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Alto Saxophone

Super Action 80 Serie II alto

The “Super Action 80 Series II” alto is without doubt the world’s most popular professional alto saxophone.

Its very open, harmonically rich sound and excellent projective power make it a particularly versatile instrument.

In classic and jazz, its sound power... + Read more

Variant	Price
Lacquered	5890 €	Out of stock
Silver plated	7150 €	Out of stock
Black	6750 €	Out of stock
Brushed	6750 €	Out of stock
Gold plated	19990 €	Out of stock

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What's behind

conception

Made up of more than 600 parts for the alto, the saxophone is a particularly complex instrument. At Henri SELMER Paris, the production line is completely integrated enabling both better control of the quality and of the supply process.

In our workshops located in Mantes-la-Ville since 1919, nearly 500 craftspeople mobilize a traditional, unique and authentic know-how, combining high technology with the respect of the artisanal instrument manufacturing. Discover the main stages of production.

Technical caracteristics

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Key

Ambitus

from low Bb to high F#

Keywork

lacquered brass

Thumb rests

left hand and right hand (adjustable) in synthetic material

Pads

leather with metal resonators with rivet

Finish

lacquered, silver plated, black, brushed, gold plated

Included

S80 C* E-flat Alto Mouthpiece with ligature and cap, neck strap, swab, cork grease, Light Alto case.

Serial number

Year of manufacture

Finishing

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they play

this instrument

"I immediately fell in love with this saxophone. The sound quality is really amazing, it’s what I’m looking for. He has a really nice homogenous sound, and the control that I’m looking for."

Lars Mlekusch

"It gives me the possibility to have a warmer, more accurate sound, and allows me not to think too much about how to play but just to enjoy playing. It has all the sensations of a vintage saxophone but it has an even warmer sound. It's the instrument of my dreams."

Craig Bailey

"Warm and projecting sound. I feel like I can play anything on it!"

Pedro Bittencourt

"I immediately fell in love with this saxophone. The sound quality is really amazing, it’s what I’m looking for. He has a really nice homogenous sound, and the control that I’m looking for."

Jonathan Helton

Pisol Manatchinapisit

"Warm and projecting sound. I feel like I can play anything on it!"

Keji Munesada

"The Series II alto delivers a powerful and very versatile sound. It allows the player to whisper or to shout, and to blend with any instrument."

Ramos Fernando

"I am looking for saxophone that can produce various colours of sound since every music have their own characteristics (classical music, contemporary music...). Therefore, Selmer paris saxophone is the answer for what I was looking for."

Timothy Roberts

"The timbre and the resonate are superb, and the operability is outstanding."

Moreira Chonguiça

"Love the rich character and sound emission on the instrument. Again very flexible and full of atitude. Very versatile instrument."

Antonio Cánovas Moreno

"The Selmer Serie II lets the saxophone sing with the sound it was originally intended to do. It's dark and resonant, and it gives the performer the ability to project sound equally in the smallest chamber setting or the largest concert hall"

Vicente Contador

"I am very fortunate to own four Selmer saxophones, a sopranino, soprano, alto and tenor. They are my most prized possessions. They are a work of art and easy to play."

Kebyart Ensemble

"My silver-plated Serie II Alto saxophone has a unique sound that makes every performance unique and colourful."

Mari Ángeles del Valle Casado

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