Gewa Tourte Bass Mute

This damper remains on the instrument The Tourte Mute is a soft plastic mute for double bass. This is the choice of many professional double bass players as it offers several advantages over other products including: 1. Easy to use: Two slots in the surface of the damper make it possible to fix it in the lower part between the bridge and the tailpiece (for the D or A string). When not in use, it can be easily fixed to the end of the tailpiece. Then when in use ("con sodini"), the mute can be moved up and placed above the strings above the bridge. To deactivate the damper again ("senza sodini"), you pull it away from the position above the bridge and let it slide down, where it is ready for renewed use. 2. Fixed and removed extremely quickly: It takes no more than 1-2 seconds to activate this (fix it over the bridge), and it is even quicker to remove. This is the decisive advantage over other dampers made of wood or metal. 3. Quiet handling: Since this mute is made of soft plastic (rubber), positioning or removal is completely silent and does not create embarrassing moments like putting on an ebony or aluminum mute. 4. Safely stored: Even when not in use, it is safely stored on the instrument and does not cause any disruption at all. 5. Steam quality: Of many models tested, this is the most optimal. 6. Durability: Because it is made of rubber, it is virtually indestructible. 7. The price: This damper costs comparatively little. All in all: a very effective, inexpensive and long-lasting damper.