{"product_id":"selmer-signature-alto-mib-noir-382095","title":"SIGNATURE - ALTO BLACK","description":"\u003ch3\u003eA pivotal model in the SELMER Paris range\u003c\/h3\u003eManufactured in France, at the Mantes-la-Ville workshops, \u003cstrong\u003eHenri SELMER Paris\u003c\/strong\u003e saxophones carry the DNA of a manufacturer renowned for its precision craftsmanship and professional standards. The \u003cstrong\u003eSignature\u003c\/strong\u003e serves as a natural link between the \u003cstrong\u003eAxos\u003c\/strong\u003e family (professional entry-level) and the \u003cstrong\u003eSupreme\u003c\/strong\u003e (high-end). It highlights the brand's identity as an inventor and manufacturer while offering a contemporary interpretation of a classic: the alto \u003cstrong\u003einspired by the Super Action 80 Série II\u003c\/strong\u003e, a historic model that has influenced generations of saxophonists.\u003cbr \/\u003eThis \"tradition + modernity\" approach is reflected both in the acoustics and mechanics, with optimized production (enhanced quality controls and calibration) aiming for \u003cstrong\u003eincreased consistency\u003c\/strong\u003e from one instrument to another, while maintaining the lively character typical of handcrafted saxophones.\u003cbr \/\u003e \u003ch3\u003eFor which saxophonists and styles?\u003c\/h3\u003eThe SELMER \u003cstrong\u003eSignature alto\u003c\/strong\u003e has a broad appeal: it suits \u003cstrong\u003edemanding intermediate\u003c\/strong\u003e saxophonists as well as \u003cstrong\u003eadvanced and professional\u003c\/strong\u003e musicians seeking a versatile instrument capable of solo and orchestral playing. Its timbral richness and flexibility make it comfortable in \u003cstrong\u003ejazz\u003c\/strong\u003e (projection, color palette, responsiveness) as well as in \u003cstrong\u003eclassical\u003c\/strong\u003e music (balance, homogeneity, precision), with a sound aesthetic often associated with the \"French School.\"\u003cbr \/\u003eThanks to ergonomics designed to meet the needs of all profiles, the instrument adapts well to long sessions (rehearsals, conservatory, stage) as well as contexts where intonation stability and consistent response are priorities.\u003cbr \/\u003e \u003ch3\u003eSound and design\u003c\/h3\u003eThe Signature retains the \u003cstrong\u003eroundness\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003egenerosity\u003c\/strong\u003e that made the Série II famous, with enhanced comfort. The work on the \u003cstrong\u003eneck bore\u003c\/strong\u003e brings a notable improvement in \u003cstrong\u003eintonation\u003c\/strong\u003e (octave relationships and upper register), while facilitating \u003cstrong\u003eeasier low register response\u003c\/strong\u003e : the attack gains clarity, and the air column responds more naturally.\u003cbr \/\u003eIn terms of finish, the \u003cstrong\u003eexclusive Signature engraving\u003c\/strong\u003e in Art Deco style and the \u003cstrong\u003eDark Signature lacquer\u003c\/strong\u003e provide an elegant visual identity while highlighting manufacturing details. The \u003cstrong\u003enatural mother-of-pearl keys\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eleather pads\u003c\/strong\u003e with metal resonators contribute to a precise playing sensation, with consistent response and appreciable homogeneity across registers.\u003cbr \/\u003e \u003ch3\u003eRecommended compatible accessories\u003c\/h3\u003eTo get the best out of this alto, you can pair it with \u003cstrong\u003ealto saxophone reeds\u003c\/strong\u003e (compatible with the supplied alto mouthpiece), a \u003cstrong\u003elanyard\/saxophone strap\u003c\/strong\u003e suited to your physique, and a \u003cstrong\u003estand for alto saxophone\u003c\/strong\u003e for secure storage between sessions. 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