Weird ask… I need a mute!

[Sousaswag]

I’ve got 3 upcoming performances asking for muted tuba. I don’t have a mute. I also don’t want to spend $400-600 on one.

Size- don’t care. I can use my big C or my F. If you’re trying to offload a tuba mute, shoot me a message.

From what I understand the Balu mutes have the ability to fit multiple horns. That seems pretty cool to me.

Watcha got?

[tylerferris1213]

Where are you located? If you're near Ohio I'd be happy to lend you one of mine.

[matt g]

In a pinch, it doesn’t seem that unreasonable that one could be made with cork (automotive parts store) corrugated heavy paper (cardboard boxes), construction paper, glue, and black spray paint.

[DonO.]

I read somewhere once it’s possible to make a serviceable one out of a KFC chicken bucket. IIRC, you glue wine bottle corks cut to shape in the appropriate places and line the interior of the bucket with 1/2 inch or so of patching cement, for that Humes-Berg “Stone-Lined” sound.

[humBell]

Where are you located? If you're near Ohio I'd be happy to lend you one of mine.

I second the question, but replace northeast (us) for Ohio.

I also enquire after dates of said performances?

Oh, and please relay the success of KFC bucket, if you got that route?.

I heard tell of a BSO musician who asked roofers to fashion one using their roofing material as well?

[Sousaswag]

I’m in Chicago.

Mute tentatively found!

[humBell]

Tentatively rejoicing!