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Selmer Hummingbird Alto Saxophone |
A Tribute to the great Charlie Parker
For the first time in the
history of instrument making, Selmer Paris is offering musicians
unique collectors edition instruments. "Tribute to Bird"
is a celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the death of the legendary
Charlie Parker (1920-1955) and a tribute to the innovative approach
with which he inspired the world of Jazz.
Each year, for the next
5 years, a limited edition Reference Alto will be produced. Each
will feature an original engraved design, specific to a different
continent.
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Tribute to Bird
Features:
The bore is specific to the Reference Alto evoking the tone
of the legendary 1950's Mk VI alto sax.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:
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.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.
The Hummingbird is finished
in a honey gold lacquer and supplied in a new style rectangular
case. "Bird" engraving on the bell.
The Hummingbird Collector
Edition is finished in a rich dark lacquer and supplied with the
"Bird" case and silk embroidered accessory pouch. Extensive
"BIrd" engraving on bow, bell, body and crook.
Two versions are available: The Hummingbird and the Hummingbird
Collector edition |
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Hummingbird
Collectors Edition |
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Price Including UK Taxes for customers in the EU |
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2,945.00 |
£
2,945.00 |
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Price Excluding UK Taxes for customers outside the EU |
| £
2,560.87 |
£
2,560.87 |
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