Spector Violin Mute - Copper

The Spector mute does not mute the sound as heavily as a conventional orchestral mute. It also creates a more natural, less muffled sound than an orchestral mute. I often play in small groups with guitar and other softer non-amplified acoustic instruments. Using the Spector mute provides just the right balance for my violin.

This mute is a very good mute. It is easy to slide on and off. The only pad this is that the sound isn't as muted as some mutes.

After purchasing this item on sharmusic I recieved it 6 days after purchase. Upon recieving the mute i quickly went to test it on my violin. When the mute is in place on top of the bridge it doesnt mute as well as other brands and styles you can find on shar. When not in place and idle on the strings, whenever i play or pluck an open G it tends to rattle a little bit. Althought this item is cool looking, it doesnt do the best job a mute can do. Only get it if you want it for looks. As it does not do a good job muting.

This is the perfect mute for a concertmaster or chamber soloist. It "mutes" the tone while creating just a slight reduction in volume. For a piece like the Opus 26 Brahms Piano Quartet (slow movement), in which strings play 'Forte' while muted against LOUD Piano runs - this fills the hall, and competes with the piano. It is easy to slide up and down, and it doesn't rattle while disengaged. My highest recommendation, this is the one I give to other musicians when they forgot to bring one. But If you "need it" to merely play more softly, then this is not the one for you. (Or: maybe some changes in bow contact point, pressure, and speed might help you to play more softly.)

This mute is a very good mute. It is easy to slide on and off. The only pad this is that the sound isn't as muted as some mutes.