Selmer Paris S404C1 S80 Series C* Tenor Saxophone Mouthpiece - Gold Standard | Piano Gallery, Idaho Falls
The Selmer Paris S80 C* tenor saxophone mouthpiece stands as the legendary gold standard that defines professional tenor saxophone sound across all musical genres. This iconic hard rubber mouthpiece delivers the beautiful warm sound and rich tone quality that has made it the benchmark choice of professional musicians and educators worldwide, featuring a perfectly balanced 1.90mm tip opening that provides exceptional ease of play and dynamic expression for tenor saxophone.
Product Overview
Crafted by Henri Selmer Paris with over a century of saxophone innovation, the S80 C* tenor mouthpiece features premium hard rubber construction with the distinctive square chamber design that creates the signature warm, rich tone. This time-tested geometry has defined professional tenor saxophone sound in jazz, classical, and contemporary music for generations, delivering the depth and projection that tenor players demand.
The mouthpiece's precision-engineered 1.90mm tip opening combined with a 23mm facing length provides optimal balance between accessibility and professional performance capabilities. This carefully calibrated design allows players at any level to achieve immediate improvement in tone quality while offering the powerful projection and expressive range that professional tenor saxophonists require for solo and ensemble work.
Each S80 mouthpiece undergoes meticulous quality control in Selmer's Paris workshops, ensuring consistent specifications and playing characteristics that have earned the trust of tenor saxophonists worldwide. The result is a mouthpiece that delivers immediate sonic transformation and long-term reliability for serious musicians seeking the authentic professional tenor saxophone experience.
Ideal For
- Professional tenor saxophonists in jazz ensembles, orchestras, and solo performance who demand the industry gold standard
- Advanced students upgrading to their first professional mouthpiece for college auditions and advanced repertoire
- Jazz musicians seeking the warm, rich tone with powerful projection that defines professional tenor saxophone sound
- Music educators in Idaho Falls providing students with experience on the benchmark mouthpiece of professional settings
- Serious players at any level looking to experience the legendary Selmer Paris tenor saxophone tone and craftsmanship
Key Features
Legendary S80 Tenor Design
The iconic square chamber geometry specifically engineered for tenor saxophone, delivering the deep, warm tone and powerful projection that has made this the benchmark mouthpiece for professional tenor players worldwide.
Premium Hard Rubber Construction
High-quality hard rubber material provides exceptional warmth, rich harmonic overtones, and the distinctive tonal characteristics that have made Selmer Paris the preferred choice of tenor saxophone professionals.
Optimal C Tip Opening*
The perfectly balanced 1.90mm tip opening offers ideal resistance and response for tenor saxophone, providing excellent control while delivering the power and projection required for professional performance.
Professional Facing Length
The precision-engineered 23mm facing length ensures optimal reed contact and response specifically calibrated for tenor saxophone, delivering consistent intonation and enhanced playability across all registers.
Henri Selmer Paris Heritage
Represents over 100 years of saxophone innovation from the company that invented the modern saxophone, ensuring authentic professional tenor tone and the reliability demanded by working musicians.
What's Included
- Selmer Paris S404C1 S80 Series C* Tenor Saxophone Mouthpiece
- Selmer Paris manufacturer warranty
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Instrument Type | Bb Tenor Saxophone |
| Material | Premium hard rubber |
| Series | S80 Series |
| Tip Opening | 1.90mm (C*) |
| Facing Length | 23mm |
| Chamber Design | Square chamber |
| Tone Character | Warm, rich, powerful projection |
| Target Level | Intermediate to professional |
| Model Number | S404C1 |
| Manufacturer | Henri Selmer Paris |
| Country of Origin | France |
| Weight | 5.8 oz |
Experience This Legendary Tenor Saxophone Mouthpiece Today
Visit Piano Gallery in Idaho Falls to experience the legendary warm sound and powerful projection of the Selmer Paris S80 C* tenor mouthpiece that has set the professional standard for generations. Our knowledgeable staff can help you discover why this mouthpiece is recommended by musicians and educators worldwide, ensuring you achieve the professional tenor saxophone sound that will transform your musical expression.
