Best Denis Wick in 2026

Denis Wick practice mutes are perhaps the best teaching aid ever invented

Enormous improvement in tone quality using the entire vital capacity as a vibrating air column by opening the throat spaces through playing loudly in the low register

Most practice mutes are infamous for their deficiencies in pitch, intonation and excessive resistance.

ENHANCED MUSIC: Great sound is made easy by using an adjustable trumpet mute. Ideal for beginners or experts. The cup itself is adjustable, which lets you adjust your sound without affecting intonation.

THE NOTES YOU WANT: Your trumpet’s timbre is enhanced with a trumpet mute, offering a rich, warm sound for brass instruments. Whether you’re section playing, in front of a microphone, or are practicing solo, the mute can be adjusted for the perfect tone.

LONG-LASTING: Each trumpet mute is handmade, finished with all natural cork from Portugal that will not deteriorate over time. With proper care, the mute will last your full career—whether you’re just beginning or are already a seasoned musician.

Denis Wick mutes are acclaimed worldwide for their sound quality, intonation in all dynamic ranges, and superb workmanship

High-purity spun aluminum

Scotchbrite finished

THE CLEAREST MUSIC: Ideal for beginners or experts, the Denis Wick Adjustable Cup Mute can be accommodated to fit your needs. You can produce as many sounds as you like without affecting intonation, taking your instrument from good to exceptional.

A PRODUCT YOU CAN TRUST: Each tenor trombone mute is handmade, finished with all natural cork that will not deteriorate over time. With proper care, the mute will last for your full career—whether you’re just beginning or are already a seasoned musician.

THE SOUND YOU WANT: The cup mute sound you want is achieved by our unique adjustable cup feature. This allows you to adjust your tone by adjusting the position of the cup without affecting the tuning of your tenor trombone.

Denis Wick mutes are acclaimed worldwide for their sound quality, intonation in all dynamic ranges, and superb workmanship

High-purity spun aluminum

finished

Denis Wick mutes are acclaimed worldwide for their sound quality, intonation in all dynamic ranges, and superb workmanship

High-purity spun aluminum

Scotchbrite finished

Denis Wick practice mutes are perhaps the best teaching aid ever invented

Enormous improvement in tone quality using the entire vital capacity as a vibrating air column by opening the throat spaces through playing loudly in the low register

Most practice mutes are infamous for their deficiencies in pitch, intonation and excessive resistance.

AMAZING HARMONY: Whether you’re playing with the stem removed, extended, or in the trombone, you can easily project wherever you play. Through developing a new design for extending mutes, we’ve altered the instrument’s color without muffling its sound..

HELPS MUSICIANS: Mutes help to enhance your instrument and provide a specific sound for a richer, lower timbre. Through the traditional shape and through our customizations, the extendable mute more easily achieves that traditional jazz sound..

CUSTOM SOUND: By building the mute with an extra-long inner tube and the classic “ET” shape, we’ve improved trombone’s intonation. The unique shape allows for greater projection, with or without the tubes inserted, and lets you find your perfect note..

ALTERNATIVE TRADITION: Players who want the brand name but not the price will find a happy medium with our synthetic cup mutes. None of our iconic craftsmanship is spared in construction—you still get a quality product that does the job it promises to do.

PRECISE TUNING: Find the right notes and tune your instrument the way you want it to be tuned. The rubber protection ring on the cup’s bowl helps you produce the most professional sound every time you play. Ideal for both commercial and jazz music.

ECONOMY PRICED: Don’t let the lower price tag fool you—our synthetic cup mutes are every bit as reliable and tough as our traditional metal mutes. If you’re a younger musician or are simply looking for a cheaper option, this is the product for you.

Made from hand-spun aluminum

Perfect intonation and even response in all registers

Crisp muted sound

Denis Wick mutes are acclaimed worldwide for their sound quality, intonation in all dynamic ranges, and superb workmanship

High-purity spun aluminum

Scotchbrite finished

Adjustable cup allows for multiple muted tones

Can be fitted perfect to any bell size

Perfect intonation in all registers

ANOTHER CHOICE: Wooden straight mutes produce a totally different sound than metal mutes, offering you more variety for your French horn. Find the exact tone you want with the adjustable tuning slide, while cork strips on the base provide stability.

SOFTER SOUND: The mute’s wooden construction naturally produces a softer tone color when played—especially complementing softer dynamics. While lightweight, it is an incredibly strong, resonant mute that can help you find the tone you’re looking for.

THE WARMEST COLOR: All musicians know that distinctive, earthy sound produced by a wooden mute—it simply cannot be matched by other materials. Achieve that particular, beautiful tone color while also producing exquisite intonation on every register.

Specially balanced throat, back bore, and cup

Perfect intonation in all registers

Clean articulation response

Classic "British" style tone

Excellent intonation in all registers

Specially balanced throat, back bore, and cup for even response

Made from hand-spun aluminum

Perfect intonation and even response in all registers

Crisp muted sound

GREAT FOR TRAVEL: Take your euphonium mute anywhere. Small enough to be transportable, the mute fits the instrument while still in its case, providing a great space-saving solution for musicians on the go. It is compatible with all euphonium models.

PRACTICE IN PEACE: About 5 decibels less sound than competitors helps you to warm up and start your breathing, but quietly enough that others aren’t affected. You can play in your yard, the train station, or in the dorm hallway for nearly silent practice.

COMFORTABLE PERFORMANCE: You feel excessive backpressure—like all of our brass performance mutes, our travel cup mute is free-blowing for maximum comfort. Its leather strap provides easy insertion and removal, plus neoprene pads ensure a secure grip.

Classic "British" style tone

Comfortable rim

Even response in all registers

Specially designed weight transfer for increased response

Designed in conjunction with the makers of Paxman French horns

Deep funnel cup for a classic French horn sound

Specially designed weight transfer for increased response

Designed in conjunction with the makers of Paxman French horns

Deep funnel cup for a classic French horn sound

Specially balanced throat, back bore, and cup

Perfect intonation in all registers

Clean articulation response

Well Balanced Response

Warm Tone

Perfect for all Styles

Specially designed shape provides a perfect transposition

Made from hand-spun aluminum

Even response in all registers

Made from hand-spun aluminum

Perfect intonation and even response in all registers

Crisp muted sound

AMAZING HARMONY: Whether you’re playing with the stem removed, extended, or in the trombone, you can easily project wherever you play. Through developing a new design for extending mutes, we’ve shifted the instrument’s color without muffling its sound.

HELPS MUSICIANS: Mutes help to enhance your instrument and provide a specific sound for a crisper, lower timbre. Through the traditional shape and through our customizations, the extendable mute more easily achieves that traditional jazz sound.

CUSTOM SOUND: By building the mute with an extra-long inner tube and the classic “ET” shape, we’ve improved trombone’s intonation. The unique shape allows for greater projection, with or without the tubes inserted, and lets you find your perfect note.

Made from hand-spun aluminum

Perfect intonation and even response in all registers

Crisp muted sound

Specially balanced throat, back bore, and cup

Perfect intonation in all registers

Clean articulation response

Easily change instruments without changing set-up

Fits all mouthpiece manufacturers

Great for transitioning players

Classic "British" style tone

Excellent intonation in all registers

Specially balanced throat, back bore, and cup for even response

Classic "British" style tone

Comfortable rim

Even response in all registers