Selmer ALTO - SUPREME - AG SILVER PLATED ENGRAVED

The Supreme: The Contemporary Alto According to Henri SELMER Paris

Designed in France at the Mantes-la-Ville workshops, Henri SELMER Paris saxophones rely on over a century of craftsmanship and demanding standards. With the Supreme, the brand offers a current vision of the alto saxophone: an instrument that synthesizes striking qualities of historic models (flexibility, ease, precision, power) while pushing the natural limits of the alto. The result is a more obvious playing sensation, improved ergonomics, and a sound signature capable of ranging from traditional to decidedly modern.

For Which Musician and Styles?

The Selmer Supreme is primarily aimed at advanced and professional saxophonists seeking a very complete alto: reliable in intonation, flexible in dynamics, and stable across registers. Its ability to offer varied colors and strong projection makes it particularly relevant in classical music (precision, homogeneity), jazz (timbre palette, flexibility), as well as pop, stage music, and wind orchestra where both sound presence and pianissimo control are expected.

Sound and Design

The Supreme's personality is built around a rare balance: an immediately perceptible roundness, combined with a richness of timbres that allows shaping the sound effortlessly. The instrument also stands out for an ideally distributed intonation and high precision of response : the attack is quick, clean, and remains controllable even in fast passages. The homogeneity between registers enhances the sense of continuity, from low to altissimo. Aesthetically, the lines have been revisited with softened angles and a fluid impression, complemented by an exclusive engraving that asserts the "Supreme" identity on this engraved silver finish (AG).

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To get the most out of your alto daily, you can consider alto saxophone reeds (strength adapted to your mouthpiece and comfort), an alto saxophone swab for internal maintenance after each session, as well as cork grease to facilitate mouthpiece fitting and preserve the cork over time. A quality strap and an alto saxophone stand are also practical allies for rehearsals and performances.

Technical specifications

Level	Professional	Color	Grey
Tone	Eb	Finishing	Silver
Body material	Silver-plated brass

Key	Eb	Left-hand pinky keys	articulated pivot for easier transitions
Range	low Bb to high F#	Octave key	system with Teflon bearings allowing lighter action
Socket	3-point concentric tightening for better neck-to-body junction	Adjustment	direct adjustment arm between right-hand F# and F keys for finer and more reliable tuning
Clamp ring	adjustable socket in maillechort (nickel silver)	Included mouthpiece	Concept alto mouthpiece
Finish	engraved silver (AG)	Ligature	included
Engraving	exclusive Supreme alto	Mouthpiece cap	included
Correction system	correction of middle C and high C# intonation	Strap	included
Pads	leather with metal resonators without rivets	Cleaning kit	included
Thumb rest	metal	Case	Supreme alto case included