Merf Trombone Mutes
- mrdeacon
- Posts: 1225
- Joined: May 08, 2018
Hi everyone!
Has anyone tried the Gumby trombone Merf mutes before?
I’m looking for to buy a set of not metal straight mutes and these seem pretty cool. The catch is there are zero videos on the internet of someone playing the tenor or bass trombone version. Trumpet players seem to like them!
https://www.merfmute.com/
Has anyone tried the Gumby trombone Merf mutes before?
I’m looking for to buy a set of not metal straight mutes and these seem pretty cool. The catch is there are zero videos on the internet of someone playing the tenor or bass trombone version. Trumpet players seem to like them!
https://www.merfmute.com/
- WilliamLang
- Posts: 636
- Joined: Nov 22, 2019
I like the Tenor straight a lot - it's become my first touring mute. The sound for what I do is just as good as the Tom Crowne copper bottom straight that I normally use.
- mrdeacon
- Posts: 1225
- Joined: May 08, 2018
[quote="WilliamLang"]I like the Tenor straight a lot - it's become my first touring mute. The sound for what I do is just as good as the Tom Crowne copper bottom straight that I normally use.[/quote]
You’re the man Will! I love your videos by the way.
You should totally record this mute the next time you do a mute comparison video. I’d love to hear you play it.
I’ll place an order for the bass and tenor mute today and let everyone know what I think of them!
You’re the man Will! I love your videos by the way.
You should totally record this mute the next time you do a mute comparison video. I’d love to hear you play it.
I’ll place an order for the bass and tenor mute today and let everyone know what I think of them!
- bassclef
- Posts: 337
- Joined: Mar 23, 2018
Wow, those are neat!
How do you get them seated in your bell with their ability to deform like that?
How do you get them seated in your bell with their ability to deform like that?
- MBurner
- Posts: 141
- Joined: Mar 15, 2019
I’ve got tenor MERR #2 that I use for everything. You won’t find a more consistent mute. The ability to flex doesn’t affect putting them in the bell, and the number of materials for the port make them incredibly malleable. You just treat them like any other mute.
I’ve used them for Jazz, opera, wind band, and audition prep. Pure sound. Unaltered pitch. Pedals! You can play pedals and the valve register!
100% give MERF a try. It’ll be the last mute you buy.
I’ve used them for Jazz, opera, wind band, and audition prep. Pure sound. Unaltered pitch. Pedals! You can play pedals and the valve register!
100% give MERF a try. It’ll be the last mute you buy.
- mrdeacon
- Posts: 1225
- Joined: May 08, 2018
I got mine lighting fast from the Merf team. Holy cow these things are great! Highly recommend them!
Incredibly easy to play and super duper light weight. High quality corks on the mute.
The venting system is pretty neat and worth experimenting with. I got the extra nuts and bolt pack and the metal bolts help the mute sound more metallic. Personally I like how it sounds as is with the plastic nut.
On top of all that these things look amazing! I’ve never bought a mute and my immediate thought was man I should buy another in a different color.
Whenever they come out with a metal bottom version I will absolutely be first in line to buy a pair.
Incredibly easy to play and super duper light weight. High quality corks on the mute.
The venting system is pretty neat and worth experimenting with. I got the extra nuts and bolt pack and the metal bolts help the mute sound more metallic. Personally I like how it sounds as is with the plastic nut.
On top of all that these things look amazing! I’ve never bought a mute and my immediate thought was man I should buy another in a different color.
Whenever they come out with a metal bottom version I will absolutely be first in line to buy a pair.