The RGC 12-Sided Cherry Straight Mute for French Horn offers a focused sound that projects well. Solid cherry is a relatively light wood, and this model is worth considering if you prefer a brighter muted color rather than the darker, richer character of RGC's African rosewood-and-ash option.
For muted passages in rehearsal or performance, the choice of wood gives you another way to shape your sound. RGC's 12-sided and conical designs function the same acoustically, but differences in tonal color between materials are more pronounced in the 12-sided models. If you like cherry's focus but want to temper its brightness for blending, compare this model with the cherry-and-ash version.
This is a straight mute, intended for the more distant, far-away color associated with straight-muted horn playing, rather than the brassier, edgier effect of a stop mute.
Explore our Guide to RGC Mutes for a comparison of materials and shapes, and read How to Choose a Horn Mute for help understanding mute types and score markings.
Have questions about choosing a mute for your horn or repertoire? Contact us for help.
The RGC 12-Sided Cherry Straight Mute for French Horn offers a focused sound that projects well. Solid cherry is a relatively light wood, and this model is worth considering if you prefer a brighter muted color rather than the darker, richer character of RGC's African rosewood-and-ash option.
For muted passages in rehearsal or performance, the choice of wood gives you another way to shape your sound. RGC's 12-sided and conical designs function the same acoustically, but differences in tonal color between materials are more pronounced in the 12-sided models. If you like cherry's focus but want to temper its brightness for blending, compare this model with the cherry-and-ash version.
This is a straight mute, intended for the more distant, far-away color associated with straight-muted horn playing, rather than the brassier, edgier effect of a stop mute.
Explore our Guide to RGC Mutes for a comparison of materials and shapes, and read How to Choose a Horn Mute for help understanding mute types and score markings.
Have questions about choosing a mute for your horn or repertoire? Contact us for help.