This is a beautiful aluminum straight mute for tenor trombone made by Tom Crown in the USA. The mirror finish is stunning, and the lively tone of these mutes is captivating.
The version with a copper bottom has a modern metal mute sound, with lots of sizzle. The copper is softer metal and may be slightly more prone to denting if not treated kindly. The all aluminum version is lively, but with less bite than the copper. It's also slightly lighter.
The corks are thicker than some other brands, which allows you a more open feel as is, gives you some room to file them and make a custom fit for your trombone.
Aluminum - 165g
Aluminum with copper bottom - Same as above, but more sizzle in the sound, nice mute, easily dented, be careful - 243g