The strong but lightweight aluminum body has a brushed finish that helps hide fingerprints and reduce glare.

The copper bottom is heaver and more dense than aluminum, giving the mute a darker sound that works especially well when playing soft.

The base of the mute has a stairstepped taper and a conical dimple in the bottom. These help break up the sound waves inside the mute to improve sound quality and intonation over standard mutes with a flat bottom and smooth sides.

This mute is made in the United States of America.