VOCA mute - Unique Collapsible Trumpet Mute // Mute Monday Episode #45

Voca Mutes are made in the USA by McNeill Washburn and they are a unique collapsible and versatile mute. Made of of high grade vinyl, rivets, snaps, and plastic arms, they can be adjusted in a variety of ways to create a wide tonal palate.
This video is not sponsored, but Voca did provide me with these two mutes to review and demonstrate.
Find out more about these mutes here: www.mcneillwashburn.com/
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0:00 Intro
0:10 Mute Monday Intro
0:22 Voca Mute Quick Overview
1:06 Both Models
1:25 Story of the Voca Mute
2:10 Development and Prototyping
3:45 Voca Classic Close Up
4:14 Different Positions
4:42 Use as a Plunger
4:54 Voca Vented Close Up
5:42 Playing Demonstrations
9:39 As a Plunger
10:07 Final Thoughts
10:25 Voca Classic Impressions
12:53 Voca Venter Impressions
14:17 Final Wrap Up
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[@JonErikKellso]

Thanks, I was curious what this mute sounded and played like!

[@JoshRzepkaMusic]

Sure thing!! Thanks for checking out the new vid!