Practice mute alto trombone

[MStarke]

Hi all,

sorry if this has been asked before:
Any recommendations for an alto trombone practice mute?

I have one without any brand on it. I think it is originally a flugelhorn practice mute, but works quite well.
The disadvantage it has - as with many mutes - is a higher resistance and some intonation issues, especially in the higher register.

For tenor and bass I have the best brass mutes and they are working very well for me.

My wishlist:
- Lightweight
- Only minimal additional resistance
- Good intonation

Volume does not have to be reduced too much, thereby probably any practice mute would do here!

Maybe even going for something different like a cup or bucket mute?

Any input is welcome!

[baileyman]

When in Boston, bring your horn over and I'll make one that does what you want.

[MStarke]

Thanks for the offer. However living in Germany Boston is unluckily not on my travel schedule.

Anyway I have taken some ideas from the other thread on practice mutes which might help me regarding alto as well.