{"product_id":"sml-paris-a420-ii-alto-mib-brosse-verni-369683","title":"A420-II Alto Eb Brushed Varnished","description":"\u003ch3\u003eEssential Information About the SML Paris A420-II Alto Saxophone\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn Eb alto\u003c\/strong\u003e designed for beginners, with a reassuring and progressive grip.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChecked and adjusted in the workshop\u003c\/strong\u003e to be playable upon receipt, with no unpleasant surprises when opening the case.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrushed matte lacquer finish\u003c\/strong\u003e: modern and elegant look, consistent on the body, neck, and keys.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBG accessory pack included\u003c\/strong\u003e to start right away (ligature, case, and maintenance).\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003ch3\u003eA Best-Seller from SML Paris for a Smooth Entry into the Saxophone World\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe SML Paris A420-II follows the tradition of reliable and accessible student saxophones, with a clear positioning: to offer beginner musicians a serious instrument capable of supporting the first years of learning. 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