Selmer SAS301 Student Alto Saxophone - Gold Lacquer | Piano Gallery, Idaho Falls
The Selmer SAS301 premium student alto saxophone brings the legendary Selmer Paris tone to developing players, offering a rich, warm, and projecting sound rooted in professional-grade artisan design. Its rose brass neck and fully ribbed construction set it apart from typical student instruments, delivering a tonal character that inspires growth at every stage of learning. Available at Piano Gallery in Idaho Falls, the SAS301 is an exceptional choice for beginning and intermediate students serious about their sound.
Product Overview
The SAS301 is built on the same design principles as the iconic Selmer Paris saxophones, featuring a post-to-rib-to-body construction that adds rigidity and resonance to the entire instrument. The stunning gold lacquer finish is adorned with hand engraving, while nickel plating on the key work provides strength and corrosion resistance for years of reliable use. The iconic Selmer tri-point bell brace rounds out a design that is as durable as it is visually striking.
Premium Pisoni leather pads and carefully adjusted blue steel needle springs deliver the light, fast key action that Selmer is celebrated for worldwide. A 3-phase tone hole leveling process ensures precisely level tone holes, guaranteeing long-lasting pad seating and airtight stability — a level of manufacturing precision rarely found in student-level band instruments. Updated palm key placement further improves ergonomics, making technical passages more accessible for developing hands.
Every SAS301 is professionally set up, play-tested, and optimally adjusted at the Conn-Selmer Woodwind Center in Elkhart, Indiana before it ever reaches the player. This commitment to quality control means students receive an instrument that is ready to perform from the very first note, with intonation and action already dialed in by skilled technicians.
Ideal For
- Beginning and intermediate band students seeking a best-in-class student alto saxophone with professional tonal character
- School band students in Idaho transitioning from a starter instrument to a higher-quality saxophone
- Private lesson students whose teachers demand responsive key action and accurate intonation
- Parents investing in a premium student saxophone that will grow with the player through middle and high school
- Community ensemble and church musicians who need reliable projection and warm tone across all registers
Key Features
Tone Production The rose brass neck combined with post-to-rib-to-body construction produces the rich, warm, and projecting tone Selmer Paris is world-renowned for. Students benefit from a sound that rewards proper technique and supports musical expression from the earliest stages.
Key Action Blue steel needle springs, carefully adjusted at the Conn-Selmer Woodwind Center, create the light and fast key action synonymous with the Selmer name. Upgraded palm key placement improves reach and comfort, particularly for players with smaller hands.
Pad System Premium Pisoni leather pads combined with a rigorous 3-phase tone hole leveling process ensure an airtight seal and exceptional pad longevity. This precision manufacturing means less time with a repair technician and more time playing.
Construction and Durability Fully ribbed construction adds structural integrity throughout the body of the saxophone, reducing flex and protecting against the wear of daily student use. The Selmer tri-point bell brace provides additional reinforcement at one of the instrument's most vulnerable points.
Finish and Aesthetics A beautiful gold lacquer finish with hand engraving gives the SAS301 an elegant, professional appearance, while nickel-plated key work adds durability and a striking visual contrast. This is an instrument students will be proud to carry onto any stage or into any rehearsal.
What's Included
- Selmer SAS301 Student Alto Saxophone
- Mouthpiece
- Free standard shipping
- Manufacturer's warranty
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Type | Student Alto Saxophone |
| Construction | Post-to-rib-to-body, fully ribbed |
| Neck | Rose brass |
| Pads | Premium Pisoni leather |
| Springs | Blue steel needle springs |
| Tone Holes | 3-phase leveling process |
| Bell Brace | Selmer tri-point |
| Finish | Gold lacquer with hand engraving |
| Key Work | Nickel plated |
| Setup | Play-tested at Conn-Selmer Woodwind Center, Elkhart, Indiana |
Experience This Alto Saxophone Today
Visit Piano Gallery in Idaho Falls to play the Selmer SAS301 in person and hear the legendary Selmer tone for yourself. Our knowledgeable staff is ready to help you find the right instrument for your student or ensemble. Contact us or stop by our Idaho Falls location today — this is one student saxophone that truly has to be heard to be believed.
