Ultra Cello Practice Mute
By Bech
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| 8 in stock |
Description
Heavy rubber mute, Ultra brand. Muting level suitable for normal needs e.g. in own home. For full size and 3/4 cello.
Specifications
- Heavy rubber
- Made in USA
Customer reviews:
15
4
1
Beginner
'Ultra' cello practice mute
11
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12
found the following review helpful
Pros: This mute is easy to position and effective in dampening down the sound level. Also, its large size helps the beginner focus on their bowing technique. It’s good value in regards to performance and price.
Cons: Unfortunately the bass seems to reverberate a little but this could be down to the individuality of the instrument.
Other: If blocking out sound is imperative, I've found that a metal mute does this better (and perhaps with a little less bass reverberation) - although they are more expensive.
Beginner
Inexpensive and effective practice aid
6
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6
found the following review helpful
Pros: The mute works well to attenuate the volume produced during practice, which is useful as I have close (though understanding!) neighbours. It's easy to mount, and to dismount too.
Cons: No contrary issues.
Other: It's not really an issue with the mute itself, but when I tune the strings with the mute mounted, I generally have to re-tune the strings when the mute is removed. My teacher says this is not uncommon, so it's merely something to be aware of.
Professional
Very muting mute
4
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5
found the following review helpful
Pros: Offers effective muting while still maintaining a bit of tone and resonance so you don't feel like you're practising on a piece of cheesewire. Makes me feel better about practising around flatmates.
Cons: Nothing - does what I need it to do
Professional
Beginner
Great quality cello mute,great price !
3
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3
found the following review helpful
Pros: Very good quality item,-easy to fit,stays in place,does`nt alter the tone quality of the instrument.Would reccomend to other cello players.
Cons: There is nothing that I didnt like about it at all.
Beginner
great for the neighbours
2
out of
2
found the following review helpful
Pros: great - cuts the volume in half without killing the tone of my cello too much, the neighbours are very grateful!
Cons: has created a killer of a wolf note that can't be moved/cured with any of the eliminators that I own.
Other: can't praise string zone high enough for their customer service
Teacher
Grade 8+
Beginner
Worth it if you need one
Pros: Significantly lowered the volume of my cello Doesn't damage the instrument Doesn't get in the way of playing Can tune the sound level by how close to the strings it is
Cons: It was a little difficult to get on at first, but easier afterwards distorts the sound a bit
Other: Overall, I think this mute is definitely worth it if you need to lower the volume of your cello (e.g. due to neighbours). However, due to sound distortion I wouldn't use a mute if I didn't need one. That being said, I have been able to play cello for a lot longer as it is now much quieter
Keen Amateur
