{"product_id":"selmer-premium-3-sax-tenor-x5-384326","title":"Premium 3 - Tenor Saxophone (X5)","description":"\u003ch3\u003eThe Return of a Historic Craftsmanship at Henri SELMER Paris\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHenri SELMER Paris reconnects with one of its very first activities: reed manufacturing, initiated as early as \u003cstrong\u003e1885\u003c\/strong\u003e by the founder. After generations of musicians playing SELMER reeds renowned for their \u003cstrong\u003ereliability\u003c\/strong\u003e, the brand is now relaunching a modern range, continuing its recent momentum with \u003cstrong\u003eclarinets, saxophones, and mouthpieces\u003c\/strong\u003e. This is a coherent way to regain control over an essential link in the sound chain: the reed, where it all begins.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eFor Which Tenor Saxophonist and Styles?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith its \u003cstrong\u003estrength 3\u003c\/strong\u003e (a very common standard), this reed suits many profiles: \u003cstrong\u003eintermediate\u003c\/strong\u003e saxophonists progressing as well as \u003cstrong\u003eadvanced\u003c\/strong\u003e musicians seeking daily consistency. 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