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Hello All. I own a Conn 6H and the bell measures 7 and 3/4 inches. I want to order an EZ Bucket mute and my closest size choices would be 7 & 1/2" or 8". Does anyone have any first hand knowledge as to which one will fit better? Thanks.

My 9-1/2" EZ Bucket is snug on my 9-1/2" bell. I would go for the 8" mute.

GabrielRice wrote: Mon Apr 21, 2025 4:39 pm My 9-1/2" EZ Bucket is snug on my 9-1/2" bell. I would go for the 8" mute.

Thanks. Yes my 8.5"is snug on my 88H so I think you're correct.

I had a 9 1/2” easy bucket mute for my Minick which has a 9 1/4” bell and I found that the mute would just flop around. This was 5+ years ago.

I ended up buying a soft tone mute for my Minick.

I want to try out one of those salt shakers one of these days. That’ll probably be closer to a real bucket sound than the soft tone.

The salt shaker mute is really good. From behind the bell it certainly sounds a lot like a bucket.

Shameless plug

For those interested, more info on the Salt Shaker mute can be found here: https://s-mute.com/collections/trombone-mutes

Adaptable for many bell sizes and you can customize your sound profile with internal felt dampers. Its also super light!

I really like the Trapani Bucket
http://www.trapanimutes.com/available-mutes.html

I use an 8" EZ-Bucket on my Conn 6H and love it.

You might want to consider the Soulo Bucket Mute

wayne88ny wrote: Sun May 18, 2025 11:09 pm You might want to consider the Soulo Bucket Mute

Thanks. Tried one. Didn't sound as good and is much harder to put on and off than the EZ.

kingsk1117 wrote: Tue Apr 22, 2025 2:21 pm I use an 8" EZ-Bucket on my Conn 6H and love it.

The 8" size works great! Thanks.