{"product_id":"selmer-sas511-alto-saxophone-lacquer","title":"Selmer SAS511 Alto Saxophone","description":"\u003c!-- more --\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDesigned for Superior Tone Worthy of the Selmer Name - The Selmer SAS511 Step-Up Alto Saxophone - Lacquer\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Selmer SAS511 series of intermediate alto saxophones are one of the top-performing saxophones in the world, available at a great price point, and designed after the professional line of Selmer Paris saxophones. The SAS511 series have incredible tonal complexity. This, combined with a hand-adjusted neck, Pisoni Pro pads, and a one-piece, hand-hammered bell create a tone that is not only the best in its class but a sound that outperforms many of its competitors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe saxophone is ornamented with newly designed hand engraving based on the iconic Selmer Paris Mark VI American artwork from Elkhart, Indiana. To protect this instrument when not in use it comes with a premium ballistic nylon case featuring comfortable backpack straps, a spacious accessories compartment, durable handles, and an outer pocket to store sheet music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeautiful, complex, and projecting tone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfessionally adjusted for light and fast key action\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy response\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModern ergonomics and sturdy key work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElegant Mark VI style hand engraving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeveral upgrades went into the development of this new intermediate alto saxophone, including a proprietary 3-phase tone hole leveling process which guarantees precisely level tone holes for long-lasting pad seating and stability. The blue steel needle springs create a light and fast key action for which Selmer is known, an adjustable thumb rest, and superior ergonomics provide everything needed for fast and demanding technical passages. Additionally, every Selmer saxophone is professionally set up, play-tested, and optimally adjusted at the Conn-Selmer Woodwind Center located in Elkhart, Indiana.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey: Eb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLevel: Step-Up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Lacquer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuxiliary Keys: Front F, High F#\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody: Fully Ribbed Construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBell Type: 1-piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBell Decoration: Elegant Hand Engraving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSprings: Blue Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePads: Pisoni Pro, Metal Resonators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTone Holes: 3-phase Leveling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMouthpiece: Selmer R402\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThumb Rest: Adjustable, Metal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase\/Gig Bag: Backpack-style Softshell Case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\n\nManufacturer: Selmer\u003cbr\u003eModel: SAS511\u003cbr\u003eSKU: I738164-N-1-WHXD\u003cbr\u003eUPC: 648023300396\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWe are Chuck Levin's Washington Music Center\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSince 1958, Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center has been the trusted destination for musicians and audio professionals across Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. Family-owned and operated, our legendary music store delivers Everything in Music®—from instruments and recording gear to pro audio, rentals, and repair services.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur team of musicians and industry experts lives and breathes gear, helping you build the perfect setup for your next performance, studio session, or installation. As an authorized dealer for top brands, we also offer our award-winning CHUCKSCLUSIVE line—exclusive, limited-edition instruments and collaborations recognized with the NAMM Top 100 Dealer Innovation Award for redefining what a music retail experience can be.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChuck Levin’s isn’t just a store—it’s a community built by players, engineers, and creators who share a lifelong passion for sound. 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