Description
Key Features
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The Glissotar is the first instrument in the Glissonic family — a completely new kind of wind instrument that enables continuous-pitch glissando rather than fixed tone-holes.
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The “Purpleheart” model is crafted from elegant Amaranth / Purpleheart wood (a naturally purple-tinted tropical hardwood), delivering a warm, rich acoustic tone.
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Range: approx. 2.5 octaves (from concert Ab to Db) — comparable in range to a soprano saxophone.
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Uses a standard soprano saxophone mouthpiece and shares the conical bore design of traditional soprano sax/tarogató instruments, making for a more intuitive transition for experienced wind players.
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The unique mechanism: instead of tone holes, it features a longitudinal slot covered by magnetic foil and a magnetised ribbon which the player glides their fingers along to produce any pitch in the continuum — enabling slides, micro-tones, vibrato, trills and glissando.
- Please note: The mouthpiece is not included.
Why Choose the Purpleheart Version
For those seeking the ultimate in acoustic nuance, the wooden Purpleheart version stands out for its timbral warmth, natural aesthetic and craftsmanship. If you’re looking for a performance instrument and value organic tone and premium materials, this is the model to consider.
Ideal For
Jazz players, wind-instrument players (especially saxophonists, clarinettists or tarogató players) interested in microtonality, contemporary music, improvisation, folk-fusion or experimental contexts. Also suitable for professional use where distinctive expressive capabilities matter.
Shipping, Payment & Customs Information
A 40% deposit is required at the time of order, with the remaining 60% payable prior to delivery.
Delivery times may vary depending on stock availability and current demand. We guarantee delivery within 6 months, although we always strive to ship much sooner whenever possible.
Please note that the listed prices do not include any applicable taxes or customs duties.
During checkout, once you enter your shipping details, the taxes and shipping costs for your country will be displayed.
Customs duties may apply to destinations outside the European Union. The exact amount depends on the regulations of the destination country, and your local customs authority can provide detailed information.
If you are a corporate customer or if you have any questions, please contact us via email at instrument@glissonic.com.
