The Chicago Jazz Philharmonic Signature Series instrument mutes are the flagship offering of Facet Mutes. The ‘CJP’ mutes are made using American Black Walnut, and Padauk wood; a strikingly beautiful hardwood that is native to Central and tropical West Africa. This combination of hardwoods was chosen by Artistic Director Orbert Davis because it produces a sound print that he determined to be decidedly "Third Stream".

"It was the unique look that attracted me to Facet Mutes. Warmth, resonance, projection... Facet Mutes are that and more. They create a 'three-dimensional' sound that takes my sound to a new level. It's their unique sound that makes me want to keep playing them every day!"