Henri Selmer Paris Axos Alto Saxophone, Lacquer

As all Selmer Paris's top-of-the-range instruments, the Axos alto saxophone continues the tradition of craftsmanship manufacturing integrating new industrial techniques.

Since its release in 2015, it is the ideal instrument for musicians who want to purchase a professional saxophone at a more affordable price.  It enables beginners and more experienced musicians alike to develop their sound. Many students, amateurs and professionals alike have adopted it. Aiming to make quality instruments available to a greater number of musicians, Axos provides a great playing comfort with its specially adapted keywork and a great mechanical reliability.

The saxophone is a particularly sensitive instrument, consisting of more than 600 parts. Its production requires more than 2,000 operations.

At Henri SELMER Paris, the manufacturing process is totally integrated for a better control of quality and supply processes.

In the century-old workshops located in Mantes-la-Ville, Selmer Paris's craftspeople use traditional, unique and authentic know-how, combining high technology with respect for traditional methods of making instruments.

Specifications:

• Key: E♭
• Ambitus: from low B♭ to high F#
• Key buttons inlaid in natural mother-of-pearl
• Left- and right-hand thumb rests in synthetic material
• Leather pads with metal resonators with rivet
• Exclusive Axos gold lacquer finish
• Included:
  S80 C* alto mouthpiece, with ligature and cap, neck strap, swab, cork grease, Axos alto case.
• Made in France