The design our mute was not intended to be used onstage during a concert. Our practice mute is perfect for use while traveling, in the hotels, in your residence, in the airports, and even onstage. The result is a practice mute that cuts between 26 and 32 decibels (depending on dynamic played), has very little air resistance, and plays evenly throughout all registers. There are a great number of variables that must be taken into account: airflow and its trajectory while inside the mute, throat size of the mute, proper positioning in the bell, and the number and positioning of holes on the base. Balu over 5 years of continuous tweaking until he found the perfect design. Were the most challenging mutes to develop.

Thunder Limited Edition Balu Straight: $399.95.If ordering a Bling mute, please specify which color youвЂ™d like in the вЂњmessage to sellerвЂќ box. We hope that you will be the next happy Balu Straight Mute owner, joining the 5000+ satisfied owners in the world today. The mute is very sturdy and can take quite a lot of punishment (within reason, some past customers thought they could put it up to the вЂњslammed in the car doorвЂќ test). The Straight Mute is fully tunable and comes with a beautiful string.

Thanks to the dual-layer cork (a Balu innovation), the mute will вЂњstickвЂќ inside the bell, keeping it centered and eliminating any wobbling, an important factor in keeping the mute aligned properly for a consistent air flow. All Balu French Horn Mutes have the same high degree of sound and quality, regardless of beautiful finish selected.ДЄre known for their clear projection and even tone quality throughout all registers. They encompass all traits that one could love in a mute: clear and projected sound, consistent through ALL registers, dual-layer cork (a Balu innovation), adjustable tuning for perfect intonation, superior body construction for unrivaled strength, and on top of all of that, unsurpassed beauty. Widely recognized as the choice for professionals and amateurs alike, ( click here) Balu French Horn Mutes are proudly made in the United States with US materials and labor.

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