Alexandr Afanasiev, principal horn at the Mariinsky Theatre in St. Petersburg, developed this digitally produced horn mute and also makes it himself. Small but fine tips from Engelbert Schmid have perfected it.
Hard to believe, but it is made on a 3D printer!
Luck or skill? In terms of sound, it is the most interesting mute Engelbert Schmid has ever heard and tried – naturally tunable for practically any hand position, with problem-free intonation.
AA Digital Stopping Mute
This digitally produced stopping mute sounds the way a stopping mute should sound – in the opinion of many horn players better than brass stopping mutes – and is considerably less expensive. It can be tuned by means of a thread in the throat.
AA Mute for Wagner Tuba
This digitally produced mute fits Bb, double and F Wagner tubas. Intonation, sound and response are very good. Same price as the AA horn mute.
Distribution and orders
Engelbert Schmid GmbH has taken over distribution for Western Europe. Of course we deliver the mutes all over the world, also to other horn makers or to dealers.
Please order from engelbert-office@schmid-horns.com or by phone at +49 (0)8282 890412.