A New Twist On The Cup Mute

Classic Tone. Precision Adjustment. Modern Design.

Hear The Difference

Every adjustment changes the character of the sound. Listen as the Hawkins Adjustable Cup Mute moves effortlessly from bright and expressive to warm and intimate:

Classic cup mute tone
Continuously adjustable cup position
One mute for multiple musical styles

Trusted By Professionals

Professional trumpet players have put the Hawkins Adjustable Cup Mute through its paces in rehearsals, concerts and recording sessions. Here’s what they had to say:

“ It has a gorgeous sound. It's very flexible in all dynamic ranges, and the intonation is impeccable! It also looks really cool, and won't get damaged when travelling. ”

Mary Elizabeth Bowden

International Soloist

“This is the most beautiful mute in the world! The sound is super-sweet [and] very light.”

Gilano Santana

International Jazz Band Leader

"They look really modern and beautiful. Not only the design is beautiful, but also the sound. The sound is incredible - it has a touch of the vintage sound with a modern edge. I totally love it."

Andrea Tofanelli

International Soloist

"Hawkins Mutes are beautifully designed, well crafted, and sound excellent!"

Allen Vizzutti

International Soloist

"Hawkins Mutes are great!"

Terence Blanchard

Jazz Artist

"It's really easy to blow through, it hardly changes the resistance at all, and the intonation is fantastic."

Matilda Lloyd

International Soloist

Why You'll Love It

Every detail has been engineered to make the Hawkins Adjustable Cup Mute more versatile, more reliable and more enjoyable to play.

Precision Tone Control
The precision threaded stem lets you adjust the cup position quickly and accurately, giving you complete control over your sound.
Secure Bell Fit
Anatomically shaped corks provide a firm, accurate fit that stays secure while protecting your instrument.
Consistent Response
Our patented convex base reduces unwanted internal reflections, producing a more even, predictable response throughout the instrument’s range.
Lightweight Yet Durable
Light enough to disappear in the hand, yet tough enough for years of rehearsals, concerts and travel.
Reliable in Every Climate
Both the cup and stem are manufactured from PETG, a stiff engineering polymer that resists expansion and contraction with temperature changes, ensuring smooth adjustment wherever you play.
Corks That Last
The EPDM/cork composite cup pads resist compression, helping the mute maintain a consistent fit and adjustment year after year.
Designed & Made in Great Britain 🇬🇧
Designed, engineered and manufactured in Great Britain to exacting standards.
10-Year No-Quibble Warranty
Built to last—and backed to prove it. If anything goes wrong, we’ll repair or replace your mute for 10 years.

The (R)Evolution Of The Cup Mute

The classic sound. Re-engineered for the modern player.

For decades, players have loved the warm, characterful sound of the traditional cup mute—but its design has remained largely unchanged.

The Hawkins Adjustable Cup Mute brings that familiar tonal character into the modern era with lightweight construction, precision threaded adjustment and a patented design that lets you fine-tune your sound in seconds. Whether you’re rehearsing, recording or performing live, it gives you the flexibility to adapt without changing mutes.

For many players, one Hawkins Adjustable Cup Mute can replace several fixed-position cup mutes, saving space in your case without sacrificing tonal flexibility.

One mute. Multiple tonal colours. Built for the way musicians play today.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Hawkins Mutes different?

The Hawkins Adjustable Cup Mute combines the warm, characterful sound players love with a modern patented design. Its precision threaded adjustment lets you dial in a huge range of tonal colours in seconds, while the lightweight construction and premium materials deliver exceptional playability and reliability. It's a cup mute designed from the ground up for today's performer.

Will your mutes fit my trumpet?

Yes. The Hawkins Adjustable Cup Mute is designed to fit virtually all standard Bb and C trumpets and cornets from leading manufacturers, including Bach, Yamaha, Schilke, Besson, Getzen, Conn, and many others. The anatomical corks provide a secure fit while protecting your instrument’s bell.

Are your mutes suitable for orchestral, jazz, and solo playing?

Absolutely. Whether you’re playing big band, jazz, commercial shows, recording sessions, or modern orchestral repertoire, the adjustable design lets you quickly find the sound each piece demands. One mute gives you the flexibility that previously required several fixed-position cup mutes.

How does it compare with traditional metal cup mutes?

Every mute has its own character, but the Hawkins Adjustable Cup Mute was designed to produce a warm, rich and highly controllable sound with excellent tuning and response. Combined with its wide adjustment range, it offers a level of tonal flexibility that many fixed-position designs simply can’t match.

How does the adjustable cup work?

A precision threaded stem allows the cup to move smoothly towards or away from the bell. As you adjust the position, the tonal character changes from more open and resonant to increasingly warm and intimate, giving you a wide palette of sounds from a single mute.

What material are they made from?

The cup and threaded stem are precision manufactured from PETG, a stiff engineering polymer chosen for its strength, stability and consistent feel. Unlike many plastics, it resists dimensional changes caused by temperature, so the threaded adjustment remains smooth whether you’re rehearsing in winter or performing under hot stage lights. The EPDM/cork composite pads also resist compression, helping the mute maintain its fit for years.

Is it difficult to adjust during a performance?

Not at all. The precision thread is designed for quick, intuitive adjustment, making it easy to fine-tune your sound between pieces—or even during a performance when time allows.

Does it come with a warranty?

Yes. Every Hawkins Adjustable Cup Mute is backed by our 10-Year No-Quibble Warranty. If there’s ever a manufacturing defect or unexpected failure, we’ll repair or replace it.

Where is it made?

Every Hawkins Adjustable Cup Mute is designed, engineered and manufactured in Great Britain using premium materials and precision tooling.

What’s included?

Every Adjustable Cup Mute includes the Hawkins Mute Muffler, giving you an additional family of softer, smoother tonal colours straight out of the box.

Do you make cup mutes for other brass instruments?

Yes — we currently offer models for piccolo trumpet, and Eb cornet, and are constantly expanding the range. Have a request? Get in touch!

Buy With Confidence

30-Day Returns

Try it risk-free. If it isn’t the right mute for you, return it within our returns period for a full refund. We want every customer to be delighted with their purchase.

10-Year No-Quibble Warranty

Built to last and backed to prove it. If your mute develops a manufacturing fault—or suffers almost any accidental damage—we’ll repair or replace it. The only exception is normal cork wear, and replacement corks are always available from our website.

Free Worldwide Shipping

No hidden delivery charges. We ship worldwide free of charge, so the price you see is the price you pay. If you decide to return your mute, we simply ask that you cover the return postage.

Trusted by Professionals

Already chosen by leading orchestral players, soloists and educators around the world, the multi-award-winning Hawkins Adjustable Cup Mute is quickly becoming the modern standard for players who value flexibility, reliability and exceptional tone.

Order today and experience the most versatile cup mute we’ve ever built.

✅ 30-Day Returns
🛡️ 10-Year Warranty
🚚 Free Worldwide Shipping
🇬🇧 Designed & Made in Great Britain

Better Sound.

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Easier Playing.

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