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Double Bass Mutes — Tourte, Practice, Orchestral
A double bass mute is a specialized accessory for quiet practice and performing “con sordino” passages in orchestra. The double bass is the largest bowed string instrument with a massive bridge, so it requires the largest mute. The SoundsGood catalog features double bass mutes of all types: Tourte, practice, orchestral from leading manufacturers.
Specifically for Double Bass — largest size
Various Types — Tourte, practice, orchestral
Top Brands — GEWA, Artino, Ultra
Free Shipping — orders over ₴4,000
🎻 Double Bass Mute Features
The double bass is the largest and lowest-pitched bowed string instrument. Its bridge is significantly larger than all others, so double bass mutes are the largest and heaviest.
📏 Double Bass Bridge Size
- Width: ~140-160 mm
- Thickness: significantly larger than cello
- Height: ~170-190 mm
- Result: needs special large mute
⚗ Bridge Size Comparison
- Violin: ~41 mm, mute 3-60 g
- Viola: ~48 mm, mute 4-70 g
- Cello: ~90 mm, mute 15-150 g
- Double Bass: ~150 mm, mute 50-300 g
💡 Important: Violin, viola, or cello mutes do NOT fit double bass! Always choose a mute marked “for double bass” or “for bass”.
🔧 Types of Double Bass Mutes
🔗 Tourte (Classic)
Orchestral mute for double bass.
- Dampening: 20-30%
- Design: rubber + metal
- Weight: 50-80 g
- Purpose: orchestra, con sordino
- Price: 100-250 UAH
🔊 Practice Mute
For quiet home practice.
- Dampening: 60-75%
- Design: heavy rubber or metal
- Weight: 150-300 g
- Purpose: home practice
- Price: 300-700 UAH
🏡 Hotel/Ultra Mute
Maximum dampening.
- Dampening: 70-85%
- Design: heavy metal
- Weight: 250-400 g
- Purpose: apartments, night practice
- Price: 600-1200 UAH
🌳 Wooden (Orchestral)
Premium orchestral mute.
- Dampening: 25-40%
- Design: ebony, maple, pear
- Weight: 80-150 g
- Purpose: concerts
- Price: 400-900 UAH
Type Comparison
| Type | Dampening | Weight | Purpose | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourte | 20-30% | 50-80 g | Orchestra | 100-250 UAH |
| Wooden | 25-40% | 80-150 g | Concerts | 400-900 UAH |
| Practice | 60-75% | 150-300 g | Home practice | 300-700 UAH |
| Hotel | 70-85% | 250-400 g | Apartments | 600-1200 UAH |
💡 Note: Double bass is harder to mute than smaller instruments. Even the best practice mutes provide only 70-85% dampening (vs 90% for violin). Low frequencies are harder to dampen.
🌳 Double Bass Mute Materials
⚫ Rubber
- Type: Tourte, practice
- Pros: safe for bridge, soft sound
- Cons: may age, less dampening
- Price: 100-500 UAH
🪛 Metal
- Type: practice, hotel
- Pros: maximum dampening, durable
- Cons: very heavy, may leave marks
- Price: 500-1200 UAH
🌳 Ebony
- Type: orchestral
- Pros: warm tone, elegant look
- Cons: fragile, expensive
- Price: 500-900 UAH
🌳 Maple / Pear
- Type: orchestral
- Pros: natural sound, lighter than ebony
- Cons: requires care
- Price: 400-700 UAH
🏆 Double Bass Mute Brands
GEWA (Germany)
Wide selection for double bass.
- Tourte, wooden
- German quality
- Special bass models
- 150-700 UAH
Artino (Taiwan)
Practice mutes.
- Good dampening
- Double bass models
- 200-500 UAH
Ultra (USA)
Maximum dampening.
- -85% volume
- For apartment practice
- 700-1200 UAH
New Harmony (USA)
Specialized bass mutes.
- For orchestra and jazz
- Professional level
- 500-1000 UAH
🎯 How to Choose a Double Bass Mute?
| Need | Type | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| Orchestra (con sordino) | Tourte / wooden | GEWA for double bass |
| Chamber music | Wooden | Ebony or maple |
| Home practice | Practice | Artino for double bass |
| Apartment, night practice | Hotel | Ultra for double bass |
| Jazz | Light rubber | Tourte or specialized |
Double Bass Sizes
| Size | Body Length | Mute |
|---|---|---|
| 4/4 | ~112 cm | Standard double bass mute |
| 3/4 | ~104 cm | 3/4 or standard |
| 1/2 | ~97 cm | 1/2 (smaller size) |
| 1/4 | ~90 cm | 1/4 children's |
Bassist's Mute Set
🎯 Basic Set
- Tourte for double bass (100-200 UAH)
- Artino Practice (300-500 UAH)
- Total: ~400-700 UAH
🏆 Professional Set
- GEWA Ebony (500-800 UAH)
- Ultra Mute (700-1200 UAH)
- Total: ~1200-2000 UAH
💡 Tip: The double bass is a very loud instrument! A practice mute is essential for apartment practice. It significantly reduces volume and allows you to practice without disturbing neighbors.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How is a double bass mute different from a cello mute?
A double bass mute is the largest (bridge ~150mm vs 90mm). A cello mute will NOT fit!
Do bass players need a mute?
Yes! For orchestral con sordino passages and for quiet home practice. The double bass is very loud!
Which mute is quietest for double bass?
Metal Ultra — dampens by 70-85%. That's the maximum for double bass (low frequencies are harder to dampen).
How much does a double bass mute cost?
Tourte: 100-250 UAH. Practice: 300-700 UAH. Wooden: 400-900 UAH. Ultra: 600-1200 UAH.
Are there mutes for jazz double bass?
Yes, light rubber mutes are popular in jazz for softer sound when playing pizzicato and arco.
🎯 Why Choose SoundsGood?
🛠 Large Selection
Mutes specifically for double bass.
📦 Fast Shipping
Free for orders over ₴4,000.
💰 Great Prices
From 100 UAH per mute.
📞 Contact Us
🌏 Showroom: 15 Olzhycha St., Kyiv, 04116, Ukraine
📞 Phone:
- Kyiv: +380 (73) 060-01-01
- Lviv: +380 (97) 667-14-43
📧 Email: info@soundsgood.kiev.ua
🕑 Hours: Mon–Fri: 11:00–18:00