Shield or Menuhin Mute for Violin/Viola by Alpine Mute Co.
By Alpine Mute Co.
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Description
The Alpine Mute Co Menuhin Style Shield mutes are designed to create the warmest sound possible. The mutes do not rattle in general playing use and move on and off the bridge without undue noise, and work equally well on violin and viola.
They have been extensively tested to ensure the best quality and sound. The Professional model with brass insert is the most effective whilst the standard Artist model offers similar performance at a reduced price.
Producing a slightly brighter sound than the Black Professional Mute, the White Professional Mute is ideal for those players looking for a more direct yet warm sound, without changing the colour of the instrument.
Specifications
- Shield shape.
- Stays in situ when not in use.
- Professional model with brass insert for maximum warmth of tone and muting performance.
Customer reviews:
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Beginner
Effective and good quality
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10
found the following review helpful
Pros: This is very effective and does not overly affect the quality of the sound whilst still muting the volume.
Cons: It can rattle a little if you do not push it back towards the tailpiece.
Beginner
Best sounding mute
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8
found the following review helpful
Pros: Does not vibrate when not in use, unlike the traditional "Tourte" style. Allows more overtones to be heard. Good sound.
Cons: Expensive for a small piece of plastic and a bit of brass.
Other: Very good service, as usual.
Keen Amateur
Surprisingly effective for its size.
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6
found the following review helpful
Pros: Small and unobtrusive. Doesn't rattle or seem to vibrate when not in use.
Cons: It is a lot smaller than I had thought it should be....but it does the job.
Other: If you want bling, look elsewhere. I was initially underwhelmed when I first handled it...but after using it, it certainly does the job nicely.
Professional
Keen Amateur
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Keen Amateur
Good tone but very fiddly to use.
1
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1
found the following review helpful
Pros: When in position this mute is secure and produces a better tone than others I have tried. That is why I bought it, after trying one belonging to a friend.
Cons: When not in use and pushed back it rattles and creates weird noises. The instructions say push it well back to stop rattles but it won't go over the binding on the ends of the strings...so it remains loose. I therefore have to remove it completely when not is use, which is awkward - I have dropped it several times and nearly lost it down the 'f' hole.
Other: I love the sound but am disappointed by the impracticality of this mute. For the price I think it should be much easier to use.
Beginner
Menunhin Mute for Violin - a good buy for G5
1
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1
found the following review helpful
Pros: Great value, easy to fit and use; allows the sound of the strings to be gently muted without spoiling to sound. Made all the difference to G5 piece "The Holy Boy"! Also attractive when fitted - does not detract from the appearance of the violin in any way.
Cons: It needed to be removed when not in use if the piece required a really full sound, because even when pushed right back from bridge, it still affected the resonance a little.
Beginner
Excellence - at a price..
1
out of
1
found the following review helpful
Pros: Easy to fit and remove, small, neat and unobtrusive; lives on the instrument. Quite easy to activate and deactivate. Provides a useful degree of muting, especially at high frequencies, without adversely affecting the sound of the instrument.
Cons: Overpriced! Hence only 4.
