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Jun 21 – Jun 26
Features
- Allows a player to practice almost anywhere
- Small amount of back pressure compared to other practice (silent) mutes
- Remains in tune and faithfully accurate throughout the entire range
- Made from lightweight, yet hard-wearing, ABS plastic
- Perfect for warm-ups before going on stage
Description
Needing to practice at odd times and in odd places over the years (and the absence of a suitable musical mute) was the reason Trevor bremner designed the sshhmute. In development over several years in his new Plymouth workshop, the sshhmute is at long last in full commercial production and has been successfully launched to answer a market need for an effective mute for brass instruments in a price range to suit budding musicians and professionals alike. The sshhmute is made from lightweight, yet hard-wearing, ABS plastic with no parts to break or fall off. Perhaps one of the primary benefits of the sshhmute design when compared with other silent mutes, is the very small amount of back-pressure it creates. This allows for better air supply, while still opening and developing the throat muscles. Our mute also remains in tune and faithfully accurate throughout the entire range.
Item Weight: 5 ounces
Product Dimensions: 5.7 x 3.1 x 0.6 inches
Item model number: sshhmute01
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No
Date First Available: March 12, 2012
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Does what I intended for. Blows freely without any pitch issues
Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2023 by Michdawg Michdawg
The Bremner SshhMute is probably the best option I have seen for trumpet practice mutes. So why not 5 stars? Don't get me wrong: it's a great mute that's easier to play than other practice mutes, but mild vibration at certain frequencies, playing slightly louder than other practice mutes, and concerns about its durability keep it from getting a perfect rating. Upon first taking the mute out of the package it feels surprisingly fragile due to how light it is, an impression which belies its good use. Except for the cork ring, it is made entirely of lightweight plastic, which makes it feel a bit delicate. Lightweight plastic may be good for avoiding the front-heavy feeling a more solid piece might add to the instrument, but this may cause some apprehension about the mute's ability to hold up to regular use. Fortunately, I am yet to have a spontaneous drop test that would prove the mute's durability. The SshhMute plays so well by comparison to other mutes, however, that concerns about durability quickly pass out of mind. In terms of ease of play, the SshhMute is probably the best I've tried. It produces very little additional back pressure and resistance to airflow, all while doing the job of keeping your playing relatively quiet. Intonation and tuning stays stable throughout the whole range, at least from low F# to above high C. This is essential for good practice, especially when compared to other mutes I've used that affect tuning adversely. The mute does vibrate at certain frequencies. It's not obnoxious, but it is noticeable, although less pronounced and frequent compared to other practice mutes. Playing is not identical to regular, un-muted sound production, or as easy, but it is the best I've found. The factor that's perhaps most essential for a practice mute, however, is whether it keeps your playing quiet enough not to disturb family, neighbors, roommates, and others. I used NIOSH's sound pressure level app to compare volumes on group 14 from Earl D. Irons' 27 Groups of Exercises for Trumpet, and here are the results: My quiet living room at night registered at 51.1dB. My un-muted trumpet played at an average volume of 101.4dB. Adding the SshhMute reduced the volume of my playing to 75.4dB on average. For comparison, I measured conversation in the same room between two talkers with the TV on, and that registered at 75.9dB. The mute does not reduce playing to whisper quiet, but instead makes playing comparable to regular conversation. At the same time, playing is clearly much quieter with the mute, and subjectively did not disturb others reading or watching TV in the same room, or even sleeping in a different room. Although actual testing suggests otherwise, playing with the SshhMute felt quieter than normal conversation. For comparison, I also checked the SshhMute against other mutes: the Protec Compact Practice Mute, and a Humes & Berg straight mute. The Protec mute played at 72.5dB by comparison, which while not being that much quieter than the SshhMute, is still noticeable to the human ear. That said, the SshhMute also plays with better intonation, less back pressure, and less vibration than the Protec mute. The straight mute played at 98.5dB, only slightly quieter than regular playing. Overall, although it is slightly less quiet than other practice mute options, the Bremner SshhMute shines due to its ease of play, and does the job of keeping your practice from disturbing others (your experience may vary). If you are looking for a practice mute, the SshhMute would be my top recommendation.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2017 by David & Michele
Works great. Purchased for my high schooler. Does not restrict air flow. Allows him to practice at anytime.
Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2022 by Carol
As stated by Dave in a previous review, I also have been using the Protec practice mute and found it very suitable… with a few exceptions. The new Shhmute has less back pressure and plays more evenly throughout all the registers, whereas I found the Protec to be a little less defined down low. Also, I too found the buzzing in certain ranges to be a little bothersome, but not enough to detract from my rating. It’s light, plays well (in tune) and is quiet. What else can you want?
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Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2021 by Harry R. Heisler
I am a beginning trumpet player and this is my first practice mute. It really mutes the sound, meaning I can play at night and my parents (next room) wouldn't hear it.However, I feel it adds noticeable pressure to the instrument, but, as I said before, I'm a novice trumpet player and can't really compare, as I've never used a mute. Without a doubt, I would use it only when necessary, it's a major change to use it or not....
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Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2021 by Guillermo
Lives up to what was promised. I live at an apartment complex & had not really practiced for over a year because of that. I practiced jazz improv & New Arban after 8:30pm with this mute in my bell & I truly believe that any complaints from my apartment unit would have been made over the volume of the backing track which was much louder than my trumpet playing. Speaking of in my bell...I own a flip oaks wild thing trumpet which has a non standard bell size/bell flare. This mute fit my bell straight out of the box which was great. As far as playing characteristics go you can feel that you're playing with a mute in but it isn't stifling or fighting you the way a sock up your bell will. Intonation isn't perfect but it's close enough. The biggest con, but it's one I feel is true about all mutes, is that can't practice adjusting my timbre. All that said I highly recommend this product.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2017 by Aaron G.
First practice mute- glad I chose this one. New baby in the house so I can’t practice around naps or at night anymore. Popped this bad boy in at night and played away for hours and no one even knew. It is pretty free blowing with minimal back pressure (although I only have experience with straight mutes and this was way easier) My range isn’t super (low f to g above the staff) but all notes played well and clear. Glad I’ll be able to get more practice in than usual and I won’t have to hurry up before naps or bedtime. The only drawback so far was that when people came in the room and started talking, I couldn’t hear myself playing over their talking!
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Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2020 by SDLD
After many years of not playing I recently picked back up my trumpet and really wanted to play, but live in an apartment. I found studio nearby with practice rooms but the cost started adding up. So after a quick search I found this mute, read the reviews and immediately bought it! I am so glad I did!!!! I am now able to play in my apartment several times a week and get in the necessary drills, long-note playing, slurs etc., and save the etudes and solo/song playing for my time at the practice studio. I am extremely pleased with the ease and comfort as well as the sound playing with the Bremner SshhhMute, my only regret is that I didn't look for, or find this mute years ago!!!
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Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2016 by maluza