Blurb from Kessler Music:
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 Selmers 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 than previous models. First shipments started in Late July 2007.
Models:
- Standard Alto Sax - Dark Lacquer, regular pearls, no high F# - Only 110 Made for USA! $4199.
- 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! $6450.
An original sales flyer (PDF).
Some nice comparison shots of a Mark VI & a Reference 54 Flamingo alto.
