| Alois Eberl, Posaunist aus Östereich |
"Grüß Gott, Herr Schmelzer!
Erstmal ein gutes neues Jahr, Gesundheit und Erfolg!
Wollte auch nochmal sagen, dass mir Ihre Posaune Modell nr.2 sehr gut gefällt und ich noch immer sehr zufrieden damit bin.
Sie ist wirklich was besonderes, vor allem natürlich vom Sound her. Hab mittlerweile auch ein super Mundstück drauf (Klier mit einem Windhager Rand)."
Alois Eberl
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| Werni Nussbaum, Jazzposaunist aus der Schweiz |
"Seit mitte 2010 spiele ich eine Schmelzer Posaune Nr. 2, Sterlingsilber mit Leichtgewichtszug.
Die Posaune ist leicht im Gewicht, handlich, verfügt über einen schönen,
vollen Klang und spricht sehr gut an. Ich bin sehr zufrieden und kann dieses Instrument bestens empfehlen."
Werni Nussbaum |
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Hisashi Ito,
Japan
This Schmelzer-bass-trombone
Model Nr. 5
is the only one
in the world. |
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Mr. Ito
has made-to-order trombone. He got to know Mr. Manfred Schmelzer,
the trombone manufacturer (he is also a trombonist) in Germany by
Internet and asked him to produce. This bass-trombone (model nr.
5) is gold-plated and has a beautiful engraving on the bell. |
Er spielt die Schmelzer Posaune Nr. 2 Gold und hier berichtet
er mehr über "seine
Schmelzer Posaune". |
Alex Jeun, USA
der berühmte amerikanische Musiker und
Gewinner des 1. Preises im "Jazz Solo at Eastern Trombone
Workshop 2005" in 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
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Stief Behnke und Fats
von Gerolstein,
Sun Lane LTD New Orleans Jazzband of Aachen
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| "... 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...."
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Robert Lustrea, USA
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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
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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
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Ed Bagatini - Midwest free-lance trombonist, USA |
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| René Koopman , Jazzposaunist
aus den Niederlanden |
Hallo Herr Schmelzer,
Ich habe eine Posaune modell 2 mit Sterlingsilber Becher aus zweite Hand
kaufen koennen ohne erst Probe zu spielen, so ein Risiko!!
Ich habe schon viele Posaunen gespielt von den Marken wie King (u.a. Silber
Sonic), Conn und ich muss sagen dass Ihre Posaune wirklich ein Fest ist um
auf zu spielen ! Ein unglaubliche gute weiche warme Ton und sehr leicht zu
spielen. Diese Posaune ist wie Sahne auf dem Kaffee !
gruesse,
René Koopman |
Manfred Schmelzer, Schmelzer Trombones |
| Wenn Hobby und Beruf verschmelzen....
mehr |
Morten Lindstrøm, Jazzposaunist
in Dänemark
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Dear Manfred!
Just to let you know, as promised, a feed back about your trombone
making.
I am very satisfied with the trombone. It responds even more easily now, as
I have played it some time. Have to hold back pushing it in
between, as it reacts to all I want it to do. It reaches the
high pitch tone, with a great volume, which I have never tried
before with my Bach and Conn horns. Also I enjoy your band's
CD. The very relaxed and back leaned rythm section
you have, yourself and the very good clarinet player you have.
Conclusion: You are not going to have this horn back ever, as I shall be
going to use it for many years to come.
Yours
Morten Lindstrøm |
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Walter Spermann, Isertaler Blasmusik, München
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| "Neben der technischen Präsenz, wird
vor allen Dingen die tonliche Brillianz bewundert.." |
Vilkar Markus-Kell, Orchesterdirektor Nationales Symphonie
Orchester Tallin Estland |
"Danke für das Meisterinstrument."
( "Thank you for the Meisterinstrument." ) |
Bobby Burgees, Woody Hermann
Band, USA |
"Deine Posaune ist die
beste, die ich je gespielt habe und ich habe sie alle gespielt."
( "Your Trombone is the Best I ever played and I played them
all.") |
Ch. Dreyfuss |
"Your Trombones are
wonderful in the upper range and Buddy said the response was dead
even in every register and the partials were perfectly spaced and
that your slides are very light and wonderfull." |
David Dievenford,
Grand Rapids, USA |
"I recently drove from
West Michigan to Rayburn Music in Boston so that I could play (and
possibly purchase) a Model 2. It was definitely worth the trip.
I had been playing a Bach 36 with the sterling bell and light weight
slides. I had thought that was a very nice instrument. It doesn't
remotely compare to your Model2. I purchased the trombone and I
thoroughly enjoy playing it. The slide action is perfect. The intonation
is flawless. The tone is pure, and it responds extremely well."
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Dave Sawall Biography |
Upon completing high school Dave he won an audition with the 62nd Army Band in Elpaso, Texas.
After returning to Appleton, Dave received the big call to perform with The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra under the direction of famed trombonist Buddy Morrow.
He toured throughout the U.S., Canada, and even Japan for 4 ½ years and had the opportunity to perform with Mel Torme, Jack Jones, Maureen McGovern,
and jazz drummer Buddy Rich on a live P.B.S. television special called “Sentimental Swing” (A tribute to Tommy Dorsey). After leaving the
Tommy Dorsey Band Dave performed a 4-month tour with the Glenn Miller Orchestra under the direction of trombonist Larry O’Brien.
Currently Dave is the first call trombonist at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center in Appleton, Wisconsin. He has performed for over 40
New York touring Broadway shows including The Producers, Beauty and the Beast, Lion King, Spamelot and Wicked. He has also performed for many
celebrities including Franki Valli, Bobby Vinton, Kenny Rogers, Wayne Newton, Marie Osmond, Clay Aiken, Diane Schuur Johnny Mathis, Frank Sinatra Jr, Don Rickles,
The Temptations and Aretha Franklin to name a few. Even though Dave resides in Appleton he also performs in Milwaukee and Chicago as well.
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Alain Herregat |
“ I am a amateur musicien but obsessed with trombones.
I had several trombones off different brands……king , conn , JpRath , Michael Rath , Kühln & Hoyer
but finaly I found what’s best for me.
I have almost the total collection of Manfred’s trombones.
Model 1 copper , Model 2 silver / gold , Model 3 copper with rotax valve , Model 5 basstrombone 2 x Thayer.
There all wonderful…..what a collection.
Model 1 copper is very good in the high register……a real wonderful jazz trombone.
Model 2 silver gold is also very beautiful. Very nice engraving and a good combination with the gold on the inside of
the bell. It has a bigger and warmer sound than Model 1. Is very good for bigband.
Very good in all the registers.
Model 3 , copper , rotax is a very good all round trombone. Very good smooth response off the rotax valve.
The bell is bigger then Model 1 and 2 and has a bigger sound. I play this trombone in a wind orchestra.
Model 5 basstrombone. This one looks also stunning…..what a big trombone. It lies good in the hand. No
worry about the weight. Very good balanced. And what a big sound. This is realy an eyecatcher.
All trombones have a wonderful engraving. These trombones are each a real masterpiece.
Keep up the good work Manfred. "
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Marcelo Veliz Corona from Cantabile, Spain. Famous Jazzplayer |
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