Ben's Practice Mute

Practice mutes for bass trombone, tenor trombone and trumpet. ( French horn is coming soon ) Experience flawless intonation, exceptional playability across all registers and dynamics, all in a compact and lightweight design which makes it ideal for travel purposes (a nice soft travel bag is included). Elevate your practice sessions with unparalleled performance and convenience.

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Combi Bass and Tenor Mute

€ 107,44

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What the pro's say:

Wouter Iseger - bass trombonist of the "The Hague Philharmonic Orchestra"

This week I’ve had the opportunity to try the brand new Van Dijk (father and son) Practice Mute. The compact and lightweight model makes it ideal for travel purposes (a nice soft travel bag is included). The basic sound is muted to a very soft level (even softer than most of the practice mutes I’ve used), which is great for hotel rooms... Read More

Alex Tartaglia - trombonist with the São Paulo Symphony Orchestra

I am a fan of the use of practice mutes and this one, made by Erik van Dijk, brings together all the qualities such as size, weight, balanced in all ranges of the instrument and with a perfect tuning. I am very happy with the result and I highly recommend it.

Hongyi Gu - bass trombonist of the Pacific Trombone Project

I finally received the Van Dijk Practice Mute I've been eagerly awaiting. This mute impresses me not only in terms of its weight and how well it fits with my instrument but also with its striking appearance. What surprised me the most is the intonation across all the ranges. Particularly with the lower registers, I can feel the compactness and stability in articulation, undoubtedly making it the best mute I've ever tried.

Josiah Walters - bass trombonist of the National Symphony Orchestra ( Ireland )

This is an excellent practice mute, one that is well in tune and blows well across all registers of the instrument. It's also very compact and easy to transport. I've found that it works very well for warm-ups, and even occasional full practice sessions if you find yourself in a situation where you cannot play at full volume. It's a real life saver for someone like me, who lives in an apartment with many neighbours nearby!

Rommert Groenhof - bass trombone Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra

Normally, I don’t spend hours with a practice mute, just a bit of practicing or a small warm-up behind the scenes/in a hotel. Two weeks ago, I played continuously with the mute at home, and it’s genuinely a very nice mute. Especially in terms of feel, as it is light and plays quite naturally. Also, in terms of intonation, it ranks... Read More

Ilja Reijngoud - international jazz tenor trombone solist, teacher and composer.

Ben's Practice Mute. Ilja Reijngoud’s own words: “It’s the best mute I know. Counter pressure feels the same, intonation is the same, it s really soft, still has a clear tone.”

Alex Elia - solo trumpet Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra

Playing a few notes with #benspracticemute . A very useful tool to warm-up a bit when you do not play for sometime during a piece.. and then you have some "nice" stuff to play later (orchestral #trumpetlife 😅) Excellent response and intonation! Thanks!

Jos Jansen - bass trombone soloist

"What a nice mute, responds wonderfully, the intonation remains very good, stable in all registers and ideal for me because I can often continue playing comfortably in theaters between my performances without bothering them. Not to be left unmentioned is the beautiful finishing of Ben’s Practice Mute. In short, highly recommended for everyone!"

Sebastiaan Kemner - tenor trombone soloist, member Bruckner Quartet and New Trombone Collective and professor Royal Conservatoire The Hague

I’m so happy to finally own a practice mute which plays easy and free, but also fits inside the bell in my trombone case! It’s light and practical, so I can bring it wherever I go. From the pedal register to the highest notes: response is direct and intonation is great. Thank you Ben & Erik!

Martin van den Berg - bass trombone Metropole Orchestra, Jazz Orchestra of the Concertgebouw and Professor Amsterdam Conservatory

"Wow, this practice mute is excellent. It plays well in all registers, offering a pleasant resistance. The sound muting is great, and one of its most significant attributes is its perfect intonation. I use the mute in my warm-up sessions and backstage when on the road with one of my bands."