SshhMute

jaysonr · Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2016 8:43 am Post subject: SshhMute

Hey everyone,
I have the new version of the Yamaha Silent Brass, and I've gotten to the point to where I almost never even use the electronics, I just use the mute. At my last lesson, my teacher showed me his SshhMute and I tried it, and for the brief time I noodled around on it, it felt better -- although I didn't have my silent brass mute w/ me to compare directly. He said that he often uses it on stage even with the orchestra during a loud section to warm back up after a long tacet section.

It felt more free and more in-tune (without the help of the electronics) than the Yamaha SB.

I just wanted to check to see if any of you all have done a more direct comparison before I bite the bullet and put my SB up for sale to purchase a SshhMute.

Thanks!
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Turkle · Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2016 9:02 am Post subject:

Hello. I own and use both mutes.

I very much prefer to use the SB mute with the electronics and headphones. Adjusting the volume properly is, in my experience, a great way to avoid overblowing the mute. I think this is the best possible practice mute setup of all.

However, the above option is not always feasible. When I need to use a practice mute without headphones, I love the Bremmer. It is very lightweight so it gets a good response, and the intonation is about as good as you'll get with a practice mute.

Why not keep both? The Bremmer is very inexpensive. I keep the very lightweight Bremmer in my case so I have it on the road, and keep the SB in my desk for home practice.

Finally, although I have not yet ordered one, I am very much looking forward to trying the one advertised here, which seems to be a great portable solution: http://www.trumpetsilencer.com/
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Vince.Green · Veteran Member Joined: 02 Sep 2004 Posts: 148

I'm a player and commuter and have tried every practice mute out there. Some people have different preferences but for me the Bremner shhh mute is by far the best option available. It feels the least resistant and best in tune. I have colleagues who prefer others, your mileage may vary.

Bill Dishman · Heavyweight Member Joined: 06 Feb 2003 Posts: 1174

E-mail me at afn54653@yahoo.com and I will send you my comparison/contrast study of over 45 practice mutes including the ones you mentioned.

I will be adding shortly the Peter Gane model and the new Silencer model as well.

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jaysonr · Posted: Sat May 14, 2016 1:31 pm Post subject:

Hi Bill, So sorry, I forgot about this thread until I thought to come update it.

In any event I bought the Bremner SsssHhhh mute, and shortly thereafter sold the Yamaha Silent Brass.

I personally found it superior in every way other than the electronics. I seldom used the electronics after the novelty wore off and the Bremner seems to blow more freely and sound more in tune.
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TrumpetJoel · Posted: Sat May 14, 2016 6:05 pm Post subject:

Sshhmute is my favorite. Trevor and Betty Bremner are my favorite. An awesome product from awesome people. Can't go wrong. Loved my time with the Silent Brass, but in the end I didn't use the electronics enough and it was too heavy. Loved my time with the Best Brass and still use it when I need to travel with a super tiny practice mute. Love the blow, intonation, and evenness of the Sshhmute, and love the people behind the company even more. Definitely do it, in my opinion.
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MichaelMcCrary · Posted: Sat May 14, 2016 8:43 pm Post subject:

I have the SshhMute for my trumpet and flugel. My SB is the old style and feels bulky. When I practice with a silent I use the SshhMute.
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Andy Del · Posted: Sun May 15, 2016 12:06 am Post subject:

The trumpet silencer looks quite interesting, and is similar to a harmon mute modification one of my early trumpet teachers would do for all is students.

www.flickr.com/photos/63887248@N00/26989474076/in/

Sorry for the terrible quality, but you get the idea!

cheers

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trumpetmike · Posted: Wed May 18, 2016 12:07 pm Post subject:

Have owned a lot of practice mutes, have tried even more - haven't bothered trying/buying anything else since trying the Sshhmute, it is simply better than anything else.

aaronhebert · New Member Joined: 05 Apr 2016 Posts: 1 Location: Texas

I love my Sshhmute! I tried the new SB, but I couldn't get passed the tuning tendencies of the device. Sent it back to Amazon and went straight to the Sshhmute. As someone who lives in an apartment, a good, in-tune practice mute has been a lifesaver!!

At the same time though, I did have the chance to tryout the Silencer at NTC this past March. Matthew was a great guy and really stands behind his new product. I'd definitely try it again if given the opportunity.

Aaron

KNatoli64 · Posted: Mon Jun 27, 2016 11:02 pm Post subject:

I prefer Sshhmute over my SB mute though I don't own the newest model. The SB i have is pretty bulky and I never use the electronics anymore...
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delano · Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2016 1:07 am Post subject:

But what's the difference between the Bremmer practice mute and the sshhmute? The price?

chazman24 · Regular Member Joined: 27 Jun 2008 Posts: 53

I bought a Sshhmute when they first came out. My model has straight sides with a cork seal around it. I have seen others who have different models over the years, including ones with the black seals and those which have flared sides. The current site lists both a practice mute and a "whisper stage mute" which both look identical with flared sides.

Does anyone have experience with these "newer" models, and are they much of an improvement over the original straight-sided models?

Dayton · Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2016 9:21 am Post subject:

"But what's the difference between the Bremmer practice mute and the sshhmute?"

The Sshh mute produces more buzz in the sound compared to the Practice mute.

Brassnose · Posted: Tue Feb 06, 2018 10:07 pm Post subject:

A little late, but nevertheless: sold all my Yamaha SB stuff, all my Humes & Berg mutes, and all Wick practice mutes. Will stick with my Shhhh mutes for tp and flh, though. For me they simply work best - need to practice silent most of the time and with the Bremners the family does not even realize I am in the house

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HaveTrumpetWillTravel · Posted: Wed Feb 07, 2018 12:04 am Post subject:

I have one and am grateful for it in apartment life. At the same time, I find there's still a decent amount of backpressure and it's harder for me to get lower notes the first time. I'm still learning to practice with a mute, but this seems at least as good as others I've played.

GordonH · Posted: Thu Feb 22, 2018 5:36 am Post subject:

I have the original version and it is fine on trumpet but a bit too tight a blow on cornet for my liking. I think the newer design fixed this.
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Steve B · Regular Member Joined: 12 Apr 2013 Posts: 18

Found this on YouTube on how to make your own mute for quiet practicing. I haven't made one but, if nothing else, it might add a little humor to your day.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=avYx6X8cK_s