Harmon L Model Copper Trumpet Wow-Wow Mute

by Harmon

Product Features

• The "wah-wah" sound is made by a sliding cup in the end of the copper mute
• Made entirely of lacquered copper

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B0002F4YH8
• Item model number: L
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #19,158 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)
  • #43 in Musical Instruments > Instrument Accessories > Wind Instrument Accessories > Brass Accessories > Trumpet Accessories > Mutes

Product Description

The Harmon Wow-Wow Trumpet Mute has been one of the best models of this type of mute on the market for many years. Primarily used for jazz work.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars More resistance and intonation issues compared to the Jo-Ral Copper Bubble, January 2, 2010

By 

Hepcat Vince (Perrysburg, OH USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Harmon L Model Copper Trumpet Wow-Wow Mute

I evaluated the Jo-Ral Copper Bubble mute along side of the Harmon brand Copper Wah-Wah (or harmon mute). I use the mutes in a jazz quartet as well as a larger 7 piece jazz group; playing everything from jump blues, jazz, soul, r & b, and funk.

What's the same:
Both are heavy copper.
Both have a nice traditional harmon mute 'bite' and edge to the sound. I would categorize the Harmon is 'crisp', while the Jo-Ral is 'dark.'
Both are made very well.

What's the difference:
The Jo-Ral plays with better intonation throughout the range of the horn; the Harmon is much more sharp in the lower range.
The Jo-Ral plays with much less resistance than the Harmon. This is a major design difference in the mutes--the Jo-Ral is rounded, while the Harmon is more angular. Over the longer gigs, this can make a difference. For me, I'd rather have the equipment work 'for' me than not.
The Jo-Ral is bare copper, while the Harmon is clearcoated. Over time, the Jo-Ral will tarnish, while the Harmon holds its lustre. If this is important to you, get a can of Testors Clear Coat and spray it with 1 or 2 light coats to preserve the finish. If you use a heavy layers, it will affect the sound.

Summary: Both mutes are made well and have a nice sound. I rate the Jo-Ral higher for better intonation, and less resistance while preserving an authentic feel.
If you want a brighter sound #along with less resistance, and good intonation#, go for the aluminum version of the Jo-Ral.

Vince
Hepcat Revival, Trumpet

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Mute, August 24, 2009

By 

John P. Healy "zentojazz" (Boston MA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Harmon L Model Copper Trumpet Wow-Wow Mute

This Harmon copper mute took a little getting used to since I am used to the Harmon aluminum which is lighter and thinner than this new one . This Harmon mute is a little larger in overall size and heavier. I like that this mute is more in tune in the low register,something the lighter aluminum mute is stuffy and distorted on some low trumpet notes as the low A or G. A nice new addition to the fine line of mutes from the Harmon company.

5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet, mellow soul, May 12, 2011

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George D. Isaac (Chicago, IL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Harmon L Model Copper Trumpet Wow-Wow Mute

The mute sounds amazing. You're gonna get a great sound out of it. Take the stem out and the tone changes again. A great thing to use for soloing. I love it.