Selmer Paris S402C1 S80 Series C* Alto Saxophone Mouthpiece - Gold Standard | Piano Gallery, Idaho Falls

The Selmer Paris S80 C* alto saxophone mouthpiece represents the legendary gold standard by which all other saxophone mouthpieces are measured worldwide. This iconic hard rubber mouthpiece delivers the beautiful warm sound and rich tone quality that has made it the preferred choice of professional musicians and educators globally, featuring a perfectly balanced 1.55mm tip opening that provides exceptional ease of play and expressive control.

Product Overview

Crafted by Henri Selmer Paris with over a century of saxophone expertise, the S80 C* mouthpiece features premium hard rubber construction with a distinctive square chamber design. This time-tested geometry creates the signature warm, rich tone that has defined professional alto saxophone sound across jazz, classical, and contemporary music genres for decades.

The mouthpiece's precision-engineered 1.55mm tip opening combined with a 24mm table length provides optimal balance between accessibility and professional performance capabilities. This carefully calibrated design allows players at any level to achieve immediate improvement in tone quality while offering the dynamic range and expressive potential that professional performers demand.

Each S80 mouthpiece undergoes meticulous quality control in Selmer's Paris workshops, ensuring consistent specifications and playing characteristics that have earned the trust of musicians worldwide. The result is a mouthpiece that delivers immediate sonic improvement and long-term reliability for serious saxophonists seeking professional-grade equipment.

Ideal For

• Professional alto saxophonists in jazz, classical, and contemporary ensembles who demand the industry gold standard
• Advanced students upgrading to their first professional mouthpiece for college auditions and competitions
• Music educators in Idaho Falls seeking the benchmark mouthpiece that students will encounter in professional settings
• Recording artists who require the warm, rich tone quality that defines professional alto saxophone sound
• Serious players at any level looking to experience the legendary Selmer Paris sound and craftsmanship

Key Features Legendary S80 Design

The iconic square chamber geometry and precision-crafted dimensions that have defined professional alto saxophone tone for generations, making this the benchmark mouthpiece for musicians worldwide.

Premium Hard Rubber Construction

High-quality hard rubber material provides exceptional warmth, rich harmonic content, and the distinctive tonal characteristics that have made Selmer Paris mouthpieces the preferred choice of professionals.

Optimal C Tip Opening*

The perfectly balanced 1.55mm tip opening offers ideal resistance and response for players transitioning to professional equipment while providing the dynamic range required for advanced performance.

Professional Table Length

The precision-engineered 24mm table length ensures optimal reed contact and response, delivering consistent intonation and the ease of play that makes technical passages more manageable.

Henri Selmer Paris Heritage

Represents over 100 years of saxophone innovation and craftsmanship from the company that invented the modern saxophone, ensuring authentic professional tone and reliability.

What's Included

• Selmer Paris S402C1 S80 Series C* Alto Saxophone Mouthpiece
• Selmer Paris manufacturer warranty

Technical Specifications SpecificationDetails Instrument Type Eb Alto Saxophone Material Premium hard rubber Series S80 Series Tip Opening 1.55mm (C*) Table Length 24mm Chamber Design Square chamber Tone Character Warm, rich, professional Target Level Intermediate to professional Model Number S402C1 Manufacturer Henri Selmer Paris Country of Origin France Weight 4.2 oz Experience This Legendary Alto Saxophone Mouthpiece Today

Visit Piano Gallery in Idaho Falls to experience the legendary warm sound and rich tone quality of the Selmer Paris S80 C* mouthpiece that has set the professional standard for generations. Our knowledgeable staff can help you discover why this mouthpiece is recommended by musicians and educators worldwide, ensuring you achieve the professional sound that will transform your saxophone playing.