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scott@95603 Veteran Member
Joined: 29 Mar 2013 Posts: 101 Location: N. California
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Posted: Wed Sep 29, 2021 9:57 am Post subject: Filing mute cork |
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Is there a proper way of filing/shaping the cork of new mutes? Obviously the cork is filed in an effort to make the mute fit the horn, but should the cork be filed with a slight taper toward the bell, or should the cork be filed evenly across the cork surface? What are the indications that a mute fits properly. Yes, so it won't fall out, but are there other indicators? I suppose filing the cork so much that the sound is closed off is a concern. Scott _________________ Schilke B3 '78
Olds Special '56
Kanstul Chicago flugelhorn
English Besson cornet 1893
Kanstul 1530 cornet |
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Divitt Trumpets Heavyweight Member
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zaferis Heavyweight Member
Joined: 03 Nov 2011 Posts: 2310 Location: Beavercreek, OH
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Posted: Thu Sep 30, 2021 4:36 am Post subject: |
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Parallel to the mute, keeping the shape of the original cork.
I avoid power tools, as they work too fast, making it easy to go too far.
I use emory boards, filing along the length of the cork being careful not to hit the mute body (you can cover the mute body with masking tape for a little protection while filing).
Then when I get to the desired size, I round off the edges of the cork with the finer side of the file. I think it helps keep the cork from having chunks break off. _________________ Freelance Performer/Educator
Adjunct Professor
Bach Trumpet Endorsing Artist
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superviking805 Veteran Member
Joined: 17 Dec 2009 Posts: 154 Location: Santa Barbara
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Posted: Thu Sep 30, 2021 7:34 am Post subject: |
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The mute should go into your horn about 3 ½ to 3 ¾ inches. That can vary a little bit, but if the mute goes too far into the bell of your horn it will cause the pitch to begin going flat. |
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scott@95603 Veteran Member
Joined: 29 Mar 2013 Posts: 101 Location: N. California
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Posted: Thu Sep 30, 2021 10:39 am Post subject: |
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Thank you to all for the information. Very helpful! Scott _________________ Schilke B3 '78
Olds Special '56
Kanstul Chicago flugelhorn
English Besson cornet 1893
Kanstul 1530 cornet |
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