Selmer 53J Series III Soprano Saxophone

Get Warmth And Lightning-Quick Response with the Selmer Paris 53J Soprano Saxophone

This one defines the industry standard in two-piece sopranos. The Selmer-Paris Series III Saxophone provides you with all the facility and sound you will ever need. Instead of traditional brass, this Selmer Paris saxophone is built on a platform with a slightly higher copper content-creating a rich warm tone that is automatic from the first breath into the instrument.

• Acoustics: Series III body style-optimized for immediate response
• Necks: Series III bore comes with straight and curved

SPECIFICATIONS

• Range: High F# key (high G on soprano)
• Construction: Mini-ribs, quick response brass alloy
• Mechanism: Compact key positioning, closer to the body and directly under the hand Front F key Spatula
• Left-hand thumb rest: Plastic
• Right-hand thumb rest: Metal, adjustable
• Adjusting screws High E And F, G# Key, F#/G# Lug, F#/G#, Adjusting Bar, Low C#, Low B, Side C, Side Bb
• Pivot screws: Tapered
• Needle Springs: Blued Steel
• Pads: Treated Leather With Metal Resonators
• Finish: Clear Lacquer Engraved Bell
• Mouthpiece: Selmer S80 C*
• Case: BAM

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