'Tourte' Violin Shape Violin/Viola Mute
By Tourte
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| 17 in stock |
Description
Popular rubber mute which stays on the instrument. Locates on one string.
Specifications
- Soft rubber
- Stays on instrument
- For all violins and violas
- Made in USA
Customer reviews:
29
4
1
Keen Amateur
Inexpensive and effective
14
out of
15
found the following review helpful
Pros: I like this better than the Tourte round mute because it sits securely on the strings when not in use - the round version tends to be much looser and rattles a bit. Its looks have a touch of individuality that score over the round one too. A rubber mute is best generally because it won't damage the strings - this can be a problem with some of the wire contraptions on offer. I've had many different mutes over the years and there's little to choose between them for sound quality, so convenience and price are the main areas to consider - this mute takes some beating on both counts.
Cons: Nothing to complain about really - it does the job very well.
Professional
Perfect non-rattle mute.
6
out of
6
found the following review helpful
Pros: This mute is better than the more common (Tourte branded) one in this shape, which is a harder rubber and doesn't stay in place on the string when not in use. This one stays put perfectly and therefore doesn't rattle. My perfect mute! And dead cheap - who can ask for more.
Cons: nothing
Professional
Great little mute!
6
out of
6
found the following review helpful
Pros: very nice. love that silky muted sound. fixes easily to your strings when you're not using it.
Cons: not quite as good as the wooden mutes for that lovely muted sound, but the wooden ones can't be fixed to your strings so are a bit impractical. also easily lost. particularly if you lend to someone. but that's got nothing to do with product quality!
Professional
Beginner
Cheap & effective
3
out of
3
found the following review helpful
Pros: Was very cheap and works really well, giving my violin a really nice sound whilst muting it effectively. Can stay on the violin when not in use which is really useful as it means it doesn't get lost.
Cons: None
Teacher
Beginner
Beginner
Keen Amateur
Cost efficient and practical violin mute.
2
out of
2
found the following review helpful
Pros: Fits securely without marking the bridge. Not too expensive.
Cons: They are small enough to loose but this is no different to many others of a similar size. Still my favorite though.
Professional
An excellent viola mute
3
out of
4
found the following review helpful
Pros: This is an excellent Viola mute, gripping the bridge well and creating that 'ideal' muted sound. When not in use it stows neatly down the string against the tailpiece with a little notch at the top so that it can be 'clipped' onto the string to stop it moving around and buzzing.
Cons: Was a little fiddly to use at first as I was used to using another type of mute. This issue went away by the second concert I performed with it.
