I love this mute very very much, its sound is really good, and you got not much blow back pressure, so still good blow. It also has a nice look and suits laquered or silver plated trumpets very nice. Also its still compact enough ti fit inside my trumpet case ( hamaha hardcase ) therefor, my most played ( practice ) mute, along with another witch is more silent, bud therefor has an incredible blow back pressure. Really absolutely love and recommend this one. Ow yeah