The Revolutionary Jet-Tone Euphonium and Tuba Mutes
The R&S Mutes
Typically, traditional metal mutes for tuba and euphonium produce a rather stuffy, resistant sound that can be difficult to control. This new mute is made of a highly resonant polymer that produces an incredibly free-blowing, beautiful sound.
The Unique, Patented Adjusting System
Tuba players also face the additional challenge of finding a mute that will fit the many bell sizes and flares that are being manufactured today. The R&S mute has a set of unique adjustable devices (patented) that allows the player to easily fit the mute to any bell size or flare. The adjusters also permit the musician to find the correct accoustic position for the mutes.
Smaller "Footprint" Means More Resonance
Because the adjusting mechanism is based on an 8 point contact system, the actual amount of bell contact is much less than with traditional corked mutes. When corks are used they come in contacct with a significant amount of the bell material which will kill resonance. The "footprint" of an R&S mute actually involves less than 2 square inches of bell surface, keeping the horn's inherent resonance, even while muted.
Indestructible
The polymer that these mutes are made from is pressure molded and can withstand a great deal of punnishment. If any damage were to occur from mis-use it would only be to the adjusting mechanism and repair kits are available for these that are not expensive.