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The Grafton saxophone was an injection moulded, cream-coloured acrylic plastic alto saxophone with metal keys, manufactured in London, England by the Grafton company, and later by 'John E. Dallas & Sons Ltd'. Grafton made only altos, owing to the manufacturing challenges presented by larger models (e.g., the tenor) with 1950s plastic technologies. Production commenced in 1950 and ended after approximately ten years. However, a few last examples were assembled from residual parts circa 1967. All tools, machinery, and jigs required to manufacture the Grafton were sold for scrap and subsequently destroyed in 1968.

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  • The Grafton saxophone was an injection moulded, cream-coloured acrylic plastic alto saxophone with metal keys, manufactured in London, England by the Grafton company, and later by 'John E. Dallas & Sons Ltd'. Grafton made only altos, owing to the manufacturing challenges presented by larger models (e.g., the tenor) with 1950s plastic technologies. Production commenced in 1950 and ended after approximately ten years. However, a few last examples were assembled from residual parts circa 1967. All tools, machinery, and jigs required to manufacture the Grafton were sold for scrap and subsequently destroyed in 1968. (en)
  • Le saxophone Grafton est un instrument de musique. Il s'agit d'un saxophone alto en plastique acrylique de couleur crème. « Grafton » est le nom l'entreprise britannique qui l'a conçu et commercialisé. Cet instrument n'a été disponible dans le commerce que pendant une dizaine d'années, du début des années 1950 au début des années 1960. Son principal argument de vente était son prix de 55 £, soit moitié moins qu'un saxophone ordinaire, le polyméthacrylate de méthyle étant moins coûteux que le laiton dont est traditionnellement fait cet instrument. Cependant, ce matériau le rend également beaucoup plus fragile et difficile à réparer. Bien qu'il s'agisse d'un instrument à bas prix, le saxophone Grafton a attiré l'attention de plusieurs musiciens de jazz célèbres. Charlie Parker en utilise un lors du concert immortalisé sur le disque Jazz at Massey Hall (1953), de même qu'Ornette Coleman sur son album The Shape of Jazz to Come (1959). (fr)
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  • The Grafton saxophone was an injection moulded, cream-coloured acrylic plastic alto saxophone with metal keys, manufactured in London, England by the Grafton company, and later by 'John E. Dallas & Sons Ltd'. Grafton made only altos, owing to the manufacturing challenges presented by larger models (e.g., the tenor) with 1950s plastic technologies. Production commenced in 1950 and ended after approximately ten years. However, a few last examples were assembled from residual parts circa 1967. All tools, machinery, and jigs required to manufacture the Grafton were sold for scrap and subsequently destroyed in 1968. (en)
  • Le saxophone Grafton est un instrument de musique. Il s'agit d'un saxophone alto en plastique acrylique de couleur crème. « Grafton » est le nom l'entreprise britannique qui l'a conçu et commercialisé. Bien qu'il s'agisse d'un instrument à bas prix, le saxophone Grafton a attiré l'attention de plusieurs musiciens de jazz célèbres. Charlie Parker en utilise un lors du concert immortalisé sur le disque Jazz at Massey Hall (1953), de même qu'Ornette Coleman sur son album The Shape of Jazz to Come (1959). (fr)
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  • Saxophone Grafton (fr)
  • Grafton saxophone (en)
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