Selmer S80 - C**

A SELMER Icon: Parisian Tradition and Modern Precision

Founded in 1885, Henri SELMER Paris began by manufacturing reeds and mouthpieces before becoming a benchmark brand for musicians and conservatories. This reputation was built on models that have become "legendary," and today relies on production combining artisanal craftsmanship and digital machining at the Mantes-la-Ville workshops, ensuring precision and manufacturing stability that are highly sought after. In this tradition, the S80 establishes itself as a standard: a mouthpiece designed to offer a reliable, coherent, and easily reproducible sound foundation from one piece to another.

For Which Musician and Repertoire?

The Selmer S80 C** mouthpiece is primarily aimed at beginner to advanced saxophonists seeking a reassuring response, stable intonation, and a "classical" characteristic sound. It is particularly suited for the classical repertoire, work in wind orchestras, ensembles, or chamber music, where register homogeneity and legato quality are essential. For musicians returning to playing or following an academic path, it is a safe choice to build a round and centered sound.

Sound and Design

The S80 is appreciated for its warm timbre and broad sound : a full sound, less aggressive, which facilitates the search for a "settled" color and a beautiful continuity between low, middle, and high registers. Its C** opening (1.22 mm) contributes to comfortable control, with a measured resistance sensation that helps stabilize attack and intonation. The 18 mm table offers a consistent response, while the square chamber contributes to controlled projection and clean articulation, highly appreciated for classical playing and study.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

This mouthpiece comes with a mouthpiece patch. The ligature and mouthpiece cap are not included : it is therefore advisable to provide a ligature + mouthpiece cap set compatible with the exact model of your saxophone (alto, tenor, etc.) to ensure optimal reed support and hassle-free setup.

Technical specifications

Category	soprano saxophone	Color	Black
Material	Hard rubber

Opening	C**	Included	mouthpiece patch
Value	1.22 mm	Not included	ligature and mouthpiece cap
Table length	18 mm	Product subject to a specific withdrawal right	for hygiene reasons, if opened, it must be free of all signs of use to qualify for withdrawal and be eligible for refund or exchange.
Type	square chamber