Firebird (trumpet)
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The Firebird is a type of trumpet with both valves and a trombone-style slide intended for jazz music. It was invented by Maynard Ferguson and remains an exceptionally rare, specialist instrument. They are occasionally produced by Holton<ref>http://www.gleblanc.com/instruments/holton.cfm</ref> as the "Holton Firebird".<ref>http://www.isham.com/trumpet.html</ref>
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- Superbone, a trombone with both valves and slide.
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