Junior trombonist Jason Cash was awarded first prize in the International Trombone Association's Larry Wiehe Tenor Trombone Competition for trombonists age 23 and under. Jason's prize is a custom small bore tenor trombone donated by Schmelzer Trombones.

Hisashi Ito, Japan

This Schmelzer-bass-trombone Model Nr. 5
is the only one
in the world.

He plays Schmelzer Trombone nr. 2 Gold and here he tells us more about "his Schmelzer Trombone" .

Alex Jeun, USA

the famous American musician and First Price Winner Jazz Solo at Eastern Trombone Workshop 2005, Washington.

Jazz Evening at the Rainbow Room NYC February 2006
Alex Jeun & Dave Chamberlain play
"Schmelzer Trombone modell 2".

Matthew Echols, United States Navy, Virgina

"Hello Mr. Schmelzer, My name is Matthew Echols, and I first want to tell you that your company is by far, the best in the world. I am a trombonist in the United States Navy. I live in Virginia Beach, Virginia. I have been playing the trombone for 26 years, and I can honestly say that I have never heard, seen, or played on a better trombone, than my model number 3.
I purchased mine back in 1998, after an extrememly long and painful search for the perfect horn, I am so happy that I found it. It still plays beautifully. I have also convinced all of my trombone buddies that the Schmelzer trombone is the one for them, they all want one! "

Stief Behnke, tb & Fats von Gerolstein, tp machen seit 1984 gemeinsam Musik bei der Sun Lane LTD New Orleans Jazzband of Aachen.
Schmelzer Posaune mit super leichter Ansprache und rundem, wunderschönem Ton – auch für Dinner Jobs hervorragend geeignet. Eindeutige Stärke ist ihre saubere Klarheit bei sanftem Spiel.
Schmelzer Louisiana Trompete mit trocken knackigem Ton. Traum Instrument für Gigs aller Art. Einwandfreie Maschine.
Ein Vergnügen, diese Instrumente im brüderlichen Kollektiv zu spielen: A really master blend of trombone & trumpet: You’ll love to hear this brass brotherhood.

Links: www.sunlane.de
          www.t-w-s.com

Stief Behnke und Fats von Gerolstein,
Sun Lane LTD New Orleans Jazzband of Aachen

Markus Plum, Germany

Posaunist der Band:
Final Virus - Hard Rock Band
Link: www.final-virus.de

Demo-Video Markus Plum mit Schmelzer Posaune Modell Nr.1

Photo by
SunnyBabe Production: http://www.webdesign.maxign.de http://www.sannybabe.de

"... I write to tell you how wonderful your instrument is, and to thank you for building such a fine trombone. ... First of all the instrument is beautiful. It's practically a work of art. The care and craftmanship you put into the horn is obvious.... The sound of Schmelzer model 2 gets is unique. Words like smooth, pure, rich yet complex only gets in the way of describing a truly magnificent horn.
Perhaps the greatest compliment I can pay you is the compliment I received from my collegues after they heard me play your horn. "That horn sounds real easy to play".
I found that one of the strengths of your instruments is its high range. What an effortless joy to play the Schmelzer Model 2...."

Robert Lustrea, USA

Peter van Steen - Jazzposaunist
aus den Niederlanden

Hi Manni, here a short message from Holland.

As you know, for the last four days we enjoyed the international JazzFestival in our hometown Breda again. I had to play all days and again got many compliments regarding your trombone. Fellow musicians came to me telling me they liked the rich, clear and warm sound. And one tromboneplayer especially was very jealous of the engravements on the sterling sliverbell.
As you know, the same thing happened to me last time I was in England when Max Collie of the Max Collie Rhythm Aces came to me asking if my trombone was from that guy in Germany. He also was very charmed with the sound and he was amazed that I could produce a very warm sound in the very low register( pedal F) with the small bell my trombone has. Long live sterling silver.
The combination of your trombone and my Marcinkiewicz mouthpiece is; for me; ameezing.

Manni, many thanks for your craftmanship and hope to see you soon.
Best regards, Peter

Hi Manfred,

I've played your Model 2 for about 12 years...always loved the horn. Now I have the Schmelzer Gold Brass bell that you recently sent to me. This bell further enhances the horn...great sound, core, & ease of playing. Manfred has made the art of trombone playing one of joy & enthusiasm.

Ed Bagatini
Midwest free-lance trombonist
St. Joseph, Michigan USA

Regards,

ED

Ed Bagatini - Midwest free-lance trombonist, USA