Professional Stone-Lined Construction for Superior Tonal Quality
Product Overview
The Humes & Berg 151 Stonelined Straight Mute for trombone represents the pinnacle of mute craftsmanship, featuring the company's signature stone-lined construction that delivers exceptional tonal quality and professional performance. This innovative design combines traditional mute-making expertise with advanced materials to create a straight mute that produces a focused, penetrating sound with remarkable clarity and projection.
The stone-lined construction sets this mute apart from conventional aluminum or fiber models, providing enhanced resonance, improved intonation stability, and a distinctive tonal character that professional trombonists have come to rely on. Whether performing in orchestral settings, jazz ensembles, or solo contexts, the Model 151 delivers the authentic straight mute sound that composers and arrangers expect.
Key Features
Innovative Stone-Lined Construction The signature stone lining provides superior acoustic properties compared to traditional materials. This unique construction enhances the mute's resonance and creates a more focused, projecting sound while maintaining excellent pitch stability across all registers.
Professional Tonal Quality Produces the classic straight mute sound with exceptional clarity and penetration. The stone-lined design adds richness and depth to the muted tone while preserving the characteristic edge that makes straight-muted trombone so effective in ensemble textures.
Precision Engineering Crafted with Humes & Berg's legendary attention to detail, ensuring proper fit and acoustic performance. The mute's carefully calculated proportions and weight distribution provide optimal playing response and consistent results.
Enhanced Projection The stone-lined construction allows for superior projection without sacrificing tonal quality. Players can achieve both subtle, intimate passages and powerful, cutting statements that carry effectively through large ensembles.
Durable Professional Construction Built to withstand the demands of regular professional use while maintaining its acoustic properties over time. The robust construction ensures reliable performance in both practice and performance situations.
Musical Applications
The Humes & Berg 151 Stonelined Straight Mute excels in:
Orchestral repertoire requiring precise straight mute effects
Jazz big band arrangements where cutting trombone lines are essential
Chamber music settings demanding refined muted tones
Contemporary and film music calling for distinctive muted colors
Educational settings where consistent, reliable performance is crucial
The Stone-Lined Advantage
Humes & Berg's stone-lined mutes have become the professional standard because of their unique acoustic properties. The stone lining creates a more complex harmonic structure than traditional materials, resulting in a richer, more projecting sound that maintains clarity even in the most demanding musical contexts. This innovation has made stone-lined mutes the choice of principal trombonists in major orchestras worldwide.
Professional Endorsement
Trusted by leading trombonists in major symphony orchestras, renowned jazz ensembles, and top music conservatories globally. The Model 151's combination of innovative construction and traditional craftsmanship makes it an essential tool for serious musicians.
 
Experience the superior performance of stone-lined construction. Add the Humes & Berg 151 Stonelined Straight Mute to your trombone setup and discover why professionals choose this innovative design for their most important performances.