tribute to bird
2006/7: KOOKABURRA/AUSTRALIA
Collector's edition / Reference Alto & Tenor saxophones

"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!
 

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.

KOOKABURRA?AUSTRALIA will be limited to 2006/7 production only. Two alto versions are available: The Kookaburra and the Kookaburra Collector edition (featured here). For the first time ever Selmer have produced a limited edition tenor sax - the Kookaburra Collector edition.

Features:

The bore is specific to the Reference saxes evoking the tone of the legendary 1950's Mk VI 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. 

A silk embroidered accessory pouch completes the luxurious package.

The Kookaburra is finished in a honey 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 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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