Hercules Stands HA100 Clamp-on Four Mute Holder - Trumpet, Trombone, Cornet, French Horn

Have you ever been in rehearsal and accidentally kicked a mute or two that was sitting on the floor in front of you? Have you ever played a piece of music that required you to change the mute you are using or add a mute with little to no time to accomplish these tasks? The Hercules mute holder makes these quick mute changes much easier to accomplish and gets the mutes off the floor so that an accidental kick is much harder to do. This heavy duty mute holder attaches to the base of a music stand and holds all types of mutes. Having the mutes up and off the floor really helps musicians avoid accidentally kicking the mutes and makes it much easier to change mutes quickly during a practice or performance. This product is well-designed and works great on Manhasset, Wenger, or Hamilton music stands. I am impressed with this mute holder and enjoy the new-found ease of quick mute changes while using this product. Highly recommended!

What it is: Clever trumpet mute holder. I use it for jazz and pit orchestra performances, as it keeps the mutes handy for quick changes. For pit performances, I attach it to my music stand. For jazz performances, I attach it to my vocal mic stand (since my horn mic is a bit farther away). Typical heavy duty Hercules quality--I have a triple trumpet stand (now a quad with the piccolo trumpet stand in the center) and it has held up great. An endless combination of uses: 4 mutes--harmon, straight, cup, pixie/second cup mute (depending on gig) 4 mutes and a small tray of snacks (with the tray inserted) 3 mutes, and a beverage 2 mutes, a beverage, and snacks (combo platter) 1 mute, a beverage, snacks, and a bird. Bird might eat the snacks, so position them strategically. 4 drinks for that really hot or crappy gig 3 drinks and a bird--stay hydrated and entertained during a crappy gig. 2 drinks, a bird, and a ferret. Note: The bird and ferret need to be friends, otherwise, this just won't work. Keeps the trombone players in front on edge and distracted from playing lead trumpet into the back of their skulls. I'd recommend the snack tray for the ferret. Get this, and imagine the possibilities of advanced mute management.

My son used one for years. I just purchased a second for a gift. This is a great purchase.

This is a well constructed heavy duty mute holder that works best attached to a thick post music stand such as Manhasset. I have not tried it on a folding wire music stand but imagine it should work o.k. though the weight of the mutes might be too much for the slender stalk. It will not attach securely to a music front typically used for big band/jazz groups whether cardboard or fibreboard. And that's where you are most likely going to need the use of multiple mutes. I have a GARD combination case for my trumpet and flugelhorn that has wheels and a telescoping handle like rolling luggage. I set it next to my music front and attach the Hercules mute holder securely to the raised square tubuler handle. Works like a charm! The mute rings are covered with velvet for silent quick mute changes. The different size and length mute rings make it easy to adjust and set it up any way that works best for you. It also saves reaching down to the floor fumbling for the correct mute as they clank and roll around sometimes in the dark. This is a must have for that next gig or symphony pops concert.

Purchased for our trumpet playing college son. He loved it. Attached to the school music stand easily

I like this a lot! Fifty years ago, most music called for one, maybe two, mutes; at most. Now, it's common to find three or more different mutes called for in the course of one concert performance. This little device keeps everything in sight and accessible, without stooping. No more kicking around mutes on darkened stages, either! I should qualify my remarks by noting I'm a trumpet player and the first thing I did was remove the small tray so that I might use the three larger rings for my straight, cup, and harmon mutes. These rings provide bigger and less noisy targets when making quick mute changes. On most occasions I don't use the long, little ring but it will hold a small plunger mute - upside down - without a problem. That said, if you're a trombone player, you'll have to determine its merits on your own. Finally, the device transports easily. I use a Pro-Tec case, and when I'm off to rehearsals or performances, my K&M 5-leg stand resides in the bell of the horn, and the mute holder, all my mutes, mouthpieces, and lots of other junk fit neatly in the designated storage area. Yes, it ends up weighing some, but it works!

This is a high quality mote holder. My only complaint is that some of the arms are kind of short, so it needs to be positioned lower on the stand so that the mutes are all accessible.

If you have multiple mutes this is the way to go. Makes it so much easier than attaching individual mute holders, and it is very sturdy and easy to set up. A bit heavy to add to my mute bag, but definitely worth it! Can't believe I waited this long to get my own!!!

Mi novio es trompetista y amo este regalo, lo recomiendo ampliamente, es de mucha utilidad y es muy práctico y fácil de cargar a todos lados

個人的に買ってるYAMAHAのMS303ALは大丈夫でしたが、団で使ってるのはそれより細いもので取り付け不可でした。(なので自分のをそのまま使ってます)使っている譜面台確認した方が良いかと思います。 使った感想ですが、重い！わかっていたけど重い！wあと、めっちゃ硬くて広げるのが大変！w女性の私にはちょっと大変だな…もう少し緩めたり出来たら良いんですけど…ネジが六角で家に無い！泣く泣く力技で広げたり閉じたりしてます…wただ硬くて重い分かなり丈夫な作りになってます！そこは良い！ 1つ小物を入れれるようになっていてマウスピース置くのに良いなぁと思っていましたが…私の使ってる譜面台でも少し傾いててマウスピース置くのは少し怖いですwなのでオイルとかを置いてます…w 色々と書きましたが、あればとても便利なものなので買って損は無いと思います。

This is the second Hercules product I've purchased on Amazon. The mute holder works like a charm, and all 4 arms can be rotated to the desired position. An insert came with the holder (seen in the picture on Amazon's product page) for use in one of the large rings. Turns the ring into a tray, great for holding spare mouthpiece, oil, what have you. The clamp is sturdy, and I did not need to really crank the knob to tighten it enough to grip. The threaded pin that you turn into the stand post has a protective end on it so it will not damage the stand, and it also helps to get a better grip on the post. In the picture I have uploaded, you see it attached to my cheapy-cheap flimsy music stand. Still holds on great, and it's not causing it to be more prone to tipping....than it already was. Incidentally, a large ring can also function as a Starbucks coffee cup holder, for those of you that like to enjoy some java during those long rests. I am very satisfied with this purchase, and I know the quality will ensure I am not replacing it any time soon. 5 Stars - Highly Recommended.

Really, there's nothing to dislike about this mute holder. It's decent quality, feels solid and well made. Screws to the side of any music stand. No more fumbling on the floor, the miss are right in front of you. There are four mute holders, one of them had a removable cup/water bottle holder. Great for brass band players who need to switch mutes fast. Recommended!

Mega, so ein Teil hätte ich mir schon längst kaufen sollen! Das erspart viel Stress bei Konzerten. Verarbeitung und Qualität sind top.