Just got in a new Merf Gumby Cup mute today - excellent mute, really dependable low register, good for fast mute changes, and real nice for touring. I was able to compare it to a Trumcor, Wick, and Stoneline mute before having to leave for the day, and I can tell that it's going to go straight with me to rehearsal this afternoon!
The Merf screw system in particular is a nice way to add versatility and sounds to base option. I felt a large difference in feedback and haptic feel with the different screws, and hope it comes across as clearly on a cell phone recording as it did in the room.
https://youtu.be/V8zMPjFRqD0
Merf Cup Mute
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WilliamLang
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Merf Cup Mute
William Lang
Faculty, Manhattan School of Music
Faculty, the Longy School of Music
Artist, Long Island Brass and Stephens Horns
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Faculty, Manhattan School of Music
Faculty, the Longy School of Music
Artist, Long Island Brass and Stephens Horns
founding member of loadbang
www.williamlang.org
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Posaunus
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Re: Merf Cup Mute
Will,WilliamLang wrote: Mon Apr 27, 2026 10:04 am Just got in a new Merf Gumby Cup mute today - excellent mute, really dependable low register, good for fast mute changes, and real nice for touring. I was able to compare it to a Trumcor, Wick, and Stoneline mute ...
You should get a set of Cork Adapter sets from S-Mute to resurrect your H & B Stonelined mute(s). I did it for a few of mine - easy to install; work great! And makes the mute easily adaptable to different bell diameters.
https://s-mute.com/products/adapter-set ... bone-mutes
By the way, I liked the sound of your TrumCor adjustable cup mute (at least on my computer speakers).