EZ-Bucket Choice

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WGWTR180
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by WGWTR180 »

Hello All. I own a Conn 6H and the bell measures 7 and 3/4 inches. I want to order an EZ Bucket mute and my closest size choices would be 7 & 1/2" or 8". Does anyone have any first hand knowledge as to which one will fit better? Thanks.
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GabrielRice
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by GabrielRice »

My 9-1/2" EZ Bucket is snug on my 9-1/2" bell. I would go for the 8" mute.
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WGWTR180
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by WGWTR180 »

[quote="GabrielRice"]My 9-1/2" EZ Bucket is snug on my 9-1/2" bell. I would go for the 8" mute.[/quote]

Thanks. Yes my 8.5"is snug on my 88H so I think you're correct.
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mrdeacon
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by mrdeacon »

I had a 9 1/2” easy bucket mute for my Minick which has a 9 1/4” bell and I found that the mute would just flop around. This was 5+ years ago.

I ended up buying a soft tone mute for my Minick.

I want to try out one of those salt shakers one of these days. That’ll probably be closer to a real bucket sound than the soft tone.
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GabrielRice
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by GabrielRice »

The salt shaker mute is really good. From behind the bell it certainly sounds a lot like a bucket.
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NathanSobieralski
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by NathanSobieralski »

Shameless plug :biggrin:

For those interested, more info on the Salt Shaker mute can be found here: [url]https://s-mute.com/collections/trombone-mutes

Adaptable for many bell sizes and you can customize your sound profile with internal felt dampers. Its also super light!
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dukesboneman
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by dukesboneman »

I really like the Trapani Bucket

http://www.trapanimutes.com/available-mutes.html
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kingsk1117
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by kingsk1117 »

I use an 8" EZ-Bucket on my Conn 6H and love it.
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wayne88ny
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by wayne88ny »

You might want to consider the Soulo Bucket Mute
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WGWTR180
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by WGWTR180 »

[quote="wayne88ny"]You might want to consider the Soulo Bucket Mute[/quote]

Thanks. Tried one. Didn't sound as good and is much harder to put on and off than the EZ.
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WGWTR180
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by WGWTR180 »

[quote="kingsk1117"]I use an 8" EZ-Bucket on my Conn 6H and love it.[/quote]

The 8" size works great! Thanks.