[Trombone-l] Harmon Mute

[Harlan Feinstein]

> 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.

Stan may have the opportunity, though, to buy two inexpensive  
individual mutes that'd each sound better than the Harmon combination  
mute.  I thought the combo mute sounds junky across the board.

Some sample prices from Woodwind/Brasswind in the US, for comparison:

   humes & berg "stonelined" trombone straight mute - $14
   humes & berg "stonelined" trombone cup - $21

   harmon trombone "triple play" - $40

You got some good recommendations from others for alternatives to the  
straight mute above, but just these two cost 12% less than the combo  
and sound 100% better.

--Harlan