Selmer Paris Signature Tenor Sax
Evolution of the Traditional Selmer Sound

The natural evolution of the traditional Selmer sound has arrived with the Selmer Signature Tenor Sax! In 2021, after 100 years as the leading saxophone maker, Selmer Paris re-defined the professional saxophone with the Selmer Supreme alto sax and continued with the Supreme tenor’s release in April 2023. The Supreme brought the Selmer sound in to a new generation of players offering a more balanced and open sound while maintaining the Selmer essence. The Supreme also brought in better intonation and even playability previously believed to only be found in Japanese horns. The Supreme was well received by most players but some still preferred the more focused sound and playing feel of the more “traditional” Selmer horns like the Series III. So in 2023, Selmer Paris is bringing a merger of the two concepts together in the Selmer Paris Signature Series Saxophones! The modern evolution of the Super 80 Series III horns is found in the new Signature Tenor Sax!

Evolution of the Series III
The Selmer Signature Tenor Sax is a reinvention of the Series III model, which has been a favorite of numerous saxophonists for its acoustic qualities and its ergonomic comfort since its launch in 1995. With an increase in the diameter of the neck receiver, this new model offers rare precision and a full sound. Strongly inspired by the Series III, its ergonomics is suitable for all musicians, regardless of their ability level and musical genre. Equipped with a new neck receiver system with three-point tightening developed for the Supreme model, the Signature tenor ensures perfect homogeneity of sound.

Dave Kessler’s thoughts on the Signature…
Everyone has an opinion, so here’s mine… the Series III was a solid horn with quick response and performance. However, many tended to find the Series III to be a bit too bright and tight the higher up you go on the horn. The Signature Series Tenor Sax has the quick response of the Series III for sure, but it has a significantly richer tonal core than any Series III did. This is all due to the neck! The new Signature Neck and the larger neck tenon diameter/bore has turned the design into a rich, thick tone that is also super responsive.

We are also finding that many players who have the Supreme tenor also find the Signature Neck to be a great add-on to their Supreme as it adds that same richer tone to the Supreme. While the Supreme is overall the “easier” horn to play, I would argue the Signature to be the better overall Selmer for players who prefer the traditional Selmer sound and core.

Art-Deco Engraving
A saxophone that is at once traditional and a beacon of modernity, the tenor Signature is embellished with original engraving in the Art Deco style, paying homage to the age-old techniques handed down through generations of artisans at the SELMER factory in Mantes-la-Ville since 1919.This unique place emanates power and magic; craftsmanship is omnipresent and fundamental, and human hands create the sound.

Embellished with original engraving in the Art Deco style, paying homage to the age-old techniques handed down through generations of artisans at the SELMER factory in Mantes-la-Ville since 1919, the Signature alto is both a traditional saxophone and a beacon of modernity.

Multiple Financing Options Available!

We have a myriad of different financing options available for your new instrument! From affordable monthly payments over a longer period of time to other options that can include 0% Interest or Deferred Interest options, we can help find a way to make the instrument of your dreams become the instrument of your reality! Give us a call!

United Midwest Savings Bank

UMWSB offers flexible, long term financing with term lengths of up to 60 months at an affordable 12.99% APR. Better yet, their financing has No Pre-Payment Penalty so you can pay off your balance at anytime and only pay for the interest for the length of time you had the loan! Minimum of $850 required for UMWSB Financing
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Synchrony

Synchrony Financial is one of the national leaders in consumer financing. With deferred interest options (Interest if waived if paid off in promotional term) and sometimes, they offer manufacturer partnered promotions to offer you an even better term length. Minimum of $299 required for Synchrony Financing
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