Selmer Paris Series II Model 52 Jubilee Edition Alto Saxophone 52JBL - Black Lacquer

The Jubilee Edition saxophones replace the standard Super Action 80 Series II and Super Action 80 series III saxophones. Jubilee Series instruments are more aesthetically elegant and offer redesigned features that are lighter and more responsive. The Series II Model 52 Jubilee Edition Alto Saxophone is an update of the most popular Selmer Paris saxophone ever. There is a reason the Series II has been THE standard in professional saxophones for a generatioThe Super Action 80 Series saxophones have been the professional choice for a generation and continue to be the most popular professional saxophone in the world. The reasons are clear: they all possess a flexible but centered tone that is natural in almost any playing situation. Yellow brass body tubes and keys resonate across the entire timbre spectrum: full-ribbed construction enhances their durability. The Series' superior intonation characteristics make these saxophone a natural choice for any professional or those who aspire to be.125 years of experience have enabled Selmer Paris to create the acoustic and aesthetic alchemy of the saxophone and become the main architect of its evolution. With the jubilee celebration saxophones, Selmer lays the foundation for a new visual identity of the instrument, while keeping intact its sound conception and the creativity of its ergonomics.In keeping with the French jeweler's tradition, the new engraving is thinner thanks to an new outline technique, comes to decorate the bell and the bow, doubled on the bell-to-bow ring by the original signature of the Founder, Henri Selmer. A new lacquer optimizes the quality of the play of light through shades of "gold" tone in the instrument's reflection.The neck key is redesigned through a lighter mechanism and subtly thinner outlines, thus becoming more elegant. In order to fulfill this new visual balance, the geometry of the "S" neck is imperceptibly modernized on a deep blue background even more recognizable.Includes a S80C mouthpiece.

• Model: Jubilee Series II 52 Alto Saxophone
  Acoustics: Series II body style-full sound
  Necks: Series II bore
  Construction: full ribs
  Body material: yellow brass
  Mouthpiece: S80C
  Table opening/length): 1:60 mm/22mm (0.086"/0.062")
  Mechanism: compact key positioning - closer to the body anddirectly under the hand
  Range: high F# key
  Front F key: spatula
  Left-hand thumb rest: plastic
  Right-hand thumb rest: plastic adjustable
  Adjusting screws: high F, G# key, F#/G# lug, F#/G#, adjusting bar,low C#, low B, side C, side Bb
  Pivot screws: tapered
  Needle springs: blued steel
  Pads: treated leather with metal resonators
  Finish options: Honey gold Lacquer (52JU), Matte Lacquer (52JM), Black Lacquer (52JBL), Silver-Plated (52JS), Gold-Plated (52JGP)
  
  

• The S80C mouthpiece offers dynamic aesthetics and an optimized acoustic resonance
• Gold tone lacquer offers more warmth and presence
• A new style of outline engraving highlights a thinner, more elegant and elaborate design from the bell to the bow, with Henri Selmer's signature on the connecting ring.
• A redesigned octave neck key has a lighter mechanism and subtly thinner outlines
• The bow-to-bow ring displays the original signature of Henri Selmer
• 100% French manufactured
• The included accessory kit features the latest Selmer Paris top-of-the-range accessory line including strap, swab, cloth, and cork grease