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MUTES
Varying materials to help you keep quiet
RATTLE AWAY
D’Addario’s Spector Mute for violin was created to eliminate rattling while playing and minimise interference with the instrument’s sound. The mute slides next to the bridge and does not need to be directly put on it. It is available in black and copper colours. D’Addario Spector Mute for violin $10 email contact via website web www.daddario.com
SOUND YOUR HORN
The animal-horn violin and viola mutes from Eenhar were made to avoid choking the instrument’s tone while still using natural materials. The mutes are available in the thinner Solo and thicker Orchester versions. They also come in either light or black horn and can be engraved with initials on request. Eenhar animal horn mutes from €30 email contact@eenhar.lu web www.eenhar.lu
SILENCE IS GOLDEN
WMutes’s violin practice mutes are made of brass and plated with either gold, ruthenium or silver. They are available in both matte and polished versions. While the sound is similar to a standard practice mute, this product was created to have a richer, more stable and focused sound, and the rubber-cork inside was added to fit smoothly on the bridge. They can be personalised with up to 15 characters. WMutes practice mute for violin from €68 email contact via website web www.wmutes.com