Jo-ral 1B - STRAIGHT TENOR (BRASS END)

Name: 1B - STRAIGHT TENOR (BRASS END)
Brand: Jo-ral
SKU: 12527
Price: 97.00 EUR
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ID : 12527

EAN : 0844609016860

What you need to know

Controlled Timbre : reduces volume and colors the sound for a more discreet playing without losing the trombone's identity.
Robust Construction : aluminum body with a brass cup for durability over time.
Quick Response : facilitates sound production and attacks, useful both in rehearsals and section playing.
Compatible with Tenor Trombone : designed to be inserted into the bell of a tenor trombone.

1B - STRAIGHT TENOR (BRASS END)

97,00 €VAT incl.

0,00 € Ecotax included

Reference price

An Essential Mute in the Trombone World

The mute is one of the essential accessories for trombonists: it allows for color variation, better dynamic control, and meets the demands of certain repertoires (orchestra, wind ensemble, musical theater). The combination of aluminum and brass aims for an interesting balance between lightness, strength, and tonal character, while remaining easy to use on a daily basis.

Intended Use and Player Level

This mute is suitable for both beginners and advanced musicians : it is relevant for practicing at reduced volume, preparing a part requiring a mute, or enriching one's palette of nuances. It fits classical contexts (section playing, auditions), jazz (color and nuances), as well as brass band/wind ensemble settings when attenuation is desired.

Sound and Design

Inserted into the bell, the mute alters the timbre (more focused and muffled) and reduces projection. The aluminum body provides a sense of responsiveness and lightness, while the brass cup contributes to a denser color and increased presence in the midrange. Like any mute, it can slightly affect intonation : an adjustment of the tuning slide may be useful depending on the instrument and context.

Technical specifications

Instrument

trombone

Color

Multicolor

Body	aluminum	Type	mute (to be inserted into the bell)
Cup	brass

Questions frequently asked

Is the Jo-Ral 1B suitable for a tenor trombone?

This mute is designed for the trombone and fits directly into the bell. Its straight design targets use with the tenor trombone.

What sound does the brass cup add to this mute?

The brass cup contributes to a denser tone color and more presence in the midrange. The aluminum body provides a feeling of lightness and responsiveness.

Does this mute reduce the trombone's volume?

When inserted into the bell, it reduces projection and produces a more focused, muffled timbre. It can thus be used for low-volume practice or passages requiring a mute. Depending on the instrument, an adjustment of the tuning slide may be necessary.

For which styles is the Jo-Ral 1B straight mute suitable?

It is recommended for classical, jazz, wind ensemble, and brass band contexts. The combination of aluminum and brass cup allows for working on dynamics and tone colors.