Selmer SOLOIST - C**
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Selmer
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A SELMER Heritage: Workshop Tradition and Modern Precision
Since 1885, Henri SELMER Paris has established itself as an essential reference in the world of reeds and mouthpieces. The brand has created numerous models that have become standards, and the Soloist mouthpiece is among them. Today, production benefits from digital machining centers within Selmer's workshops, combining artisan know-how and high precision to guarantee remarkable production consistency. This exacting standard allows saxophonists to find, in a contemporary model, the spirit and sensations that have built the reputation of the range.
For Which Saxophonist? Styles, Feelings, and Expectations
The Soloist C** is aimed at saxophonists seeking an expressive mouthpiece capable of remaining stable and nuanced across the entire range. Its identity makes it suitable both for classical music (focused timbre, solid intonation, homogeneity) and for jazz and popular music (warmth, phrasing flexibility, ability to color the sound). It is particularly well suited for intermediate to advanced players who already manage their embouchure and wish to refine their sonic signature, while remaining accessible to a careful progressing player.
Sound and Design
With its C** opening and "horseshoe" chamber, this Soloist aims for a very centered and warm sound, while maintaining excellent homogeneity across registers. The response is designed to remain controlled in dynamics, with a clear attack in the low register and balanced intonation in the high and altissimo registers, a quality appreciated in sustained playing as well as exposed passages. The table (contact surface with the reed) promotes precise response and stable behavior, helping to maintain the same sense of control from pianissimo to fortissimo.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
This mouthpiece comes with a mouthpiece patch. The ligature and mouthpiece cap are not included, so you can choose them according to your preferences (tightening, projection, comfort), ensuring compatibility with your saxophone and the mouthpiece shape.
Technical specifications
| Category | alto saxophone |
| Material | Hard rubber |
| Color | Black |
| Opening | C** (1.65 mm) |
| Table length | 24 mm |
| Chamber | horseshoe |
| Includes | mouthpiece patch |
| Not included | ligature and mouthpiece cap |
| Product subject to a specific right of withdrawal | for hygiene reasons, if the product has been opened, it must be free of any signs of use to be eligible for a refund or exchange. |
Questions frequently asked
What is the tip opening of the Selmer Soloist C** alto mouthpiece?
The C** opening measures 1.65 mm, with a table length of 24 mm.
Is the Soloist C** suitable for classical alto saxophone?
This model is suitable for classical playing thanks to its focused tone and consistency across the range. The horseshoe chamber contributes to balanced intonation, especially in the upper and altissimo registers.
What sound does this ebony alto mouthpiece produce?
Made from black ebonite, this mouthpiece delivers a centered and warm sound. The attack is described as clear in the low register, with controlled projection across dynamics.
Which ligature should be used with this Selmer alto mouthpiece?
A ligature compatible with the mouthpiece shape and an alto saxophone is required, as none is included. The choice can be based on preferences for tightness, projection, and comfort.
What accessories are included with the mouthpiece?
The package includes a mouthpiece patch. No cap or ligature is provided. After opening, the mouthpiece must remain free of signs of use to qualify for a refund or exchange, due to hygiene reasons.
