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The Axos family is extending with the arrival of the tenor saxophone

La famille Axos s’agrandit avec l’arrivée du saxophone ténor
Since its release in 2015, the Axos alto saxophone has established itself as a must-have model in its price range. It didn't take long for musicians and dealers to express the desire to see the Axos family extend with the arrival of a tenor to complete the range. Discover the features of this particularly promising new instrument!

Richness of tone and ease of response

Successors of Adolphe Sax, the Henri SELMER Paris workshops amount to 100 years of know-how and excellence in the manufacturing of saxophones 'made in France'. The continuing spirit of innovation and the close relationship with saxophonists from all over the world is illustrated daily in the design of the instruments, made with and for musicians.

Axos

Designed and manufactured in our workshops in Mantes-la-Ville, the care taken in the manufacture of the Axos tenor by our craftsmen shows the same level of demand and know-how as its predecessors. As an entry-level professional saxophone, it has the same qualities of great flexibility, accuracy and projection. Its great ease of playing and rich timbre make it an ideal instrument to "tame" the tenor, whatever the level of playing. Its affordable price is also part of this logic of accessibility.

 

Elegant aesthetics and ergonomics

The extension of the alto to the tenor has enabled a particularly meticulous aesthetic to be redefined through a specific lacquer and engraving, which also benefits the “second generation” Axos alto.

Axos ténor

The Axos tenor offers a lighter socket, specific to the Axos, which contributes to the feeling of ease. The fingers rest naturally on its strong, durable, and ergonomically comfortable keywork. It has a lyra holder soldered to the body and leather pads with metal resonators reduced in diameter. The neck key that carries the unmistakable "S" from SELMER is also exclusive to Axos.
 

Technical features

 

Key: Bb
Range: Low Bb / High F#
Leather pads with metal resonaors
Thumb rests in synthetic material

Lightweight neck receiver
Lyra holder soldered on the body

Exclusive Axos 'S' neck key
New exclusive Axos engraving & lacquer

Détails axos ténor

 

 

Accessories included

The Axos tenor saxophone is supplied with the following accessories:

  • Axos tenor case
  • Tenor mouthpiece S80 C*
  • Cap and ligature
  • Neck strap
  • Swab
Acessoires axos ténor

 

 

Video presentation

Winner of several international prizes, Max Ionata is considered one of the leading Italian saxophonists of the contemporary scene. He has conquered critics and audiences in just a few years, working successfully in Italy and abroad. Seduced by the acoustic, ergonomic and aesthetic qualities of the Axos tenor saxophone, he presents the instrument in a dedicated video.

 

They adopted the Axos tenor saxophone
 

"After playing my 1966 Mark VI for 25 years, I am very happy to find similar acoustic qualities and tenfold mechanical ease.It instantly became my new tenor, and I have new surprises in store for me every day."

Laurent Bardainne, France

"When I tried the Axos tenor saxophone, I immediately had the feeling that I was holding an instrument of real value in my hands.The sound here is really remarkable, there is real substance in the sound."

 Max Ionata, Italie

 

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