What’s the difference?

Both of these mutes function the same acoustically.  The main difference between the 12-sided and conical mutes is that the timbral differences between the materials are more pronounced in the 12-sided mutes.  The differences are less pronounced in the conical mutes.

RGC 12-Sided Mutes

RGC cherry 12-sided mute
Solid Cherry:
Relatively light wood
Focused sound
Projects well

138g/.3lb

 

RGC 12-sided cherry and ash mute
Cherry and Ash:
Blends well
Ash tempers brightness of solid cherry

140g/.31lb

 

RGC 12-sided African rosewood and ash mute
African Rosewood and Ash:
Rosewood is a dense wood
Dark, rich tone

142g/.31lb

 

RGC Conical Mutes

RGC ash conical mute

Ash:
Dryer
Clear, crisp attacks
Better clarity, less richness

114g/.25lb

RGC black ash conical mute
Black Ash:
Richer sound

114g/.25lb

RGC cherry conical mute
Solid Cherry:
Relatively light wood
Focused sound
Projects well

116g/.26lb