Softone - size?

[RichC]

Which size softone works best for a 3B (8 in bell)? I'm seeing some sites saying small for 7 1/2 - 8" and some say large for 8 - 8 1/2".

[Burgerbob]

I'd use the large. I actually use a bass one on my 3B when I've needed a bucket with no problems.

[RichC]

Thanks, Aiden. I've also been using my bass one on it, but thought it was about time to get one that actually fit as it's been getting a lot of use lately. Still easier than dealing with the old H&B though.

[brtnats]

Same. If you think you’ll ever use it one something larger than 8 inches, buy a bigger size. I use my bass size on my 8” and 8.5” bells.

[MStarke]

I use the larger of the tenor options on my 8'' bell smallbores as I wanted to buy only one for small and large bore. Works fine. I hate the weight/imbalance that mutes normally create, so the Softone mutes are great.