Since its founding in 1935, New Stone Lined Mutes has supported the golden age of big bands, stimulated the imaginations of various musicians, and continued to captivate audiences. It boasts an overwhelming share in the jazz world and studios. It is also a standard in wind bands, and is extremely popular as a super-classic mute. Using New Stone Lined's unique fiber material, these mutes can be used in any genre. They are standard mutes used regardless of genre, including wind bands, ensembles, orchestras, and jazz.