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Selmer Paris - "Tribute to Bird" Reference Models

2005 - Hummingbird - North America
2006 - Kookaburra - Australia
2007 - Flamingo - Africa
2008 -
2009 -

For the first time in the history of instrument making, Selmer Paris is inviting musicians to follow in the footsteps of a Reference collection. “Tribute to Bird” is a celebration: that of the 50th anniversary of the death of the legendary Charlie Parker (1920-1955) and a tribute to the initiatory approach with which he inspired the world of Jazz.

For five years, this unique collection, signed Selmer Paris, will be formed, with every annual edition offering in a variety of forms a specific engraving, an original work by an artisan-engraver, and an original design, a poetic look at the culture of a continent.

These models are only manufactured during a 12 month period and then will never be made again.

All Instruments purchased through Kessler & Sons Music include a
full 1 year pads & adjustments warranty at no extra charge!

Financing is available. Click here to find out more and apply on-line.

Kessler & Sons' Current "Bird" Stock Status
In Stock Models	On Order Models
Kookaburra Standard Alto Flamingo Standard Alto Flamingo Limited Alto Flamingo Limited Alto (demo - $5,000) Flamingo Limited Tenor

Selmer "Tribute to Bird" Reference Saxophones

Flamingo - Africa - 2007   ~All models without a high F#~

The third of the the tribute series. It is available in 2 alto sax models and 1 tenor sax model. Unique this year though is that all of the "Flamingo" models will be Reference saxes that do NOT have a high F#! Why make them without a High F# you ask? One to be more traditional to the Selmer's of old. Also, there is a common thought among professionals the the tone hole chimney for the high F# actually makes the altissimo of a sax more difficult. Without the tone hole there, upper register response and altissimo response is improved... in theory.

The Limited horns also will have black pearls for a very unique look.

Update: The Standard Flamingo model altos (72FL-STD) are coming in the Dark Lacquer just like the Limited and the regular Reference alto. In the previous 2 series, the Standard Alto used a lighter color "Honey Gold" Lacquer.

Production will be more limited on these models then previous models. First shipments have started in Late July 2007.

- Standard Alto Sax -Dark Lacquer, regular pearls, no high F# -Only 110 Made for USA!
- Limited Alto Sax -Dark Lacquer, black pearls, no high F# -Only 30 Made for USA!
- Limited Reference 36 Tenor Sax -Honey Gold Lacquer, black pearls, no high F# -Only 40 Made for USA!

72FL-STD - Flamingo Standard Alto Sax: $3,999 ~In Stock! -view pictures-
72FL-LTD - Flamingo Limited Alto Sax: $5,400  ~In Stock! -view pictures-
84FL-LTD - Flamingo Limited Reference 36 Tenor Sax: $6,450 ~In Stock! -view pictures-

Kookaburra - Australia - 2006

The second of the the tribute series. It was available in 2 alto sax models and 1 tenor sax model.

The "Limited Collector's" Alto model had only 90 made for the entire USA. The "Standard" model was only made for the 12 month period and it is estimated that around 330 were made for the USA.

The "Limited Collector's" Tenor model is a Reference 54 tenor and had only 50 made for the entire USA (we sold 10% of them). There was no "Standard Tenor model made.

The Kookaburra Series still has a few horns remaining. Please call for availability of specific models. The pictures listed below are for historical reference only.

72KB-STD - Kookaburra Standard Alto Sax: $3,495  ~In Stock! -view pictures-
72KB-LTD - Kookaburra Limited Alto Sax -view pictures-
74KB-LTD - Kookaburra Limited Reference 54 Tenor Sax -view pictures-

Hummingbird - North America - 2005

The first of the the tribute series. It was available in 2 alto sax models.

The "Limited Collector's" model had only 70 made for the entire USA. The "Standard" model was only made for the 12 month period and it is estimated that around 300 were made for the USA.

The Hummingbird Series is completely sold out. The pictures listed below are for historical reference only.

72HB-STD - Hummingbird Standard Alto Sax -view pictures-
72HB-LTD - Hummingbird Limited Alto Sax -view pictures-