tribute to bird
2007/8: FLAMINGO/AFRICA
Collector's edition / Reference Alto & Tenor saxophones

In 2005 Selmer (Paris) announced the "Tribute to Bird" limited production of collectors edition Reference saxophones, in celebration of the legendary Charlie Parker.

Each year, for 5 years, a limited edition Reference sax will be produced.  Each will feature an original engraved design, specific to a different continent.

The third and latest is the Flamingo Africa model. Two alto versions are available - the Limited Edition and ultra exclusive Collectors model (pictured here). Both feature the gorgeous rich dark lacquer previously only available on the Collectors models. Then there's the engraving which is beautifully detailed. OK, it's purely cosmetic but why shouldn't something that sounds so wonderful look great too.

The Flamingo Collectors model is supplied in a specially designed shaped case and has extra fine hand engraving on the bell, body and neck. Only around 200 will be made for the world market during 2007/8.

For the purists out there this is the first Selmer sax for several decades with NO TOP F# KEY!

"What we have is a new Selmer saxophone that out does the best saxophone of all time the Selmer mark 6." - Courtney Pine.

 Click here to read Courtney Pine's rave review!

Features:

The bore is specific to the Reference saxes evoking the tone of the legendary 1954 Mk VI and 1936  Balanced Action saxes.

The neck features a difference angle and bore to ensure great tonal flexibility and is decorated with special "Bird" engraving.

The keywork is compact to ensure excellent playing comfort and is finished with genuine mother of pearl buttons.

The leather pads feature a plastic booster which contributes to the roundness of the sound.

The engraving is extensive and of the highest quality, undertaken by Selmer's master engraver. 

Supplied with:

(Alto) The "Super Session" hard rubber mouthpiece especially designed for Jazz players looking for power, projection and flexibility without aggressiveness.  Choice of  D, E or F lay.

(Tenor) Selmer hard rubber Soloist mouthpiece.

A specific "Bird" ligature made especially by Ligaphone optimises the instruments' acoustic qualities.

The "Bird" case, a compact luxurious case combines design and technical innovation. 

A silk embroidered accessory pouch completes the luxurious package.

The Flamingo Limited Edition is finished in a rich dark vintage gold lacquer and supplied in a new style rectangular case. "Bird" engraving on the bell.

The Collector Edition (pictured here) is finished in a rich dark vintage gold lacquer and supplied with the "Bird" case and silk embroidered accessory pouch. Extensive (more detailed) "Bird" engraving on bow, bell, body and crook.

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