Selmer SSS511 Advanced Soprano Saxophone

The Selmer SSS511 series of intermediate soprano saxophones are one of the top-performing saxophones in the world, available at a great price point, and designed after the professional line of Selmer Paris saxophones. The SSS511 saxophone has precise intonation and an incredible tonal complexity that are carefully balanced with ease of response and highlighted by its professional features. The SSS511 saxophone features a post to rib to body construction from premium yellow brass. The one-piece design integrating a precisely crafted neck and a hand-hammered bell creates a tone that is best in class. This mature tone is further enhanced by the combination of premium Pisoni pads, traditional Selmer metal resonators, and a carefully designed, hard rubber Selmer mouthpiece to create the perfect balance between ease of response, accurate tuning, and complexity of tone. The durable construction of this saxophone is highlighted by its power forged key work to ensure consistent and reliable seating of the pads. Additionally, the post to rib to body construction create a strong foundation for the key mechanism, keeping the key work in optimal adjustment. The blued steel needle springs are carefully adjusted to strict, professional tolerances to create the light and fast key action for which Selmer is known. This superb key action, an adjustable metal thumb rest, and refined ergonomics provide everything needed for fast and demanding technical passages. The SSS511 series intermediate soprano saxophone is available with beautiful gold lacquer finish ornamented by a hand engraved bell. To protect this instrument when not in use it comes with a premium ballistic nylon case featuring comfortable backpack straps, a spacious accessories compartment, durable handles, and an outer pocket to store sheet music. Features Several upgrades went into the development of this new intermediate line of saxophones. Utilizing a proprietary 3-phase tone hole leveling process, they feature extremely level tone holes ensuring long lasting seating and stability of the Pisoni Pro pads. Additionally, every Selmer saxophone is professionally set up, play-tested, and adjusted at the Conn-Selmer Center for Woodwind Excellence located in Elkhart, Indiana, USA to ensure each saxophone is received in optimal adjustment and ready to last a lifetime. Beautiful, complex, and projecting tone Professionally adjusted for light and fast key action Easy response Modern ergonomics and sturdy key work Elegant hand engraving Specs Professionally play-tested and adjusted in Elkhart, IN, USA Auxiliary keys: Front F, High F# Key, High G Key One-piece design Blued steel springs Metal thumb rests Rocking table mechanism Power forged keys Pisoni Pro Pads with metal resonators Lightweight case Selmer Premium Hard Rubber Mouthpiece