Selmer SSS511 Soprano Saxophone - Gold Lacquer Professional | Piano Gallery, Idaho Falls
Introduction
The Selmer SSS511 Soprano Saxophone represents one of the top-performing intermediate soprano saxophones in the world, designed after Selmer Paris professional models and offering exceptional value at an accessible price point. This outstanding one-piece soprano saxophone features precise intonation, incredible tonal complexity, and professional-level construction that provides the perfect balance between ease of response and sophisticated sound characteristics. Built with premium yellow brass in post-to-rib-to-body construction and featuring a hand-hammered bell, the SSS511 delivers the mature, complex tone that defines the legendary Selmer sound while maintaining the playability that intermediate musicians need.
Product Overview
Constructed with premium yellow brass throughout in a sophisticated one-piece design, the SSS511 integrates a precisely crafted neck with a hand-hammered bell to create best-in-class tonal characteristics. The post-to-rib-to-body construction creates exceptional resonance and structural integrity while providing a strong foundation for the key mechanism that maintains optimal adjustment throughout years of playing.
The instrument's mature, complex tone is enhanced by the combination of premium Pisoni Pro pads with traditional Selmer metal resonators, creating superior sealing and response characteristics. Power-forged keywork ensures consistent and reliable pad seating, while blued steel needle springs carefully adjusted to strict professional tolerances provide the light, fast key action for which Selmer is renowned worldwide.
Every SSS511 undergoes professional setup, play-testing, and adjustment at the Conn-Selmer Center for Woodwind Excellence in Elkhart, Indiana, ensuring each saxophone is received in optimal condition and ready for a lifetime of musical performance. The proprietary 3-phase tone hole leveling process creates extremely level tone holes that ensure long-lasting pad seating and stability.
Ideal For
- Intermediate saxophonists ready to experience professional-level soprano saxophone sound and construction
- Jazz ensemble and classical performers seeking the distinctive voice and projection of soprano saxophone
- Advanced students preparing for conservatory auditions and professional music careers
- Professional musicians requiring reliable soprano saxophones with authentic Selmer tonal characteristics
- Multi-instrumentalists adding soprano saxophone to their performance capabilities
Key Features
Premium One-Piece Construction
Sophisticated one-piece design with precisely crafted neck integration and hand-hammered bell creates exceptional tonal complexity and resonance while providing the structural integrity needed for professional performance.
Professional Post-to-Rib-to-Body Design
Advanced construction method using premium yellow brass provides superior resonance, structural strength, and optimal key mechanism foundation that maintains precise adjustment throughout years of use.
Selmer Professional Setup Process
Every instrument is professionally play-tested and adjusted at the Conn-Selmer Center for Woodwind Excellence, ensuring optimal performance and the legendary Selmer quality standards.
Advanced Pad and Resonator System
Premium Pisoni Pro pads with traditional Selmer metal resonators provide superior sealing, response, and tonal complexity while ensuring long-lasting performance and stability.
Power-Forged Keywork with Professional Action
Power-forged keys with blued steel needle springs adjusted to strict professional tolerances deliver the light, fast key action that supports demanding technical passages and sophisticated musical expression.
What's Included
- Selmer SSS511 Soprano Saxophone in Bb
- Selmer Premium Hard Rubber Mouthpiece
- Premium ballistic nylon case with backpack straps
- Spacious accessories compartment and sheet music pocket
- Manufacturer warranty
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | SSS511 Intermediate Professional |
| Key | Bb |
| Construction | One-Piece Design |
| Body Material | Premium Yellow Brass |
| Construction Method | Post-to-Rib-to-Body |
| Bell Type | Hand-Hammered |
| Finish | Gold Lacquer |
| Bell Decoration | Hand Engraved |
| Auxiliary Keys | Front F, High F#, High G |
| Keywork | Power-Forged |
| Key Action | Rocking Table Mechanism |
| Springs | Blued 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 with Backpack Straps |
| SKU | SSS511 |
| UPC | 648023300365 |
Experience This Professional Soprano Today
Visit Piano Gallery in Idaho Falls to experience the exceptional tonal complexity, precise intonation, and professional craftsmanship of the Selmer SSS511 Soprano Saxophone. Our knowledgeable saxophone specialists can demonstrate how this outstanding intermediate instrument delivers the legendary Selmer sound characteristics and professional features that make it one of the top-performing soprano saxophones in the world.
