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NMMark
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 10, 2013 7:54 pm    Post subject: Wallace Collection Mutes?? Reply with quote

Hey all,

Anyone here ever try any of the Wallace Collection mutes? There are only three dealers in the US listed on the Wallace Collection website (www.wallacebrass.co.uk) so I thought I would ask here...the only two I am interested in are the aluminum/copper bottom straight and the adjustable cup cup mute....any feedback (as well as an idea as to pricing) is much appreciated!!

Cheers,
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Tom K.
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 18, 2013 5:35 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I only have the blue (not metal) straight mute, which is great, nice soft sound, not strident of brittle at all. I got it at Dillons Music.
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PostPosted: Tue Jul 15, 2014 7:57 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I know this hasn't been active for a while but I figured I would chime in since there isn't much information about these mutes. I own the Wallace Dual Cup Mute (TWC-401S) which comes with both the cornet and trumpet cups. One is a V-shape and one is a bowl shape. It is a great sounding, flexible mute! I have use this to replace my Shastock Cup, Denis Wick, and Mic-A-Mute.

I also own the Wallace Aluminum/Copper Bottom Straight (TWC-302) and it sounds great! Free blowing with a great articulated sound. I used this to replace my Tom Crown Gemini copper bottom mute and this has a great sound from low F# on up.

The Wallace Harmon/Jazz Bubble Mute (TWC-501) is expensive but great. It includes a regular stem and a smaller stem with an adjustable resistance piece. This replaced my vintage original 1920's Harmon, Copper SwingMaster, and JoRal Bubble Mute.

The Studio Practice (TWC-M17) is nice and free blowing with an adjustable resistance piece as well! Intonation for me isn't as good as the other pieces but it's a practice mute - I haven't found any that have great intonation from Renuzit to Best Brass.

The intonation and blow of all of these mutes are great and they are the only ones I use now. I first tried them when I was playing Monette and have used on my Xeno C, Calicchio Bb 1sZ/2, and Yamaha 6330S Cornet.

I am also excited about getting one of their SoloTone mutes soon to see how it compares to my Shastock. Iain Muirhead also told me they are soon to release a new bucket mute that would be nice to try. These mutes are more expensive than some of your other options ($125 for the harmon mute above) but I have not regretted the purchase.

I use them for orchestra, brass band, concert band, big band, combo, and commercial recording sessions and have received compliments every time.
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PostPosted: Tue Jul 15, 2014 5:19 pm    Post subject: Wallace Collection Mutes Reply with quote

I have several of these mutes and all are quite well made and sound wonderful. Some are lighter and some are heavier both in sound and weight. The dual adjustable cup yields many different shades of colors.

The "V" shaped models are interesting and project well.

Bill Dishman
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PostPosted: Wed Jul 23, 2014 7:48 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hi guys,
For some reason, my antivirus software blocks the Wallace website?? Says it contains malware!
Could you tell me who the U.S. dealers are?

Thanks.
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PostPosted: Wed Jul 23, 2014 10:44 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Here are the dealers from the map on their website when you click on US dealers. None are listed on their dealer page under US.

http://www.alasmus.com
http://www.hickeys.com/
http://www.poperepair.com/
http://www.husonics.com/
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PostPosted: Thu Jul 24, 2014 3:15 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

The copper bottom straight mute is fantastic but heavy at the front. Needs put in firmly, but what a sound. What a price too...
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PostPosted: Thu Jul 24, 2014 5:00 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

The practice mute is great. Keeps the sound right down and has been used by some in brass band contests to keep volume down on muted parts
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PostPosted: Thu Jul 24, 2014 5:10 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

RonD wrote:
Hi guys,
For some reason, my antivirus software blocks the Wallace website?? Says it contains malware!
Could you tell me who the U.S. dealers are?

Thanks.


Your antivirus blocks it for the right reason...
The website does contain a trojan.......
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PostPosted: Sat Jul 26, 2014 9:07 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

We have quite a few Wallace Mutes in stock at Hickeys in Ithaca. You can just go to www.hickeys.com and search "Wallace mute trumpet". That will bring up 20+ Wallace trumpet mutes with photos too.
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PostPosted: Mon Aug 04, 2014 1:12 pm    Post subject: Wallace Mutes Available Reply with quote

We have selection of Wallace Mutes available http://www.alasmus.com/categories/wallace-mutes.html

We are located in Saint Cloud, MN and ship within 24 hours of purchase.
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