Perinet
Alexander Kastner über die Schagerl "Las Vegas"
My ultimate Perinet-Trumpet!
Eigentlich war ein Trompeten-NEU-Kauf gar nicht geplant bzw. notwendig!
Wie bisher immer, sind mir meine Trompeten quasi "zugeflogen"!
Ich bestellte lediglich für eine Schülerin die "LAS VEGAS" Schagerl Trompete für Testzwecke!
Es war liebe auf den ersten Ton!
Das "LAS VEGAS" Modell entspricht eigentlich genau meinen Vorstellungen einer Perinet Ventil-Trompete!
- guter Sound (ist mir als klassisch ausgebildeter Trompeter sehr wichtig!)
- sehr beweglich und flexibel in der Spielweise
- leichte Tonansprache - von den Pedaltönen bis incl. der 3-gestrichenen Oktave
- eignet sich besonders für Lead-Trumpet in der Big Band (ist auch mein Haupteinsatzgebiet der "LAS VEGAS")
- liegt gut in der Hand
- schöne Verarbeitung
- Super Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis
Mein persönliches Fazit: "My ultimate Perinet Trumpet!" :)
Alexander Kastner
Trompeter bei QUINTBRASS www.quintbrass.at und ZWETTLER BIG BAND www.zwettlerbigband.at
und Musikschulleitung Musikschulverband Waldhausen-Großgöttfritz-Rastenfeld-Schweiggers
Schagerl-Trompete "Penelope"
Aus der fachzeitschrift - clarino
Testbericht aus der Fachzeitschrift Clarino
Eric Budd about the Schagerl Model AGLAEA
Eric Budd about the Schagerl Model AGLAEA
The Schagerl Aglaea is by far the easiest blowing trumpet that I've ever owned. I have played literally thousands of trumpets over the years as I was a brass repair technician, and managed a very successful Brass and Woodwind store in Melbourne (Australia). Being in such a position allowed me to sink my teeth into many horns, and so I feel I can speak with some form of authority.
As a professional jazz and studio musician I wanted something that will blend within a section, yet offer a sound with personality of its own. The valves are always fast and the slides are as smooth as silk.
The tone is extremely versatile. I have always favoured a darker timbre, which when played softly the Aglaea offers, without being too foggy. Yet when pushed, the sound opens up and becomes lively, rich and complex, but never “laser like”. My Schagerl trumpet never backs up, and responds like no other trumpet I have played before.
In general larger-bore trumpets offer greater volume and carrying power, but they require more effort to play, but the Aglaea is so efficient that I never feel like I am working hard. The “slots” are so immediate, and locked on, that sometimes, it’s as if I am the listener – not the player!
Being able to play without adjusting for poor intonation on virtually every note allows me to forget about the horn and focus on the music. It also offers me far greater endurance, as I do not have to “muscle” notes into tune and tire my embouchure.
The Aglaea performs brilliantly across the entire range of the horn, even when played in the extreme register of the trumpet the notes still come out easily and controlled with a BIG sound.
The heavy weight is ideally suited for small band jazz, lead playing and for soloists, but does not stick out in sectional playing. I find the Aglaea incredibly versatile and can used for classical, jazz, lead or studio work. I could not recommend the Aglaea enough for a truly reliable, consistent and free blowing trumpet.
Do yourself a favour and check these horns out!
Musically yours,
Eric Budd
Multi-instrumentalist
Australia
Charles Gates about the Schagerl Model Apollo
Charles Gates about the Schagerl Model Apollo
I was at judging at the National Trumpet Competition in Washington, D.C., USA in March (2010) and had some time to play-test instruments (a good number of instrument and mouthpiece makers, as well as retailers, have display tables set up at NTC, so it's a good opportunity to see what is new). Usually, I find some things that are interesting and often quite good, but generally nothing that I like better than the instruments I already have. But when I happened to stop by the Washington Music Center table and tried the Schagerl Apollo B-flat trumpet, I played it for a bit and thought, “well this is quite something.” It was immediately both comfortable and yet with some very nice characteristics that set it apart from other instruments.
I returned later when I had more time and spent more time with it in the back hall, and decided to purchase it. I believe that it will gain a following here in the U.S. – as I know many of the Schagerl instruments already have, especially the rotary-valve trumpets. It has a very lively and colorful tone, with great projection -- and it is very free-blowing, yet with just enough resistance to facilitate control.
My impression is that the Scodwell Design leadpipe is similar to the "25" pipe familiar to many American players and is configured ("gap" etc.) to make the response/feel instrument immediately "familiar" to us, while still allowing the unique color and breadth of sound that this particular instrument facilitates. And, although players choose equipment for their playing characteristics, I must note that it is a pleasure to hold an instrument that is so aesthetically pleasing -- it is beautifully designed and perfectly constructed.
Charles Gates, Chair and Professor of Music
University of Mississippi, USA
Geoff Collins about the Schagerl Model APOLLO
Geoff Collins about the Schagerl Model APOLLO
In September 2009 I attended the Melbourne International Brass Festival and took the time to try the large variety of trumpets available at the Festival and in nearby music shops. I had absolutely no intention of buying a new Bb trumpet, following the purchase of a good instrument in 2007. This all changed when I played the Schagerl Apollo. It was immediately both enjoyable and exciting to play. I received the impression that I was playing the product of true craftsmanship for the first time in my life and every identifiable facet of the instrument was an improvement on my current trumpet.
I had some concerns that it may not be ideal either blending with others whilst playing classical repertoire, or perhaps playing Big Band lead parts, however I had nothing to worry about. It gives me the flexibility to play anywhere!
The most unexpected surprise was when my wife said I should buy it, because it was so excellent.
After 9 months of use, I could not be happier with my decision. The intonation, even tone and workmanship in my trumpet has without doubt improved my performances. It provides an ease of playing, reliability and security that I wouldn't have believed possible. The valves and slides are superior and the finish is flawless. It remains incredibly fun to play and I often 'itch' to see how it will handle a new chart.
This year at the International Trumpet Guild Festival in Sydney, I fully intended to replace my Flugelhorn. I tried every instrument on offer, perhaps 20 different models. On principal, I intended to get a contrasting instrument and therefore didn't initially consider the Schagerl. In the end, I selected the Schagerl Dione and am entirely confident I will have the same brilliant results. It is interesting that the Manager of a company that was selling a large variety of non-Schagerl Flugelhorns heard me play the Dione and was convinced it was my best choice too. The wife said yes again, however I am banned from trying the piccolo trumpets!
Geoff Collins
Freelance Musician and Teacher
"Eclipse" Piccolo Trumpet -Review for Brass Herald by Andy Crowley
TESTBERICHT AUS DER FACHZEITSCHRIFT BRASS HERALD
Autor: Andy Crowley
"Eclipse" Piccolo Trumpet - Review for Brass Herald by Andy Crowley
I recently spent some time with the Austrian trumpet designer Karl Schagerl at the Royal College of Music, demonstrating his rotary trumpets to some students, and I found him to be highly proud, enthusiastic and open minded about his instruments (these were fantastic). He has since sent two piston valve trumpets for me to try; a piccolo trumpet in Bb/A, plus a large bore Bb trumpet, which I will review at a later date.
The "Eclipse" design is based on the well-known Schilke P5-4 that revolutionised piccolo trumpet playing in 1971, also copied by companies such as Yamaha, Stomvi and Kanstul. The Schagerl bore size is fractionally smaller by 0.010" but actually makes a warmer sound than the Schilke and is easy, agile and nearly perfectly in tune on the 1st valve D's and open E's (in Bb and A). Most impressive though is the workmanship and finish, as I have owned quite a selection of piccolos in my career and this model is by far the nicest to hold! No annoying third slide water key getting in the way, a very effective third valve ring (with a stay to stop the slide falling off), very air tight but free-moving slides, positive gliding valves and beautifully finished in silver. Karl has thought of everything that a professional or amateur could want, right down to rubber slide rings to keep the mechanics quiet plus the option to use either a cornet shank or trumpet mouthpiece. It is also worth mentioning that this company produces a good range of accessories to keep your new purchase in tip-top condition. Very classy indeed and for around £1650, great value; I now have to find a way to justify to my wife why I need yet another trumpet....
Technical
Bb/A Piccolo Trumpet
Yellow-brass bell
Bell : 101 mm (4")
Bore: 11,2mm (0.440")
Finish: Silver plated or gold plated
with Leadpipe A & Bb, available with Trumpet Shank or with Cornet Shank
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