In order to give some idea of the many expressions of approval with the Schmelzer Trombones, (by references, sales exhibitions or actions) you can read a selection of highly appreciative comments by some wellknown musicians.
References
Carlos Castillo is a trumpet player, arranger and music producer based in Madrid - Spain. He was born in Venezuela, in the city of Coro, Falcón state. - At the age of 5 he began his musical studies as a trumpet player at the conservatory belonging to the National and Children's Orchestras System of Venezuela known worldwide as "EL SISTEMA". He joined the concert band of Falcon state at the age of 15 and from that age he began to open his career in dance music bands of the state to later accompany national artists such as Servando y Florentino, Ronald Borjas, Nelson Arrieta among others. At the age of 22 he moved to the city of Bogota - Colombia where he made his musical life with orchestras of the city, accompanying the master Gilberto Santa Rosa, the gentleman of salsa from Puerto Rico and Osvaldo Roman, ex-member of Grupo Niche from Colombia. After 4 years in Colombia he travels to the city of Madrid where he also plays in orchestras in the area and becomes part of the band of the musical Tina Turner of Stage Entertainment until its completion and is currently part of the band of the musical Aladdin of the same company, in Spain he has also accompanied international artists such as Tito Nieves, Maelo Ruiz, Cheo Andujar, Puppy Santiago, Tony Vega, Charlie Aponte, Ray de la Paz, from Cuba to the great Alain Perez among others. He is currently one of the most active and sought-after trumpet players in Madrid and the trumpet leader of the brass section of the Vulkano Show, touring more than 100 concerts throughout Spain.
Top Modell Trumpet
Bore ML
Sterling Silver reverse leadpipe
In silver
Studied at the Conservatory of Music of Valencia, the trombonist Gaspar Montesinos has collaborated in different orchestral ensembles, the Municipal Orchestra of Valencia (1982-1983), the Symphony Orchestra of the Gran Teatre del Liceu (2004-2011), the City of Granada Orchestra (2001-2013) or the Barcelona Trombone Quartet (1991-2000). He is currently first trombone of the Orquesta Sinfónica de Barcelona and Orquesta Nacional de Cataluña and Professor of Trombone at the Conservatorio Superior de Música del Liceu in Barcelona.
Model Nr.4
Bore: .547″ (13,8mm)
Bell: 8,5″ (22 cm) Goldbrass
Open Flow Valve
Professor de Trombone Conservatorio Malaga, Spain.
He plays Schmelzer Trombone No. 4 open Flow Valve in Goldbrasbell
Professor at the Pablo Sarasate Conservatory of Pamplona. Spain
Bass Trombone in "Banda de Música La Pamplonesa", Pamplona/Iruña.
He plays Schmelzer Bass Trombone No. 5
Bass Trombone in "Banda de Música La Pamplonesa", Pamplona/Iruña.
He plays Schmelzer Bass Trombone No. 5
Band Director at St. Mary Central High School
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.
Professor at the Conservatorio Superior de Música de Castilla la Mancha (Castilla la Mancha Music Conservatory)
Model N-4
Model N-4
Jazz Evening at the Rainbow Room NYC February 2006
Alex Jeun & Dave Chamberlain play
"Schmelzer Trombone modell 2".
Alex Jeun & Dave Chamberlain play
"Schmelzer Trombone modell 2".
This Schmelzer-bass-trombone Model Nr. 5 is the only one in the world.
"This is the Horn of my Dreams!!"
Schmelzer Modell nr.3 Copper
Schmelzer Modell nr.3 Copper
He plays in several
Big Bands and Jazz Orchester
Big Bands and Jazz Orchester
Conclusion:
the Schmelzer No. 1 is sensational !!
He plays also
Schmelzer No. 1 Gold
Schmelzer No. 2 Gold
"I've played just about every trombone on the market, but I must say that my Schmelzer Model Nr. 2 Trombone tops them all."
"...The first time that I tried it I knew right away that this trombone is something out of the ordianry. It has a beautiful warm sound. It speaks so easy ant its sound is so full that the instrument vibrates in your hands when you play it.
When I play fast lines on it, it responds quicker and more accurately than any other horn that I've ever tried. Its intonation is almost magical. I did not think it was possible to make a trombone so well in tone.... To sum it up: Fellow trombone players: This is the instrument we've all been waiting for!...
P.S. It looks great too. D.S.
Model Nr.1 Bore: .500" (12,7mm) Bell: 7,8"(19,5cm) Silver/Gold nickel slide
Andrea Bochelli, Montserrat Caballé, Raphael, Willy González, David Pavón, Luisito Carrión, Timba Light, Timba Latina, Santiago All stars, Negroson Orquesta, Santo Solar,
Giani Torres, Los Prisioneros, El Cruce, Paolo Latrónica, Reko Big Band, Xavi Aburruzaga, among others.
"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! "
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! "
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
"I play the Horn for 10 years every day. I like the sound and how easy it speaks."
"This Schmelzer Model 1 trombone has an immediate response and timbre unlike any other trombone I have ever played. The range of colours is so vivid in sound across all dynamic ranges. Such a pleasure to play this trombone every day"
Modell 1 - Sterling Silber
Ausschnitt aus der CD:
"Joe Wulf Quintett - Live at the Stellwerk"
Der Sound hat auf Grund des Materials einen brillanten Klang.
Ausschnitt aus der CD:
"Joe Wulf Quintett - Live at the Stellwerk"
Der Sound hat auf Grund des Materials einen brillanten Klang.
Mot Manfred
J`ai essayé presque tous les trombones sur le marché, mais mon Schmelzer Modèle1 reste mon préféré. C`est un trombone extraordinaire, il possède toutes les qualités que ce soit au niveau du son, de la facilité d'émission ou de la coulisse très légère et facile à manier. De plus, c'est un très bel instrument.
I thoroughly enjoy playing it!!
Thank you Manfred
Claude Remacle
J`ai essayé presque tous les trombones sur le marché, mais mon Schmelzer Modèle1 reste mon préféré. C`est un trombone extraordinaire, il possède toutes les qualités que ce soit au niveau du son, de la facilité d'émission ou de la coulisse très légère et facile à manier. De plus, c'est un très bel instrument.
I thoroughly enjoy playing it!!
Thank you Manfred
Claude Remacle
"The horn is really great. The Best!!"
David W. Bargeron (born September 6, 1942, in Athol, Massachusetts) is an American trombonist and tuba player who was a member of the jazz-rock group Blood, Sweat, and Tears.
Bargeron became a freelance musician after leaving Blood, Sweat, and Tears. He has recorded with Billy Joel, Paul Simon, Mick Jagger, James Taylor, Eric Clapton, David Sanborn, Carla Bley, and Pat Metheny. He has performed with the George Gruntz Concert Jazz Band from Switzerland, the George Russell Living Time Orchestra, and was a long-time member of Jaco Pastorius's Word of Mouth Band. He has recorded and toured with Tuba Tuba, a jazz tuba band which includes Michel Godard, Luciano Biondini, and Kenwood Dennard. He is a member of Howard Johnson's Gravity, a six-tuba group that has been together since 1968. Bargeron has released several albums as a soloist and in collaboration.
Model N•2
Gold brass Bell
Bore: 0,508
Gold brass Bell
Bore: 0,508
Tenor Trombone in "Banda de Música La Pamplonesa", Pamplona/Iruña. Spain
Schmelzer trombone Model nr.3 Copper.
Schmelzer trombone Model nr.3 Copper.
Model Nr.1 Bore: .500" (12,7mm) Bell: 7,8"(19,5cm) Satin gold, nickel slide.
Jose, from an early age begins to grow and dabble in the world of music, becoming nowadays a recognized trombonist, arranger and composer in Chile.
Tijerales, his first album, is inspired by traditional jazz and hard bop, finding in his march a porteño identity. Today he has his second work as a soloist called "La Estación".Station", inspired by stories and characters of the town where he was born. He mixes Modern Jazz
with different instrumentations, incorporating, for example, a string quintet. It fuses, for
urban music and different irregular metrics, which together manage to give a particular identity to his melodies. In the year 2021 he releases his third album called "Vuelo Libre". Recorded live at "Taller Blanco bar".
He has also worked as a session musician for important national bands such as:
Ana Tijoux, Gepe, Inti Ilimani Histórico, Chancho en Piedra, Elisabeth Morris among others.
Currently he is about to release his fourth album recorded in 2022.
