#SELMER REFERENCE 54 ALTO HUMMINGBIRD SERIES#

My feelings are that the 'Bird' series instruments were released more as a collectors items.

All models were in gold lacquer, with black pearls, and once again all models went to high F# (high G on soprano).' Lots of options here, with a standard Series III alto and tenor, and a limited edition Series III soprano and Reference 54 alto and tenor. The final model in the Bird series was the Dragonbird, debuting in 2011. Only about 150 of these were manufactured. The sole tenor in the lineup was a limited edition Reference 54, also in honey gold lacquer and black pearls, with no high F#. Only about 250 of these were made in Paris. The limited Reference 54 alto sax came in the dark Reference lacquer, with black pearls, and was available with or without high F#. The standard alto was available in either a Series II or Series III, with honey gold lacquer and black pearl key touches. For the first time, the standard series was truly standard, with no set limit on production, and more models were available. For numbers, there were about 110 of the standard altos, 30 limited altos, and 40 limited tenors made for the USA.ДЄfter a small break, the Firebird series was introduced in late 2008 to carry over into 2009. The limited edition models also featured black pearl key touches. Both standard and limited altos were in the dark Reference 54 lacquer, and the limited only tenor was in a gold lacquer. This series came without high F# on all models. Once again available as a Reference 54 for alto, the tenor this time was a Reference 36. For the USA, approximately 330 standard altos, 90 limited altos, and 50 limited tenors were made. The tenor was limited edition only, with the honey gold lacquer. The standard alto had the same honey gold lacquer as the previous Hummingbird series, but the limited edition had the darker lacquer normally seen on the Reference altos. This one again started with a Reference 54 alto, in standard and limited, as well as a new Reference 54 tenor sax. The second series was the Kookaburra, coming in 2006. Approximately 300 of the standard were made for the USA market, and only about 70 of the limited model. The standard and limited models both featured honey gold lacquer (similar to the traditional tenor Reference 36 color). Within each series, there was a 'standard' model and a 'limited edition' model, with the limited often having more detailed engraving, and unique included accessories, and sometimes a special case as well.Д¬oming first in 2005, the Hummingbird series was available as a Reference 54 alto sax. A total of 5 series were produced over 7 years, each with unique engraving. Or we can delivery directly to your home (fees included in the EU, extra cost outside the EU).'In 2005, Selmer Paris debuted a special 'bird' series of saxophones, to commemorate the life of Charlie Parker (2005 being the 50th annivesary of his death). We offer the test in our Parisian studios only by appointment and respecting all sanitary standards.Included in the price, for one yearВ : the Henri SELMER Paris warranty (excluding surface condition and cracks) and if necessary a technical check for your musical comfort.They are all sold without mouthpiece but with a case.Our REWIND instruments are checked and prepared before any presentation in our Henri SELMER Paris workshops.Please contact us by mail at SELMER Paris guarantees: It was chosen for its confirmed visual and acoustic qualities, and was entirely checked and prepared to be offered almost new.

Thanks to the talent of Henri SELMER ParisвЂ™s best craftsmen, each saxophone becomes a work of art, part of an exceptional collection.Д®xhibition instrument, presented and played on numerous occasions.

This exceptional instrument, produced in a very small series, is distinguished by its original finely chiseled engraving, made from an unpublished work. 2006: Following the Hummingbird of the Americas, the Kookabur takes off to the distant lands of Australia. At the center of this legend, the bird, symbolizing each continent, is the subject of an original engraving. Initiated in 2005 to celebrate the death of the mythical Charlie Parker (1920-1955), the Reference Collection вЂњTribute to BirdвЂќ covers five years, each year being dedicated to a continent.

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