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Referencias

Para dar una idea de las muchas expresiones de aprobación acerca de los Trombones Schmelzer, (por referencias, exhibiciones de ventas o acciones) se puede leer una selección de comentarios muy elogiosos de algunos músicos reconocidos.

Primer trombón Orquesta Sinfónica de Barcelona y Nacional de Cataluña

Gaspar Montesinos

Formado en el Conservatorio Superior de Música de Valencia, el trombonista Gaspar Montesinos ha colaborado en diferentes formaciones orquestales, la Orquesta Municipal de Valencia (1982-1983), la Orquesta Sinfónica del Gran Teatre del Liceu (2004-2011), la Orquesta Ciudad de Granada (2001-2013) o el Cuarteto de trombones de Barcelona (1991-2000). Actualmente es primer trombón de la Orquesta Sinfónica de Barcelona y Nacional de Cataluña y Profesor de Trombón del Conservatorio Superior de Música del Liceu de Barcelona.

Model Nr.4
Bore: .547″ (13,8mm)
Campana: 8,5″ (22 cm) Goldbrass
Open Flow Valve

Profesor

Victor Eloy Lopez Cerezo

Profesor de Trombón Conservatorio Málaga, España.

Toca el trombón Schmelzer nº 4 de válvula de flujo abierta en Goldbrasbell

Profesor

Rubén Velasco Ascona

Profesor en el Conservatorio Pablo Sarasate de Pamplona. España
Trombón Bajo en "Banda de Música La Pamplonesa", Pamplona/Iruña
Toca el trombón bajo nº 5 de Schmelzer
Director de banda

Dave Sawall

Director de la banda de la escuela secundaria St. Mary Central

Al terminar la escuela secundaria, Dave ganó una audición con la 62ª Banda del Ejército en Elpaso, Texas. Tras regresar a Appleton, Dave recibió la gran llamada para actuar con la Orquesta Tommy Dorsey bajo la dirección del famoso trombonista Buddy Morrow. Realizó giras por todo Estados Unidos, Canadá e incluso Japón durante 4 años y medio y tuvo la oportunidad de actuar con Mel Torme, Jack Jones, Maureen McGovern y el baterista de jazz Buddy Rich en un especial de televisión en directo de la P.B.S. llamado "Sentimental Swing" (un homenaje a Tommy Dorsey). Tras dejar la Tommy Dorsey Band, Dave realizó una gira de 4 meses con la Glenn Miller Orchestra bajo la dirección del trombonista Larry O'Brien. Actualmente Dave es el trombonista de primera llamada en el Fox Cities Performing Arts Center en Appleton, Wisconsin. Ha actuado en más de 40 espectáculos de Broadway en gira por Nueva York, como Los Productores, La Bella y la Bestia, El Rey León, Spamelot y Wicked. También ha actuado para muchas celebridades como Franki Valli, Bobby Vinton, Kenny Rogers, Wayne Newton, Marie Osmond, Clay Aiken, Diane Schuur Johnny Mathis, Frank Sinatra Jr, Don Rickles, The Temptations y Aretha Franklin por nombrar algunos. Aunque Dave reside en Appleton, también actúa en Milwaukee y Chicago.

Profesor

Francisco Nájera Perona

Profesor del Conservatorio Superior de Música de Castilla la Mancha
Modelo N•4
Rainbow Room NYC 2006

Alex Jeun & Dave Chamberlain

Noche de Jazz en el Rainbow Room NYC Febrero 2006
Alex Jeun y Dave Chamberlain tocan
"Schmelzer Trombone modell 2".
Japón

Hisashi Ito

Este trombón bajo de Schmelzer modelo 5 es el único en el mundo.
Maceo Parker & Prince

Greg Boyer

"This is the Horn of my Dreams!!"
Schmelzer Modell nr.3 Copper
Professional Posaunist from Stuttgart, Germany

Benno Reinhard

He plays in several
Big Bands and Jazz Orchester

Conclusion:
the Schmelzer No. 1 is sensational !!

He plays also
Schmelzer No. 1 Gold
Schmelzer No. 2 Gold

Stockholm Jazz Orchestra - Jazz Báltica Orchestra

Bertil Strandberg

"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.

Trombonista, Arreglista, Productor musical, Músico de Estudio

Marcelo Véliz

Modelo Nr.1 : medida 0.500" (12,7mm) campana bañada en plata y oro, medida 7,8"(19,5cm), vara de nickel.

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, entre otros.

United States Navy, Virgina

Matthew Echols

"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! "
Jazzposaunist aus den Niederlanden

Peter van Steen

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

Midwest free-lance trombonist, USA

Ed Bagatini

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

Great Britain

Chris Barber

"I play the Horn for 10 years every day. I like the sound and how easy it speaks."
Músico, Compositor, Arreglista, Artista Plástico

Alex Carballo

“Este trombón Schmelzer Modelo1 tiene una respuesta inmediata, el timbre no se parecen a ninguna otro trombón que haya tocado. La gama de colores es tan vívida en el sonido a través de todos los rangos dinámicos. Es un placer tocar este trombón."
Deutschland

Joe Wulf

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.
Primer Trombón

Claude Remacle

Primer Trombón en ""Radio Orchester Brüssel, Belgien"

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

B.S&T USA

Dave Bargeron

"The horn is really great. The Best!!"

David W. Bargeron (nacido el 6 de septiembre de 1942 en Athol, Massachusetts) es un trombonista y tubista estadounidense que fue miembro del grupo de jazz-rock Blood, Sweat, and Tears.

Bargeron se convirtió en músico independiente tras dejar Blood, Sweat, and Tears. Ha grabado con Billy Joel, Paul Simon, Mick Jagger, James Taylor, Eric Clapton, David Sanborn, Carla Bley y Pat Metheny. Ha actuado con la George Gruntz Concert Jazz Band de Suiza, la George Russell Living Time Orchestra, y fue miembro durante mucho tiempo de la Word of Mouth Band de Jaco Pastorius. Ha grabado y realizado giras con Tuba Tuba, una banda de tuba de jazz que incluye a Michel Godard, Luciano Biondini y Kenwood Dennard. Es miembro de Howard Johnson's Gravity, un grupo de seis tubas que lleva junto desde 1968. Bargeron ha publicado varios álbumes como solista y en colaboración.

Trombonista

Ebba Âsman

Model N•2
Gold brass Bell
Bore: 0,508
Trombón Tenor

Iosu Bataller

Trombón Tenor en “Banda de Música “La Pamplonesa”, Pamplona/Iruña. España
Schmelzer trombone Model nr.3 Copper.
Nuevo Artista

Jose Moraga

Model Nr.1 Bore: .500" (12,7mm) Bell: 7,8"(19,5cm) Satin gold, nickel slide.
José Moraga, desde temprana edad comienza a crecer e incursionar en el mundo de la música, transformándose en la actualidad en un reconocido trombonista, arreglista y compositor de Chile.
Tijerales, su primer disco, está inspirado en el Jazz tradicional y hard bop, encontrando en su marcha una identidad porteña. Hoy cuenta con su segundo trabajo como solista lamado "La Estación", se inspira en historias y personajes del pueblo en donde nació. Mezcla Jazz Moderno con distintas instrumentaciones, al incorporar por ejemplo, un quinteto de cuerdas. Fusiona, por lo demás, música urbana y distintas métricas irregulares, que en su conjunto logra dotar de una identidad particular a sus melodías. En el año 2021 lanza su tercer álbum llamado "Vuelo Libre" Grabado en vivo en "Taller Blanco bar".
Además a trabajado como musico de sesión para importantes bandas a nivel nacional, tales como:
Ana Tijoux, Gepe, Inti Ilimani Histórico, Chancho en Piedra, Elisabeth Morris entre otros.
En la actualidad se encuentra próximo a lanzar se cuarto Álbum grabado el 2022.

"... 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 LustreaUSA

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

Morten LindstrømJazztrombonist in Denmark

"Neben der technischen Präsenz, wird vor allen Dingen die tonliche Brillianz bewundert.."

Walter SpermannIsertaler Blasmusik, München

"Thank you for the Meisterinstrument."

Vilkar Markus-KellOrchesterdirektor Nationales Symphonie Orchester Tallin Estland

"Your Trombone is the Best I ever played and I played them all."

Bobby BurgeesWoody Hermann Band, USA

"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."

Ch. Dreyfuss

"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."

David DievenfordGrand Rapids, USA

"I am proud to play Schmelzer-Trombones."

Ed Bagatini

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.

Dave Sawall Biography

“ 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. "

Alain Herregat

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

Hisashi ItoJapón