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nieuwguyski Heavyweight Member
Joined: 06 Feb 2002 Posts: 2358 Location: Santa Cruz County, CA
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Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2011 4:18 pm Post subject: |
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I use this one:
http://www.agmusic.com/mute_master.html
But I don't know if they're still being made. The original inventor, Terry Ross, died over two years ago, but his email is still shown at the bottom of the page. _________________ J. Notso Nieuwguyski |
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garrett901 Heavyweight Member
Joined: 07 Jan 2009 Posts: 1248 Location: Vacaville CA
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loweredsixth Heavyweight Member
Joined: 24 Feb 2005 Posts: 1846 Location: Fresno, California, USA, North America, Earth, Solar System, Orion Arm, Milky Way Galaxy, Universe
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Ze Regular Member
Joined: 16 Jul 2011 Posts: 68
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Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2011 5:28 pm Post subject: |
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Jeff is right, the hook rocks! I got for free w/ a trumpet, but in hindsight I'd pay the 60$ it's up to now, no question. I have 2 horns & 3 mutes on mine, convenient & rock solid. |
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jhatpro Heavyweight Member
Joined: 17 Mar 2002 Posts: 10209 Location: The Land Beyond O'Hare
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Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2011 5:32 pm Post subject: |
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I've tried several varieties and the one I like best is the Silent Mute Tray from www.brassaid.com
It holds four mutes, hangs from the bottom of a Manhasset stand, and fits in a single tpt case.
Might work with a big band front style stand - not sure. _________________ Jim Hatfield
"The notes are there - find them.” Mingus
2021 Martinus Geelan Custom
2005 Bach 180-72R
1965 Getzen Eterna Severinsen
1946 Conn Victor
1998 Scodwell flugel
1986 Bach 181 cornet
1954 Conn 80A cornet
2002 Getzen bugle |
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Sustained note Heavyweight Member
Joined: 05 Oct 2004 Posts: 643 Location: Givat Shmuel, Israel
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Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2011 6:07 pm Post subject: |
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Lots of great options given. Thanks a lot to all who responded. _________________ Michael Greenberg
Giv'at Shmuel
Israel
Trumpet: Schilke B1 (2005)
Mouthpiece: Schilke Soloiste MG1
(Marc Geujon) gold plated
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mahler32 Regular Member
Joined: 08 Oct 2011 Posts: 54
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Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2011 6:41 pm Post subject: |
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My personal favorite is the floor Or my knee pit! Hasn't failed me yet!!! |
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trpthrld Heavyweight Member
Joined: 09 Mar 2007 Posts: 4820
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Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2011 8:02 pm Post subject: |
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trmptz wrote: | The one that sells on Horntrader looks good but $60+ is really steep! |
When I got my Indiana Music Racks several years ago, which is the same thing that Steve sells except that you can actually GET them (Indiana Music doesn't make 'em anymore), they were $75. Yes, it's steep but it's the best mute rack I've ever had and well worth the $60+ Steve is peddling his for.
Sustained note wrote: | The Manhassett trumpet mute-holder got 2 lukewarm reviews on Amazon.
The price for the Trombone one on ebay isn't bad - $21 including shipping.
I'll think about it. Thanks. |
Dillon Music - much better price:
www.dillonmusic.com/p-3443-manhasset-mute-holder.aspx
mahler32 wrote: | My personal favorite is the floor Or my knee pit! Hasn't failed me yet!!! |
Don't forget under your armpit!
wow - lots of cool mute holders out on the market...and everyone one of them would look better with a Best Damn Trumpet Lead Pipe Swab Period! hanging off it... _________________ Tim Wendt
www.trumpetherald.com/marketplace.php?task=detail&id=147567&s=The-Best-Trumpet-Lead-Pipe-Swab-EVER-
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPWAJqghk24&feature=youtu.be |
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PhxHorn Heavyweight Member
Joined: 29 Jan 2003 Posts: 2190 Location: Phoenix, AZ
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Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2011 9:37 pm Post subject: |
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The Manhasset ones get in the way of page turns, I've found. I have one of the very last racks sold by Indiana Music. He sold a handful to a waiting list a couple years ago and I got one. I also have one from Muteholder.net, called Floor-no-More, which is actually my favorite because you screw the clamp onto the stand. It has plastic rings that are very sturdy. Unfortunately, Muteholder seems to have taken down their site.
The Horntrader version is very nice, but it has a big 'jumper cable' clamp that has its limitations. If you have to clamp it onto the inner part of the stand (say, if you're up on a riser and the stand is on the floor, so you have to extend the stand to get it up high), then you have to stick little segments of rubber hose over the clamp to make it grab onto the stand.
The Silent Mute Tray looks pretty nifty, though.
Regarding the issue of clamping onto a flimsy music stand, you can always bring a mic stand and clamp it onto that. That works if you're using big band 'box' stands, too.
If I had to buy one these days, I'd get the Horntrader or Silent Tray. Actually, I'd buy two and put one in the closet. The good ones don't seem to stick around forever, so get a good one while you can!
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trpthrld Heavyweight Member
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trumpaholic Heavyweight Member
Joined: 02 Sep 2005 Posts: 1501 Location: Lindsay Ontario Canada
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Posted: Thu Dec 15, 2011 3:54 am Post subject: |
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what I really like about the Indiana Mute Rack, now being sold by Horntrader.com is the fact that it folds up and will fit in my case, sets up in seconds and will attatch to a chair leg, Manhassett type of stand or the portable Hamilton trumpet stand that I used for years. 60.00 is certainly a fair market value in my opinion! _________________ Have horn, will travel! |
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PhxHorn Heavyweight Member
Joined: 29 Jan 2003 Posts: 2190 Location: Phoenix, AZ
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Posted: Thu Dec 15, 2011 8:11 am Post subject: |
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I'm going to provide some pics of the one from Muteholder.net so you can see what it is (last one has the Indiana Music one next to it folded up):
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The contact info I have reads as follows:
Floor No More
Cup, pencil, and mute holder by J. R. Williams
3101 N. 2nd St., Mpls, MN 55411
Ph: 612-522-4381
Fax: 612-522-3453
A bit of googling and I found a website for his machine shop:
http://jrwilliamsco.com/
Email: customerservice@jrwilliamsco.com
I know he may be living at least part time in AZ. Maybe he's got some extras laying around. If you see a used one for sale, get it! |
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MahlerIsTheMAN Regular Member
Joined: 15 Mar 2007 Posts: 67 Location: Ithaca
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nyctrumpeter Heavyweight Member
Joined: 23 Feb 2008 Posts: 1992 Location: New York City
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Posted: Fri Dec 23, 2011 9:25 pm Post subject: |
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That was my mute setup subbing at the Big Apple Circus this year. Used the one sold by horn trader(indiana music)
_________________ CG Benge @1975
Reeves Custom
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trumpetchops Heavyweight Member
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Posted: Sat Dec 24, 2011 4:47 am Post subject: |
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I have a few holders. The one I use all the time is the first one recommended here.
They all have some problem. Some of them only work on a wire stand because the clamp is too small. Some you can't use on the big band stands the the band has and makes you use. The first one on the thread doesn't have any of those problems. I haven't had a time where I couldn't use it.
The one problem I've had is when I have to change quickly, the corks hit the wire ring. Too much hitting the ring damages the corks. _________________ Joe Spitzer
Monroe Ct. |
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trumpaholic Heavyweight Member
Joined: 02 Sep 2005 Posts: 1501 Location: Lindsay Ontario Canada
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Posted: Sat Dec 24, 2011 5:15 am Post subject: |
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When I used to play in a big band with those BB stands, I used a Hamilton trumpet stand, removed the rubber base and clamped my stand onto it, worked really well for me, or the chair leg.
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j56/trumpaholic/100_1381.jpg
Why settle for less?[/b] _________________ Have horn, will travel! |
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TrentAustin Heavyweight Member
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