Selmer Supreme Antique Lacquer - Alto Sax

Product Information

The Selmer Supreme Alto Saxophone is the latest addition to the Selmer stable, and it enters at the top of the list. This is the antique lacquer finish which gives a matte look to the instrument and vintage vibes. This new Alto Sax from Selmer has been designed to transcend other makes and models, the Supreme is aiming to be the pinnacle of Saxophone production and is inspired by over 100 years of Saxophone making heritage from the worlds most famous Sax manufacturer.

The Selmer Supreme Story

The result of 8 years of research, design and development. The Alto Supreme has been built from the ground up, with the Selmer team and their associated professional musicians finessing every last detail. From the key angles, to the tone hole positioning and sizes, all the way down to the neck screw mechanism. This is no re-design of a previous model, it's a brand new design for a new century in the Selmer company's history.

Technical Developments

1. Acoustics: 

The sound of the Supreme Alto Saxophone has been designed to offer a perfect balanced between roundness and rich sonority. It has unprecedented flexibly across the whole range and a broad projection. Technical changes to facilitate these aspects have been:

• A brand new neck bore design
• Reduction of the low Bb and B key cup diameters
• New height reference for all keys
• Modified diameters and locations of tone holes
• New bore through the bell section

2. Ergonomics & Mechanics:

There have been many changes and modifications to the standard Selmer key layout principles of years gone by:

• 3-point concentric clamp for a better neck-to-body connection
• This clamp is made of nickel silver to add density to this important nodal point of the Saxophone
• The clamp is disassociated from the socket which makes it possible to adjust its position
• Direct arm between the right hand F# and F keys for a finer adjustment
• Octave key system includes Teflon inside for longer durability
• New front F key design that is more easily accessible 
• A lighter C# correction system 
• Redesigned shape and positioning of the side keys
• Hinged toggle on left hand pinky keys for greater fluidity between keys
• Shorter action of the octave key for a faster, more positive feel

3. Aesthetics:

Yes these elements are 'just for show' but it's the fine details that have always set Selmer apart.

• Finished in a matte style antique lacquer
• Newly designed key guards
• New bow reinforcement section
• Beautiful new engraving on bell and sections of body
• Exclusively designed case by specialists BAM

Each Selmer Supreme comes complete with a case, concept mouthpiece (lig & cap), leather neck strap and special silk/microfiber cloth for cleaning the outside. Selmer also include a body swab, neck swab and cork grease.

Selmer Supreme Goals

The team at Selmer set out with 5 key goals for the Supreme:

1. To make an Alto Saxophone whose smallest details have been precisely considered to position the Supreme as the most accomplished model ever made.
2. To revitalise their model offering after the release of the Reference model back in 2003
3. To reaffirm the position of Selmer Paris as a world leader in the design, innovation and manufacture of professional Saxophones
4. To arouse a musicians desire to own a new Selmer Saxophone
5. To renew and elevate the discourse, by placing it above musical genres