Selmer SAS511C Alto Saxophone - Copper Finish Intermediate | Piano Gallery, Idaho Falls
Introduction
The Selmer SAS511C Alto Saxophone represents one of the top-performing intermediate alto saxophones in the world, featuring a distinctive copper alloy neck and body tube with clear lacquer finish that creates stunning visual appeal and unique tonal characteristics. This exceptional intermediate saxophone is designed after Selmer Paris professional models, delivering incredible tonal complexity that outperforms many competitors while maintaining the accessibility and value that advancing musicians need. Perfect for serious students and intermediate players seeking the legendary Selmer sound with distinctive copper finish aesthetics and professional features that support continued musical development.
Product Overview
Built with premium construction featuring copper alloy neck and body tube finished with clear lacquer, the SAS511C offers a unique combination of visual distinction and enhanced tonal characteristics. The copper construction provides warmer, richer harmonic complexity compared to traditional brass, while the clear lacquer finish showcases the beautiful copper coloration and allows the metal to resonate freely for optimal acoustic response.
The instrument features fully ribbed body construction with professional neck design and one-piece hand-hammered bell that creates exceptional resonance and tonal projection. Combined with hand-adjusted neck setup and premium Pisoni Pro pads with metal resonators, the SAS511C delivers tone quality that not only leads its class but competes favorably with much more expensive professional instruments.
Every SAS511C undergoes professional setup, play-testing, and optimal adjustment at the Conn-Selmer Woodwind Center in Elkhart, Indiana, ensuring that each instrument meets Selmer's exacting standards for performance and reliability. The proprietary 3-phase tone hole leveling process guarantees precisely level tone holes for long-lasting pad seating and stability throughout years of playing.
Ideal For
- Intermediate students seeking distinctive copper finish aesthetics with professional-level sound quality
- Advanced high school musicians preparing for competitive auditions and ensemble participation
- Jazz ensemble and concert band members who want instruments with unique visual appeal and exceptional projection
- Private lesson students developing advanced technique on professional-quality intermediate instruments
- Musicians who appreciate the enhanced tonal warmth and complexity that copper construction provides
Key Features
Distinctive Copper Alloy Construction
Unique copper alloy neck and body tube with clear lacquer finish provides enhanced tonal warmth, rich harmonic complexity, and stunning visual appeal that distinguishes this instrument from traditional brass saxophones.
Professional Selmer Paris Design Heritage
Designed after professional Selmer Paris saxophones with incredible tonal complexity, hand-adjusted neck, and one-piece hand-hammered bell that delivers best-in-class sound quality exceeding many competitors.
Mark VI Style Hand Engraving
Elegant hand engraving based on the iconic Selmer Paris Mark VI American artwork from Elkhart, Indiana, combining aesthetic beauty with the acoustic benefits of traditional craftsmanship.
Professional Setup and Quality Control
Every instrument is professionally play-tested and optimally adjusted at the Conn-Selmer Woodwind Center in Elkhart, Indiana, ensuring optimal performance and the legendary Selmer reliability standards.
Advanced Construction Features
Fully ribbed body construction, professional neck design, power-forged keys with blue steel needle springs, and proprietary 3-phase tone hole leveling process provide superior mechanical performance and longevity.
What's Included
- Selmer SAS511C Alto Saxophone in Copper Finish
- Selmer premium hard rubber mouthpiece
- Premium ballistic nylon backpack-style case
- Spacious accessories compartment and sheet music pocket
- Comfortable backpack straps and durable handles
- Manufacturer warranty
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | SAS511C Intermediate |
| Key | Eb |
| Body Material | Copper Alloy with Clear Lacquer |
| Neck Material | Copper Alloy |
| Body Construction | Fully Ribbed |
| Neck Design | Professional with Hand Adjustment |
| Bell Type | One-Piece Hand-Hammered |
| Engraving | Mark VI Style Hand Engraving |
| Auxiliary Keys | Front F, High F# |
| Keywork | Power-Forged |
| Key Action | Rocking Table Mechanism |
| Springs | Blue Steel Needle Springs |
| Pads | Pisoni Pro with Metal Resonators |
| Tone Holes | 3-Phase Leveling Process |
| Thumb Rest | Adjustable Metal |
| Setup Location | Conn-Selmer Elkhart, Indiana |
| Mouthpiece | Selmer Premium Hard Rubber |
| Case | Premium Ballistic Nylon Backpack Style |
| SKU | SAS511C |
| UPC | 648023300389 |
Experience This Distinctive Alto Today
Visit Piano Gallery in Idaho Falls to experience the exceptional tonal complexity, distinctive copper finish beauty, and professional craftsmanship of the Selmer SAS511C Alto Saxophone. Our knowledgeable saxophone specialists can demonstrate how this unique copper finish instrument delivers the legendary Selmer sound with enhanced warmth and visual appeal that makes it one of the most distinctive and top-performing intermediate alto saxophones available.
