+1 on the Hercules. I have several different styles of mute holders, and I prefer the Hercules. While I don't have the Broadway, judging from the Ebay photos, the design looks similar to the Hercules but doesn't seem to be as solid.
I don't have one, so I can't post a review. The only downsides I can think of would be weight and that it doesn't collapse down, but it looks far more sturdy than any other holder I've seen on the market. _________________ -Tom Hall-
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Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2021 9:32 am Post subject:
These days I prefer to scatter them at my feet. I need all the exercise I can get.
I worked with one guy who always put a pile of mutes on his music stand and pushed them around to actually see the part.
Kidding aside, for the most part I only use mute stands for musical theater. I usually use one or two individual mute holders and rotate the mutes as needed. If I need more mutes I'll often place them on an instrument case next to my chair. This requires very carefully planned mute choreography. _________________ "I'm an engineer, which means I think I know a whole bunch of stuff I really don't."
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Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2021 10:14 am Post subject:
I'm old and fat. I neither wish to lean forward nor bend over to reach a mute. Last summer I made a mute holder from a small overturned plastic waste basket. Cut a couple of holes in it and taped it to the left side of my chair. (Outside concerts are generally two mute events. )
I simply let my left arm drop and there's the mute.
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Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2021 10:16 am Post subject:
cheiden wrote:
These days I prefer to scatter them at my feet. I need all the exercise I can get.
I worked with one guy who always put a pile of mutes on his music stand and pushed them around to actually see the part.
Kidding aside, for the most part I only use mute stands for musical theater. I usually use one or two individual mute holders and rotate the mutes as needed. If I need more mutes I'll often place them on an instrument case next to my chair. This requires very carefully planned mute choreography.
When playing seated, that's what I usually did, except for if there was an unusually quick change (and even then usually a lap works fine). When standing in a big band, though, a mute rack is a huge help. And lately I've had to use a bell cover, which can come off before a muted section but has to go back on after. This effectively reduces the time you have by a couple measures usually. So a mute rack can save some time. _________________ Yamaha YTR6345HGS Bb
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Posted: Tue Dec 07, 2021 12:03 am Post subject:
I mostly use a shelf that clamps to my music stand (sorry can’t remember the make) and sometimes a Hercules mute holder at the same time if a lot of mutes are required.
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Posted: Tue Dec 07, 2021 4:24 am Post subject:
here's another good one.. (just note it doesn't fit on all music stands - slides on the lip of the stand desk - great on Manhasset metal - not so much on some Wenger stands)
Mute mates are versitle and fit many stands. though I've overloaded mine and had it fall off the stand.. you have to be watchfull of how you balance the holders..
I've also used a shipping box for Yankee Candles.. the ones the school band sell for fund raising.. the box when opened up sits nicely beside you and holds up to six mutes in an easily accessible cubby. _________________ Freelance Performer/Educator
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here's another good one.. (just note it doesn't fit on all music stands - slides on the lip of the stand desk - great on Manhasset metal - not so much on some Wenger stands)
I don't have one, so I can't post a review. The only downsides I can think of would be weight and that it doesn't collapse down, but it looks far more sturdy than any other holder I've seen on the market.
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Posted: Thu Dec 30, 2021 11:34 pm Post subject:
zaferis wrote:
here's another good one.. (just note it doesn't fit on all music stands - slides on the lip of the stand desk - great on Manhasset metal - not so much on some Wenger stands)
It's a little amusing the the Peak mute holder wouldn't clip on to their Peak folding music stand.
I have a Hercules that I got on discount during my times in music retail. Pretty solid, fits on most stands, works fine. _________________ LA Benge 3X Bb Trumpet
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For the section in community band, I whipped up a set of four singles. Each is made up of two pieces of scrap sandwiched together , with a 2-1/4” hole for the mute through. The two pieces are held together by 2 bolts & wing nuts. Loosen the wingnuts and slide it onto the lip of the stand, and tighten. It’s clunky, but cheap. Version 2.0 would look like the Heritage if I get around to it.
By the way, this community band rehearses on risers, so a dropped mute is harder to retrieve. Hence the need for a holder at stand level. _________________ 1985 Bach 37
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Posted: Wed May 08, 2024 5:15 am Post subject: Re: Mutes holders
jicetp wrote:
Hi
On the market to get ( or make ) a mute holder to fit on the stand.
Any recommendations ?
Thx
JiCe
I use the Hercules HA100 mute holder. It's made of metal, folds up for easy storage or carrying in a case, attaches to the stand, has open spaces for three mutes, and also a "cup" (for lack of a better term) where you can put extra mps, a pen, highlighter, etc. It works well and is very reasonable (I think I paid ~$25).
Posted: Wed May 08, 2024 6:10 am Post subject: Mutes Holders
Love my MuteMate!! I somehow ended up with three of them (long story) and I mix and match depending on the job. I have the old clamp styles and I’ve never had one fall off the stand. I have had the threaded swivel dump my mutes from under tightening. I almost always load it up with straight, cup, Harmon, bucket and plunger, with space left over for my cell phone and extra mps. The main shaft is 1/4” threaded rod, so you can expand to your hearts delight. Lyn makes a great product
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