Houghton Horns, LLC

TrumCor #4 and 5

Patterned after the "DePolis" mute, the #4 is designed for small and medium-throated (Geyer-style) instruments. The #5 sounds especially good in the upper register. It is designed for large-throated instruments (Kruspe style, Lawson)

TrumCor #24

Designed and shaped for the Conn 8D, the #24 provides some resistance for clean, well centered attacks in the high range, warm sound.

TrumCor#44

A modified Rittich style with a relatively open muted sound, the #44 is capable of tremendous dynamic contrasts. Exceptionally responsive in all registers, the #44 comes with two differently sized "donuts" for aperture control.

TrumCor#45

While having a shape and feel similar to a "Rittich" style mute, the "45" produces an even, rich sound throughout range — free-blowing and clear. Excellent for the soloist, yet suitable for the low hornist.

TrumCor #45T

The #45T is a tunable version with an adjustable chimney.

TrumCor Tri-Stop

Dennis Houghton consulted with Gregory Hustis to design and develop the Tri-Stop mute. This versatile mute features three interchangeable bell flares. Each flare is uniquely sized to accommodate tone color, register and volume needs:

• Flare #1 delivers a very compact, buzzy sound.
• Flare #2 provides excellent projection; most similar to hand-stopping
• Flare #3 was designed specifically for low and pedal range playing (great for Tchaik 6!)