Problem with solotone mute

Ximo_molina · Posted: Sat Aug 18, 2018 5:35 am Post subject: Problem with solotone mute

Hi!
A while ago I received a solotone mute, from the H & B company. (new, premiere).
I forgot it in my case until now. I start the rehearsals of a new broadway show (Anastasia) and I should use it. I found the inner tube quite twisted and tilted. I guess it's a manufacturing error. can no longer be returned to the store (long time to return to USA). Is there any option to fix? I am afraid to force with my hand, I see it fragile and easy to break. I do not know if this will affect the tone, I have never played before with one.

Thank you
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Ximo_molina · Posted: Sat Aug 18, 2018 6:12 am Post subject:

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Carol brass Hero Bb
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Yamaha Xeno Cornet
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Oncewasaplayer · Heavyweight Member Joined: 24 Sep 2007 Posts: 974

And how does it sound when you play it? It may play fine for what you're doing.
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Ximo_molina · Posted: Sat Aug 18, 2018 7:16 am Post subject:

Some notes sound descendant and not coherent with the rest, even with a little "strange buzz" in the attack
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Carol brass Hero Bb
Carol Brass Toreador Bb
Bach C 239 Malone leadpipe
Yamaha631 flugel
Yamaha Xeno Cornet
Stomvi Titán piccolo
Stomvi élite Eb
GR mouthpieces

Oncewasaplayer · Heavyweight Member Joined: 24 Sep 2007 Posts: 974

here's an example of how a solotone mute should sounds:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qeu11JZnC2Y
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matthes93401 · Heavyweight Member Joined: 26 Feb 2006 Posts: 640

Could you get by with harmon plus stem for now, and order a Warburton/Mutemeister Showtone?

Ximo_molina · Posted: Sat Aug 18, 2018 8:44 am Post subject:

I have heard wonders of the mutemeister showtone. The problem is that the trial period has ended in the store where I bought it (thomann). also the shipping to Spain is expensive, danger of additional cost in the customs (and I have spent a lot) and the mute is expensive to use (only 30 bars throughout the show)
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Yamaha 8335LA Gen2
Bach Bb43 ML Malone leadpipe
Carol brass Hero Bb
Carol Brass Toreador Bb
Bach C 239 Malone leadpipe
Yamaha631 flugel
Yamaha Xeno Cornet
Stomvi Titán piccolo
Stomvi élite Eb
GR mouthpieces

_Handballsteve · Posted: Sat Aug 18, 2018 8:50 am Post subject:

I purchased a new one last year to use in Caberet. I found the same thing as you. The stem was not centered. I sent it back and used a cup. Maybe you got mine? Lol
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trumpetchops · Heavyweight Member Joined: 29 Jun 2003 Posts: 2644

Someone gave me an old one. Same thing. I didn't care much about the mute so I bent it back. The buzz stopped and I used it for the show.
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cheiden · Posted: Sat Aug 18, 2018 4:26 pm Post subject:

I've seen a lot of Solotone mutes where the tube is off center. I've never detected that the offset tube caused playing problems.
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