RGC Mutes
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
Solid Cherry:
Relatively light wood
Focused sound
Projects well
138g/.3lb
Cherry and Ash:
Blends well
Ash tempers brightness of solid cherry
140g/.31lb
African Rosewood and Ash:
Rosewood is a dense wood
Dark, rich tone
142g/.31lb
RGC Conical Mutes

Ash:
Dryer
Clear, crisp attacks
Better clarity, less richness
114g/.25lb
Black Ash:
Richer sound
114g/.25lb
Solid Cherry:
Relatively light wood
Focused sound
Projects well
116g/.26lb