Thank you for viewing. Sshh Mute Practice Mute for Tenor/Bass Trombone Used only a few times, so the cork is not worn. There are some minor scratches from storage, but they are hardly noticeable. However, please refrain from purchasing if you are concerned about this. It silences the sound effectively, and its tone is excellent for a practice mute. Joseph Alessi, principal trombone player of the New York Philharmonic, says, "sshhmute is the best practice mute I've ever played." The "sshhmute" was designed by Trevor Bremner, a world-renowned cornet player. It's a masterpiece of a "practice mute," not just for silencing. Made of durable ABS resin. It won't dent or bend if bumped, making it a mute you'll always want to carry with you. It's very lightweight (approx. 180g), so there's no burden from the mute's weight even during long practice sessions. It's slightly longer than a regular practice mute (approx. 19.0cm) and has a larger capacity, resulting in very little resistance, allowing you to practice in your usual playing style. Its unique design overcomes the challenges of pitch and tone when the mute is attached. You can play with accurate intonation in any register. *The trombone used in the photos is a Courtois tenor/bass. *It cannot be stored inside the bell of the trombone for carrying. *There is no original box, but it will be carefully packed and shipped. *Returns are not accepted to prevent product replacement.