Review by Bernd Bartels former solo trumpeter MDR Symphony Orchestra:

My name is Bernd Bartels. I was principal trumpet at the MDR Symphony Orchestra for 32 years and took early retirement during the coronavirus pandemic. Since the music business has restarted, I've been working as a freelancer again, including on a project with the Weimar Staatskapelle. For this project I need a C trumpet with a perinet machine. I had to give up my old service instrument (Schilke) when I left the MDR. So I asked my trusted instrument maker, Jacob Simon, to lend me an instrument for this project. There were three instruments to choose from: A Yamaha, a handmade master instrument and your model. After playing it, I decided in favour of your model. In the meantime, the first rehearsals have been held in Weimar and my enthusiasm is never-ending! A really complicated project! Chamber music instrumentation: trombone, trumpet, flute, saxophone and 4 strings. Your instrument impresses with impeccable intonation! a reliable, smooth-running machine and a sound colour that blends perfectly in the ensemble! All this at a sensational price/performance ratio! I didn't borrow the instrument, I bought it immediately! My congratulations!

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