{"product_id":"861786","title":"Denis Wick Dennis Wick \/ 5521B Straight Brass Bottom Piccolo Trumpet Mute [Clearance Sale Price!!]","description":"Denis Wick\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e He is a former president of the International Trombone Society. He served as principal trombonist of the prestigious London Symphony Orchestra for 31 years, and has contributed to the training of musicians at institutions such as the Guildhall School of Music and Drama and the Youth Symphony Orchestra. He is also known as the author of trombone instruction books.\u003cbr\u003e He is also active as a conductor of brass and wind ensembles. Leveraging his extensive knowledge and experience in instrumental performance, he develops mouthpieces and mutes at Denis Wick, the company he founded.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Denis Wick mutes are handcrafted by skilled artisans, ensuring consistently high quality in terms of sound and pitch.\u003cbr\u003e When Denis Wick was actively performing with the London Symphony Orchestra, he would create prototypes and test them out with the orchestra.\u003cbr\u003e The current straight mute design originated when composer B. Britten, who was present at the time, exclaimed, \"This is the sound I've been looking for!\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ■ Denis Wick's aluminum straight mutes are loved by brass players worldwide for their traditional straight mute tone.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Straight mutes with a brass bottom produce a brighter tone compared to aluminum mutes.\u003cbr\u003e Furthermore, brass and copper are heavier than aluminum, making them suitable for situations where you want to project sound over long distances or where a powerful sound is needed, such as in an orchestra.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ■DW5521B\u003cbr\u003e Straight mute for piccolo trumpet\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e *This mute is a long-term stock clearance item.\u003cbr\u003e Therefore, although the packaging may be damaged and the mute itself may have scratches or discoloration, it is still in good enough condition to be used for playing and is being offered at a special price.\u003cbr\u003e Also, the product images are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the actual condition of the item.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Denis Wick","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43556541530225,"sku":"861786","price":51.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0638\/4173\/0673\/files\/861786_01.jpg?v=1782542594","url":"https:\/\/global.ikebe-gakki.com\/products\/861786","provider":"Ikebe Musical Instruments Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}