The new Denis Wick SM Baritone Travel Mute is set for release at the beginning of November following its final successful trials.
Over a year in the development stage, this mute which is closely related of course to the highly successful Euphonium Travel mute, has been eagerly awaited by baritone players. It sits flush inside the bell, so can sit inside the instrument when in its case, either a hard case or a gig bag.
The performance of this mute is terrific, it's main features being:
- quiet and even sound
- excellent intonation right throughout the range
- even response and it feels very natural to play
- very clear high and low tones, despite the quiet sound
- a lie-flat leather handle for easy removal of the mute
- doesn't demand extra effort from the performer, allowing the musician to play freely...and still not distrurb the neighbours..or sleeping children etc !
This mute will be shown at the National Brass Band Championships at London's Royal Albert Hall on Saturday 11th October on the Denis Wick Products exhibition stand, as well as the Shanghai Music Show 8-11 October. It's expected dealers will have this in stock by early November. Of course you will be able to purchase it from www.euphoniumstore.net
Please tell your baritone colleagues about this !!
Here are two photos of the new mute:
