[Trombone-l] Harmon Mute

[Jeff Albert]

On 9/12/07, Wayne Dyess <texastbone at gt.rr.com> wrote:
>
> On Sep 12, 2007, at 2:40 AM, Stan Brager wrote:
>
> >
> > Based upon your answers, it sounds like the Harmon would do the
> > trick unless
> > there's something that I'm missing.
> >
> > Thanks to all who responded.
>
>
> I read those answers differently, I guess.  I thought most folks said
> you'd be better off getting two mutes.  Based on my experience, I can
> tell you the same thing.
>
> I had one of those "harmon" mutes.  Maybe two.  They don't last over
> the long haul, so be prepared to buy again in a year or so.
>
> Best to bite the bullet now and get you a good straight (Tom Crown
> type) and a dedicated cup (H&B).  Even then, I've had to purchase
> many a cup over the last 30 years.
>
> A trumpet "harmon" is wonderful.  I love the sound and the
> flexibility.  The trombone harmon, however, is not the same animal.
>
>

I think some of us maybe misunderstanding.  Stan is talking about a
mute made by the Harmon company, but it is not a harmon style mute (as
made famous by Miles).

Yes, there are better sounding mutes out there, that may last longer,
but Stan is playing in two amateur groups, one of which doesn't even
bother to specify all cups or all straights.  The combo straight/cup
made by harmon will be fine for what he needs.

A dually Ford 250 diesel does what a truck does much better than a
little Ford Ranger pickup, but if I am just going to Lowe's to get
mulch, do I need anything more than the Ranger?

Jeff
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