Ultra Rubber Practice Mute
$8.50
The rubber mute is the most forgiving and therefore the most universal in terms of it fitting safely on thick or thin bridges. Weight approximately 66 grams. Fits 4/4 and 7/8th cellos, but depending on bridge diameter and string spacing. It is not a good fit for small size cellos.
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1-hole mute Tourte
The Tourte style 1-hole rubber mute can stay on the string’s afterlength when not in use. You can quickly slide it up and on the bridge as needed. Some people prefer the 1-hole mute as it leaves more room for a wolf eliminator on an adjacent string. It may tend to slide farther down the afterlength of the string than the 2-hole mute. This is not a practice mute, but is used when playing music noted “con sordino.” ~ 6 grams
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2-hole mute Tourte
The Tourte 2-hole rubber mute can stay on the instrument when not in uses. You can quickly slide it up and on the bridge as needed. This is not a practice mute, but is used when playing music noted “con sordino.” It can be used along with a wolf suppressor and does not need to be centered on the D-G strings, just two adjacent strings.
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Artino Practice Mute
This hybrid metal mute by Artino weighs ~110g, and its wide, straight style may not ideal if your bridge is more contoured, Belgian v. French, width and thickness all contribute to fit. However, the two screws at the top can be loosened slightly to allow the mute to sit further down on the bridge, as pictured in the gallery.
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My Mute
My Mute, at 260 grams, with an adjustable arm that reaches down onto the bridge and securely clamps, is the most effective practice mute we have found. It is the combination of the mass and ability to suppress more vibration in the wood that makes this superior for cellists in apartments, hotel rooms, with sleeping family…anyone who needs major sound reduction while needing to still practice productively. Due to variations in bridge cut, low or high heart, the results may differ slightly. But you can see why it is a good/safe fit regardless of the bridge’s curvature.
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