Humes & Berg 179 Trombone Melo-Wah Mute

Description

Legendary Reputation

For generations, Humes & Berg has been one of the world’s leading manufacturers of brass mutes. The Model 179 Mel-O-Wah Mute continues this tradition, offering dependable craftsmanship and the distinctive muted sounds trusted by professional musicians, educators, and students alike.

Distinctive Mel-O-Wah Sound

The Mel-O-Wah Mute produces a smooth, melodic muted tone with the capability of creating expressive “wah-wah” effects. Its unique design gives trombonists a vocal-like quality that adds character, movement, and individuality to solos and ensemble passages.

Classic Jazz and Big Band Character

Perfect for jazz ensembles, swing bands, commercial performances, musical theatre, and studio recording, the Model 179 captures the classic muted trombone sound heard in countless iconic recordings. It is equally effective for modern repertoire requiring expressive tonal variation.

Free-Blowing Response

Designed with Humes & Berg’s Stonelined construction, the Model 179 offers a comfortable, free-blowing feel with balanced resistance. Players enjoy natural airflow, making it easy to perform expressive phrases while maintaining control across the instrument’s full range.

Excellent Intonation

Accurate pitch is essential for specialty mutes, and the Humes & Berg 179 is engineered to provide dependable intonation throughout the trombone’s register. Players can perform confidently with minimal tuning adjustments.

Warm and Focused Tone

The unique design produces a warm, centred sound that blends beautifully within an ensemble while retaining enough projection for featured solo passages. It offers an excellent balance between mellow character and tonal clarity.

Smooth Dynamic Control

The Model 179 responds effortlessly across a wide dynamic range, allowing players to transition naturally between soft lyrical passages and more powerful musical statements. Its balanced response encourages expressive phrasing and precise articulation.

Durable Stonelined Construction

Humes & Berg’s famous Stonelined design provides long-lasting durability while contributing to the mute’s warm tonal characteristics. Built for regular rehearsals, performances, and touring, the Model 179 delivers reliable performance year after year.

Crafted in the USA

Proudly manufactured in the USA, the Humes & Berg 179 reflects the company’s longstanding commitment to quality materials, precision engineering, and exceptional musical performance.

Suitable for All Levels

Whether you’re a student discovering specialty mutes or a professional trombonist performing demanding repertoire, the Model 179 offers dependable performance, expressive flexibility, and outstanding value.

Essential Specialty Mute

The Mel-O-Wah Mute is an excellent addition alongside straight, cup, bucket, and plunger mutes. Its distinctive sound provides trombonists with an expanded range of tonal colours, making it a valuable tool for jazz, commercial, and creative musical expression.

Conclusion

The Humes & Berg 179 Trombone Mel-O-Wah Mute delivers a unique combination of warm melodic tone, expressive “wah-wah” effects, excellent intonation, and free-blowing performance. Featuring Humes & Berg’s renowned Stonelined construction and legendary American craftsmanship, it is an outstanding choice for jazz, big band, commercial, and studio musicians. Whether performing classic swing repertoire or contemporary works, the Model 179 provides the tonal versatility and musical expression that every serious trombonist will appreciate.

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