A mute ~Ultra-lightweight reinforced carbon fiber trumpet mute~ The producer, F. Alex, graduated from a music university in Germany and is currently a trumpet player at the Hagen Opera House. He himself was dissatisfied with commercially available mutes when playing, so he conducted extensive research based on his own playing experience and perfected a mute using high-grade polylactic acid (PLA) reinforced carbon fiber. It is harder and more durable than plastic, and produces a brighter tone. This high-performance mute offers excellent intonation across all registers and produces a sound similar to that of a wooden mute. The feel of playing remains unchanged even with the mute attached, and its ultra-lightweight design reduces the weight burden during performance. The straight cup comes with interchangeable rubber pads of different thicknesses, allowing you to adjust the depth of insertion. It is also compatible with rotary trumpets. ●Player comments - Andrei Kavalinsky (Principal player of the Orchestre National de France) With its excellent intonation and ease of sound production, this is a superb mute that allows trumpet players to express a rich tone. André Schoch (German brass soloist / Former principal player of the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra) This is a fantastic mute that can handle all ranges of trumpets and produce a wide variety of tones. It achieves perfect intonation and a comfortable playing feel. ●Straight Multitone: Excellent intonation from low to high notes, providing a comfortable playing feel. By changing the bottom plate, you can produce different tones. The set includes three types of plates: copper, stainless steel, and wood. • Copper / Warm, rich sound • Stainless steel / Clear tone • Wood / Softer, warmer tone A set of 5.0mm and 5.6mm rubber pads is included, making it compatible with many piston and rotary trumpets. *Please note that we may open the product packaging (bag) during the inspection process. *If the item is in stock at the store or the importer, it can usually be ordered and shipped within 3-4 days. If the item is not in stock at our store or our importer, we may place an order with the manufacturer in the country of origin for made-to-order production. It may take several months. Please contact us for detailed information regarding stock availability and delivery times.