CalderPips HushTone Practice Mutes

Professional quiet practice — without sacrificing feel.

The CalderPips HushTone range is designed by working brass players who wanted a practice mute that actually plays properly. After extensive testing and refinement, HushTone delivers realistic resistance, secure intonation, and a natural response — all at a dramatically reduced volume.

This is quiet practice that still feels like playing your instrument.

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Available Instruments (Ready Now)

• Tenor Trombone

• Bass Trombone

• Alto Trombone

• Baritone

• Tenor Horn

Trumpet / Cornet and additional instruments are currently in development.

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Why HushTone?

• ✔ Accurate intonation across all registers

• ✔ Free-blowing, realistic resistance

• ✔ Super lightweight — no strain on the instrument

• ✔ Extremely durable, near-indestructible build

• ✔ Flush-fit design for easy travel

• ✔ Larger instrument mutes fold and store inside the bell

• ✔ Designed and tested by professional brass players

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Pricing

£35 – £65

(Price depends on instrument size)

UK & International shipping available

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Instrument-Specific Overview

<EMOJI seq="1f3ba" tseq="1f3ba">🎺</EMOJI> Tenor Trombone & Alto Trombone (different sizes)

Balanced resistance with stable tuning, allowing confident practice throughout the full range without stuffiness or pitch drift.

<EMOJI seq="1f3ba" tseq="1f3ba">🎺</EMOJI> Bass Trombone

Optimised internal volume and airflow for low-register clarity, strong response, and consistent pitch — even at soft dynamics.

(Available in Standard (Edwards Bach Thien) or Small (Conn 73h Conn 88HK, King 5B)

<EMOJI seq="1f3ba" tseq="1f3ba">🎺</EMOJI> Baritone

Smooth, even resistance that mirrors open playing, making long practice sessions comfortable and musically productive.

<EMOJI seq="1f3ba" tseq="1f3ba">🎺</EMOJI> Tenor Horn

Carefully tuned to avoid sharpness when seated firmly in the bell, maintaining a centred, controlled sound.

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Ordering

To order a HushTone mute, or to get advice on sizing, colours, or availability:

<EMOJI seq="1f4e7" tseq="1f4e7">📧</EMOJI> Email: <EMAIL email="calderpipsmusic@gmail.com">calderpipsmusic@gmail.com</EMAIL>

Launch pricing is available for a limited time.

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Looking forward to mine arriving for my Rath R9. Currently have the Denis Wick practice mute but wanted something which fits in the bell and I’ve been very happy with the CalderPips Grip so we’ll see how this goes!