Denis Wick straight alto trombone / small flugelhorn mute

Introducing the Denis Wick DW5522 straight Alto Trombone / Small Flugelhorn muteSince the first design back in 1968, Denis Wick mutes have become the standard for what a high-quality mute should be. The DW5522 is a slightly bigger version of the world famous Denis Wick trumpet straight mute, and it’s perfect for Alto Trombones and Small Flugelhorns.This mute is perfectly in tune in all registers, with a great feel that doesn’t affect the ‘blow’ of the instrument. It’s very open, which gives it a full sound and avoids the problem of sharpness of pitch encountered in many other mutes. It’s also got the ability to produce a searing fortissimo as well as a controlled pianissimo.Denis Wick mutes are hand-crafted to produce a metal that is work-hardened, and the hand-spun aluminium is both light and extremely resonant. This makes it free-blowing and extremely responsive. It’s the go-to choice of even the most demanding musicians.The choice of professionals, Made from hand-spun aluminium, Uses real cork to produce a snug fit in the bell of the instrument, Perfectly in tune in all registers, With a great feel that doesn’t affect the ‘blow’ of the instrument, Can produce a searing fortissimo as well as a controlled pianissimo