Trumpet Mutes

Plunger, pixie and buzz mutes for trumpet, developed with leading professional players to sound great and play in tune.

KR INDIGO MAX PLUNGER FOR TRUMPET

The "KR Indigo" MAX Plunger Mute is the culmination of a decades-long quest for the best sounding, BY FAR most in tune, easiest to play, most comfortable to hold, most expressive trumpet plunger that money can buy. "KR" represents the initials of Kenny Rampton, world-renowned trumpet player and long-standing member of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra under the direction of Wynton Marsalis. Kenny co-designed this plunger with Hirschman Mutes, incorporating feedback from some of today's top trumpet players. We are proud to include amongst our official endorsers both the Duke Ellington and Count Basie Orchestra trumpet sections.

KR Indigo MAX plunger for trumpet

IN TUNE!

From low to high, the most in-tune plunger ever. It also provides consistent pitch when switching between open and closed (tight) plunger, something essential for ensemble passages. Better intonation means less "lipping" of notes, reducing fatigue and increasing endurance.

Kenny Penny™ venting system

Some players like to drill a hole through their plungers (where the wooden stick was) and some don't. Others carry two plungers in their bag to have both. The Kenny Penny venting system provides one penny outside the plunger and another inside. Turning the outer penny closes the plunger hole with the inner penny. Kenny Rampton likes it closed for playing over straight mute and open for plunger alone. There's no right or wrong, and the Kenny Penny lets you discover your ideal sound...that's our "two cents."

No-slip hand grip

Our large, comfortable hand grip makes the plunger easy to pick up and hold. No more slips or drops!

Built to Last

The KR Indigo is made of durable silicone and is much less prone to the drying out/cracking that occurs with many rubber hardware store plungers.

Fits over standard straight mute

An in-tune plunger deserves to be played over an in-tune straight mute. Use your favorite regular-sized straight mute and say goodbye forever to stuffy, out-of-tune pixie mutes.

Tone hole

With the Kenny Penny in the open position, you can create interesting effects by covering/uncovering the tone hole with a finger.

Distinctive color

Inspired by Duke Ellington's Mood Indigo and Snooky Young's/Clark Terry's blue plungers, with a design updated for the 21st century.

Get buzzed!

Our Chicago Stinger Gen II+ mute provides buzz/fuzz to your plunger solos

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KR INDIGO PLUNGER FOR TRUMPET

The "KR Indigo" (Standard) Plunger Mute was created as the result of feedback gained during the testing phase of our MAX plunger. Some players loved the sound and intonation of our MAX plunger, but were looking for a more traditionally sized plunger.

KR Indigo plunger for trumpet

In Tune!

From low to high, this plunger has better intonation than any other plunger on the market (except our own MAX model!). It also provides consistently good pitch when switching between open and closed (tight) plunger, something essential for ensemble passages. Better intonation means less "lipping" of notes, reducing fatigue and increasing endurance.

Kenny Penny™ venting system

Some players like to drill a hole through their plungers (where the wooden stick was) and some don't. Others carry two plungers in their bag to have both. The Kenny Penny venting system provides one penny outside the plunger and another inside. Turning the outer penny closes the plunger hole with the inner penny. Kenny Rampton likes it closed for playing over straight mute and open for plunger alone. There's no right or wrong, and the Kenny Penny lets you discover your ideal sound...that's our "two cents."

Fits in any hand

This mute is smaller than the KR Indigo MAX and is a great choice for trumpeters who like a more traditionally sized plunger, younger players and those with a shorter reach/smaller hands.

No-slip hand grip

Our large, comfortable hand grip makes the plunger easy to pick up and hold. No more slips or drops!

Built to Last

The KR Indigo is made of durable silicone and is much less prone to the drying out/cracking that occurs with many rubber hardware store plungers.

Fits over standard straight mute

An in-tune plunger deserves to be played over an in-tune straight mute. The standard model fits over many regular-sized straight mutes so you can say goodbye forever to stuffy, out-of-tune pixie mutes.

Tone hole

With the Kenny Penny in the open position, you can create interesting effects by covering/uncovering the tone hole with a finger.

Distinctive color

Inspired by Duke Ellington's Mood Indigo and Snooky Young's/Clark Terry's blue plungers, with a design updated for the 21st century.

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PRO EDGE PIXIE PEP MUTE FOR TRUMPET

The Hirschman Mutes Pro Edge Pixie, a.k.a. "PEP" mute, is named in honor of the great Duke Ellington who often harmonized two plunger/pixie muted trumpets and a trombone into what was called a "pep section." With over 2 years of R&D, we humbly submit that this is the best Pixie mute ever made.

Pro Edge Pixie PEP Mute for trumpet

IN TUNE!

From low to high, the most in-tune pixie mute ever. Better intonation means less "lipping" of notes, reducing fatigue and increasing endurance.

Free blowing

Projects with excellent volume over an entire big band, keeping your chops fresh while making pixie work more musical, enjoyable, and successful than ever before.

THE sound

The PEP mute has THE pixie mute sound...nasal, with a "bite" to the sound...never stuffy, never dull.

Stands Up

The PEP mute has a flat bottom and stands upright for quick mute changes when placed on the ground.

Perfect Partner

The PEP mute pairs with your favorite plunger (we highly recommend the Hirschman Mutes KR Indigo) to deliver tasty, growling solo work and dazzling "pep section" performances.

Distinctive color

Black is wack baby!

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CHICAGO STINGER GEN II+ TRUMPET MUTE

Co-designed with Kenny Rampton of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, the world's best buzz mute just got better.  The Hirschman Mutes Chicago Stinger Gen II+ is inspired by the buzz mutes of yesteryear, and has been redesigned from scratch with 100% custom components, engineering, and technology to provide the best intonation, slotting, playability, and BUZZ across the entire range of the trumpet at any price. This mute is a new, improved replacement for the Chicago Stinger Gen II. The Gen II+ finer caplet threads and added Tone Boosters improve intonation, slotting, volume, and projection vs. the Gen II.

Trumpet Chicago Stinger Gen II+

The ultimate buzz

Superior sound, intonation and playability from pianissimo to fortissimo and from the bottom of the horn to the top. Our proprietary Hornet Resonators™ provide the ultimate in buzz/fuzz and durability.

Vortex Corking System™

Attenuates and channels the unmuted trumpet sound through two angled passageways, enabling more buzz while minimizing back pressure.

Venturi Pressure Diffusion Disk™

Structural element inside the mute improves intonation and playability.

Thunderbolt Caplets™

Protect the resonators from damage in your bag/case while transmitting maximum buzz in your sound.

Heavy-gauge wall construction and premium materials

Provide superior sonic and physical integrity.

Neoprene Tone Boosters

New in Gen II+: provide a new level of seal and stability.

ISO Caplet Threads

New in Gen II+: provide more grip and security.

Designed for the KR Indigo line of plunger mutes

Playable alone or under our KR Indigo or KR Indigo MAX plungers, sold separately.

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SPARE RESONATOR 3 PACK FOR HIRSCHMAN MUTES "CHICAGO STINGER" MUTES

Our proprietary Hornet Resonators™ provide the ultimate in buzz/fuzz and durability. This is a 3-pack of spares that fit our Gen I and Gen II mutes. Works with Trumpet and Trombone models.

Resonator 3 pack

Spares to Keep You Playing

Like tires on a car, resonators can wear out over time. Having a few spares keeps you up and running.

Three Spares

Players with stronger air streams may go through more resonators over time, so make sure to have a few on hand.

Designed for the Stinger Line of Buzz Mutes

Works with any/all Stinger mutes, trombone or trumpet models, sold separately.

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CHICAGO STINGER GEN II UPGRADE KIT
(TONE BOOSTERS)

Provides improved playability and buzz to current Gen II mute owners.

Chicago Stinger Gen II Upgrade Kit (Tone Boosters)

More buzz

Enhances your existing mute's buzz.

Designed for the Stinger Line of Buzz Mutes

Compatible with the Gen II Stinger trombone or trumpet mute you already own.

Quick installation

Simply unscrew your 3 caplets, place a Tone Booster on top of each existing resonator, and screw the caplets back in.

Tone Boosting Tech

Increased playability and stability.

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PREMIUM CORKS

Our high-quality corks are designed for mute manufacturers, brass repair technicians, and discerning brass instrumentalists who need to replace worn or damaged mute corks. The bottom of each cork is slightly concave, allowing it to fit snugly onto the mute.

We believe the fine grain and level of finishing on our corks (free of burrs and other defects) make them the best available anywhere.

These corks do NOT include self-adhesive backing, as corks secured with double-faced tape can shift during bell insertion or fall off altogether. Instead, use a quality contact cement such as DAP Weldwood (commonly available at hardware stores) to ensure a permanent bond between cork and mute. Alternatively, an adhesive like Eclectic Products E6000 Craft Adhesive can be used, which allows for repositioning during its longer curing time.

Premium Corks

Right Sized

Size: 50 mm (1.97 in) (L) × 11 mm (0.43 in) (W) × 5 mm (0.20 in) (H)

Natural

Our corks are 100% natural, containing no neoprene or other artificial composites. Such materials are difficult to sand evenly, unattractive, and seldom used for higher-end mutes.

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