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Mitchell
Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2024
This thing is amazing. I can practice without being obnoxiously loud. It makes the sound softer. It fits just right. Not too big. Not too small. Works exactly as intended. Overall great product.
In R
Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2020
My parents are currently working from home, so I had less time to practice during the summer than I usually would’ve. I bought this mute about 2 months ago and it significantly dampness and mellows the sound (although not as much as better/more expensive mutes I’ve tried in class). The A string still rings a little sharper/louder than the rest, and I think that’s due to it hugging the outer strings a little awkwardly. For reference, I have a 16” and practice in an upstairs room while my parents work downstairs, and they can’t even hear me. This will definitely be useful when school starts again, as I will be participating online.
Rachel Hamilton
Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2020
I was really disappointed by this mute. It does not fit the bridge on my viola, and it is also very stiff and not pliable enough to really be used considering the poor fit. When I force it onto the bridge it's still about 1cm from the strings. I have a violin mute that fits my violin perfectly so I know how a mute is supposed to fit--the violin mute is very flexible rubber and I have been using it on my viola until I bought this mute. That violin mute, although it does not fit the viola bridge, can be pushed down into a better fit and I do not feel that it is so stiff that it is going to damage the instrument when I put it on. I'm giving 2 stars because if this mute fits your bridge then it is probably okay. However, it does not fit every instrument--and if it doesn't fit, the stiffness of the rubber makes it basically useless.
Corey Gonzales
Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2020
The product does not form entirely to the bridge making the sound quality uneven across various strings. However, the product dims the sound around half on the better fitting strings.
Jake
Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2020
This mute works even better than I imagined - I've used a variety of practice mutes over the years, though this one takes the cake. It's heft and size ensures a secure fit (16.5" viola) and dramatic 'dampening' of sound. The quality is still quite good - the warmth is there, resonance even and clarity for intonation. With two roommates and the recent COVID-19 pandemic (meaning we are all at home) it has given me all the more confidence to strum away at nearly all hours of the day (and sometimes later at night lol). I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS MUTE!
Janel
Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2013
Yep, it makes things quieter! My spouse thought it was about 2/3 reduction in sound, which lines up close to the 70% a previous poster said. It definitely muddies the sound, but that's to be expected when you cover the bridge in rubber I guess! This makes practice during my kids' naps and bedtimes possible (and therefore, makes practicing possible!) Great little product.My one complaint... it can be a bit tight to get on, I have to be very careful not to press down on the bridge when I'm putting it on. Also, I live in constant dread that I'm going to forget it's on when I put my viola away, but that's clearly not the mute's fault.
Gary1107
Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2013
This mute makes the sound very quiet and now I can practice at home without disturbing anyone! It's easy to put on and take off and stores away in my case very easily. It was a little tight at first on my 16 inch viola but it stretched out a bit and it fits perfectly now. I love this product and I'm very pleased with the quality of it.
I am a shrimp
Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2012
I got this mute because I play the viola and I plan to continue playing into high school but not actually FOR the school. Practicing at home can mean trouble for me because I like to have my window open and my mom likes to take naps. Now, with this mute, I can practice WHENEVER I want to. IT'S LIKE MAGIC. It really cuts down the sound and gives out a beautiful dampened sound. Trust me, you'll want to practice all day long if you get this mute. GET IT!!!
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