Selmer Paris Supreme Tenor Saxophone
The creation of the Supreme embodies the culmination of an age-old savoir-faire combined with a perfect mastery of fabrication tools, all rising to meet the expectations of the Maison SELMER.
Supreme Tenor Saxophone - Pleasure and evidence of play
The creation of the Supreme embodies the culmination of an age-old savoir-faire combined with a perfect mastery of fabrication tools, all rising to meet the expectations of the Maison SELMER.
The tenor Supreme defies the natural inertia inherent to the tenor, offering a real sensation of lightness from the moment it enters the musicians’ hands, thanks to a redistribution of its overall equilibrium and its compact ergonomics. This liberty manifests itself, above all, in the immense flexibility and suppleness of sound, previously unattainable in a tenor, which has been achieved with the new bore.
This new identity for the tenor Supreme is complemented by a creative, bold and innovative aesthetic that can be found in every detail of the instrument.
Highlights
Nickel silver tightening ring
Nickel silver tightening ring on the neck receiver, bringing density to this delicate area. Since it is not connected to the neck receiver, its position is adjustable.
Direct adjustment arm
Direct adjustment arm between the right-hand F# and F keys, allowing for finer, more reliable adjustment.
3-point concentric clamp
3-point concentric clamp on the neck receiver for a better junction between the neck and the body, ensuring a better hold over time and avoiding deformation of the neck and the tenon.
Octave key system
Octave key system with Teflon supports to limit movement, noise and wear.
Left hand pinky finger keys
Hinged toggle on left hand pinky finger keys allows for greater ease of movement from one key to another.
Repositioned strap ring
Repositioned strap ring for better overall equilibrium.
What's Behind - Conception
It has taken over 12 years to design the tenor Supreme, and to achieve the ambitious objective set from the beginning: to create the best tenor saxophone ever made by Henri SELMER Paris in terms of acoustics, mechanics, ergonomics and aesthetics.
Dozens of tenor players of all musical genres from around the world have participated in the various trials to define the many fundamental details which have given birth to the tenor Supreme: an instrument with strong ties to its past, conceived for the music of today and tomorrow.
TECHNICAL FEATURES
- Key : B♭
- Ambitus : Low Bb/ High F#
- Pads: leather with rivetless metal resonators
- Thumb Support: Metal
- Finishes: Lacquered, Silver-Plated, Black, Brushed, Solid Silver, Gold Plated, Antique Lacquer
- Included : Concept mouthpiece, ligature, cap, neck strap, 2 swabs, silk/microfibre cloth, cork grease, Supreme case
| Selmer Finish | Lacquered or Antiqued Lacquer or Brushed or Black or Silver Plated or Solid Silver or Gold Plated |
| Brand | Henri Selmer Paris |