazz soundPliable neoprene-enhanced composite cork pads offer lasting durability and gripSoft felt cap for extra protectionNear-perfect intonationMade in the USA

TPT-1A Trumpet Straight MutePiercing and bright, the sound of a straight mute is unmistakable. Its perhaps the most widely used because of its ability to complement a host of musical stylesdelivering an exciting tonal quality with near-perfect intonation. Lightweight and easy to use, Jo-Ral straight mutes are a favorite of trumpet players at every level and in any discipline, from classic jazz players to symphonic musicians.Made of the highest quality hand-spun aluminum, Jo-Ral TPT-1A Trumpet Straight Mutes are designed and tested to perform evenly in all registers. Jo-Ral mutes also feature neoprene-enhanced composite cork pads that provide extra durability. The result is a more pliable cork that grips well and doesnt dry out, become brittle or break offso it lasts longer while easily accommodating fine adjustments for a perfect fit.Features:Crafted from lightweight spun aluminumGreat for that classic jazz soundNear-perfect intonationPliable neoprene-enhanced composite cork pads offer lasting durability and gripSoft felt cap for extra protectionMade in the USA