Re: 5 cent sax mute
No joke. I use some of the small-bubble type folded over once and rolled into a ring, then taped so it holds it's shape. About the size of half a pop can, but hollow through the middle. Sits just at the top of the bell and warms the tone by taking the highest harmonics off the top. If you put it too far down in the bell, your low Bb goes to low A. It's a subtle difference, but a pleasant one. Haven't tried this on my other horns yet, but I'm sure it would have the same effect. Makes a good conversation piece to boot!
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