{"product_id":"gewa-tourte-round-shape-violin-mute","title":"Gewa Tourte Round Shape Violin Mute","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.ab-wrap{font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI','Helvetica Neue',sans-serif;color:#1F1D1A;background:#FAF8F4;max-width:960px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 24px}\n.ab-section{padding:80px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #E5DDD0}\n.ab-section:last-child{border-bottom:none}\n.ab-eyebrow{font-size:11px;letter-spacing:5px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#8A7E6B;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 16px}\n.ab-h1{font-family:'Iowan Old Style','Baskerville',Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;font-size:64px;font-weight:500;line-height:1.05;letter-spacing:-0.5px;color:#1F1D1A;margin:0 0 24px}\n.ab-h2{font-family:'Iowan Old Style','Baskerville',Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;font-size:38px;font-weight:500;line-height:1.15;color:#1F1D1A;margin:0 0 20px}\n.ab-sub{font-size:18px;line-height:1.65;color:#6B655C;margin:0 0 32px}\n.ab-body{font-size:17px;line-height:1.75;color:#1F1D1A;margin:0 0 20px}\n.ab-table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:24px 0}\n.ab-table th{text-align:left;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:4px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#8A7E6B;font-weight:600;padding:12px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #E5DDD0}\n.ab-table td{padding:14px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #E5DDD0;font-size:16px;color:#1F1D1A;line-height:1.5}\n.ab-table td:first-child{color:#6B655C;width:40%}\n.ab-list{font-size:17px;line-height:1.75;color:#1F1D1A;padding-left:0;list-style:none;margin:0}\n.ab-list li{padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #E5DDD0}\n.ab-list li:last-child{border-bottom:none}\n.ab-list li::before{content:'';display:inline-block;width:6px;height:6px;background:#6E5B3E;border-radius:50%;margin-right:12px;vertical-align:middle}\n.ab-faq-item{padding:24px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #E5DDD0}\n.ab-faq-item:last-child{border-bottom:none}\n.ab-faq-q{font-family:'Iowan Old Style','Baskerville',Georgia,serif;font-size:20px;font-weight:500;color:#1F1D1A;margin:0 0 10px}\n.ab-faq-a{font-size:16px;line-height:1.7;color:#6B655C;margin:0}\n.ab-ital{color:#6E5B3E;font-style:italic}\n@media(max-width:720px){.ab-h1{font-size:42px}.ab-h2{font-size:30px}.ab-section{padding:60px 0}}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ab-wrap\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"ab-section\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ab-eyebrow\"\u003eGEWA Tourte Mute\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"ab-h1\"\u003eRound shape, con sordino ready.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ab-ital\"\u003eSimple rubber, always reliable.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ab-sub\"\u003eThe GEWA Tourte Round Shape: a two-prong rubber orchestral mute that straddles the A and D strings over the bridge. Parks on the strings near the tailpiece between uses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"ab-section\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ab-eyebrow\"\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"ab-h2\"\u003eThe classic round Tourte, from GEWA.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ab-body\"\u003eThe GEWA Tourte Round Shape is the disc-profile version of the classic rubber orchestral mute. Its two prongs straddle the A and D strings on the bridge when you need con sordino tone, and slide back to park on the strings near the tailpiece when not in use. It is one of the most familiar mutes in string playing, valued for its simplicity, availability, and reliable fit across standard violin bridge dimensions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"ab-section\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ab-eyebrow\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"ab-h2\"\u003eAt a glance.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"ab-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGEWA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTourte Round Shape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMute type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrchestral (con sordino)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRubber\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMounting strings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA and D strings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInstrument\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eViolin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"ab-section\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ab-eyebrow\"\u003eSound profile\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"ab-h2\"\u003eSoft, veiled, orchestral.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ab-body\"\u003eThe round Tourte clamps the bridge, reducing vibration transmission and producing the warm, hushed tone associated with con sordino passages in orchestral and chamber repertoire. The volume reduction is moderate rather than dramatic. It is an orchestral mute for performance use, not a substitute for a heavy practice mute.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"ab-section\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ab-eyebrow\"\u003eHow to use\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"ab-h2\"\u003eOn, off, and parked.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ab-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlide the mute along the strings from its resting position toward the bridge until the prongs grip the A and D strings over the bridge top.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo remove, slide back along the strings toward the tailpiece. The mute parks there without falling off.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe round disc profile seats firmly on the bridge and is easy to feel by touch during a quick on\/off change in performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the mute on the strings whenever the instrument is out of the case, for instant access.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"ab-section\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ab-eyebrow\"\u003eCare and storage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"ab-h2\"\u003eNothing complicated.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ab-body\"\u003eWipe with a dry cloth to remove rosin build-up. Rubber mutes are durable, but the material hardens over many years of use. If the mute no longer grips the strings firmly, replace it. No case is required; it stores on the strings or in your instrument case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"ab-section\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ab-eyebrow\"\u003eQuestions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"ab-h2\"\u003eCommon questions.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"ab-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ab-faq-q\"\u003eWhen should I use this mute?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ab-faq-a\"\u003eUse it for con sordino passages in performance and rehearsal, when the score or conductor asks for muted playing. It is an orchestral mute, not a practice mute: it softens the tone but does not reduce volume enough for quiet home practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"ab-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ab-faq-q\"\u003eWhat is the difference between this and a practice mute?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ab-faq-a\"\u003eThis orchestral mute produces a moderate, tonally-pleasing reduction for performance use. A practice mute is much heavier and reduces volume dramatically, but changes the tone significantly. Most players keep both and use them for different purposes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"ab-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ab-faq-q\"\u003eCan this mute damage the bridge?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ab-faq-a\"\u003eA rubber Tourte mute used normally will not damage a healthy bridge. Avoid leaving it clamped tightly on the bridge for extended periods when the instrument is not being played.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"ab-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ab-faq-q\"\u003eHow do I clean the mute?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ab-faq-a\"\u003eA dry cloth is sufficient to wipe off rosin dust. Avoid solvents, which can harden or crack rubber over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Gewa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45419642388647,"sku":"","price":6.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0633\/2432\/4007\/files\/952f4d4394d0bbca21d90ee0d21b79d4_512x512_81735381-c693-4871-a935-5ba94ce963f4.webp?v=1715691391","url":"https:\/\/symphoniamusic.co.nz\/products\/gewa-tourte-round-shape-violin-mute","provider":"Symphonia Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}