The Selmer Axos tenor saxophone is a professional-grade instrument, designed and manufactured with the same level of demand and expertise as its predecessors in the Mantes-la-Ville workshops in France. It is an entry-level professional model that offers qualities of great flexibility, accuracy, and projection similar to other Henri Selmer Paris saxophones.
One of the main advantages of the Selmer Axos tenor saxophone is its ease of play, making it an ideal instrument for musicians of all levels. This ease is amplified by the simplified mouthpiece neck and its specific padding, allowing the hands to rest naturally and comfortably on the instrument's soft and comfortable keywork.
The Selmer Axos tenor saxophone is equipped with a neck, body, and keywork made in France, as well as assembly and finishing in China. It has a Bb tone and a Bb low/F# high range. The leather pads with metal resonators and synthetic thumb rests offer great durability and optimal sound quality.
The lightened mouthpiece and the exclusive Axos S neck key enhance the instrument's sound quality and offer great ease of play. Moreover, the new exclusive Axos engraving and the new exclusive Axos gold lacquer give the instrument an elegant and refined aesthetic.
The Selmer Axos tenor saxophone comes with a Tenor S80 C* mouthpiece and an Axos case to protect it during your travels. It offers quite an interesting build quality, with the Selmer sound soul present in this model.
However, it is important to consider the aging of the instrument and to monitor the neck screw, which seems a bit light in solidity. For now, the alto big brother of the Selmer Axos has no overall negative feedback, but it is essential to remain vigilant.
In conclusion, the Selmer Axos tenor saxophone is a professional-grade instrument at an affordable price, offering sound qualities and ease of play ideal for advanced and beginner musicians looking for a high-level tenor saxophone. Its elegant aesthetics and build quality make it a wise choice for the most demanding musicians.