Humes & Berg 158 Trombone 7.5″ Velvet-Tone (Bucket) Mute

Description

Legendary Reputation

Humes & Berg has been a leading name in brass accessories for generations, trusted by professional musicians, educators, and students worldwide. The Model 158 Velvet-Tone Bucket Mute continues this tradition by providing dependable performance and the rich tonal qualities players expect from a premium Humes & Berg mute.

Rich Velvet-Tone Sound

The bucket design produces a dark, warm, and mellow trombone sound with exceptional smoothness. It gently softens the instrument’s natural brilliance while maintaining clarity and projection, making it ideal for expressive ensemble playing and featured passages.

Deep Bucket Design

Featuring a generous 7.5-inch bucket design, the Model 158 creates a full, rounded tone with excellent resonance. This larger chamber helps produce the distinctive velvet-like sound associated with classic jazz and commercial trombone performance.

Ideal for Jazz and Concert Performance

The Humes & Berg 158 is perfectly suited for jazz ensembles, big bands, concert bands, orchestras, musical theatre, and studio recording. Its warm tonal character makes it especially effective for ballads, lyrical passages, and blended ensemble sections.

Excellent Intonation

The Model 158 is carefully designed to maintain reliable tuning throughout the trombone’s range. Players can perform confidently knowing the mute provides consistent pitch response without excessive adjustment.

Smooth Response Across All Registers

The carefully balanced construction provides even resistance and airflow, allowing for comfortable articulation, dynamic control, and a consistent tone from low register passages through to higher notes.

Warm and Blended Ensemble Sound

The Velvet-Tone Bucket Mute is ideal when a softer, more intimate trombone colour is required. It helps players achieve a refined ensemble blend while still allowing the instrument to retain its musical presence.

Durable American Craftsmanship

Proudly manufactured in the USA, the Humes & Berg 158 reflects the company’s commitment to quality materials and precision construction. Built for regular rehearsal and performance use, it provides long-lasting reliability for musicians at every level.

Lightweight and Easy to Use

Despite its deep bucket design, the Model 158 remains practical and comfortable to handle. Its user-friendly construction allows for quick mute changes during performances, rehearsals, and recording sessions.

Suitable for All Levels of Player

From students learning muted trombone techniques to professional musicians requiring a dependable bucket mute, the Model 158 provides excellent playability and consistent results.

Essential for Expanding Tonal Colour

A quality bucket mute is an important part of every trombonist’s accessory collection. The Humes & Berg 158 allows players to explore warmer tonal colours, enhance musical expression, and achieve the classic muted sound required across many styles.

Conclusion

The Humes & Berg 158 Trombone 7.5″ Velvet-Tone (Bucket) Mute delivers the rich, warm, and blended sound that has made bucket mutes a favourite among trombone players for generations. With its deep 7.5-inch design, excellent intonation, smooth response, and legendary American craftsmanship, the Model 158 is ideal for jazz, concert band, orchestral, and commercial performance. Whether creating a mellow ballad tone or enhancing ensemble warmth, this Velvet-Tone Bucket Mute is an essential tool for any serious trombonist.

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