This is the professional grade instrument targeted at the experienced pro who can’t afford to compromise on tonal and sound quality. This time we’re reviewing its Selmer SAS280 – a highly versatile instrument that will fit well into any music genre at all. Next, we venture into Selmer’s professional saxophone lineup, that is, the La Voix II series. A little too heavy for young beginners to practice with.Ģ Selmer SAS280 La Voix II Alto Saxophone.Sure it is pricey but it sure is worth it. With little effort, you’ll be producing beautiful sound.Īs for tone, this comes beautifully and rich. These make the saxophone more comfortable to play, thereby making playing this so efficient. The sax comes with the high F sharp key which is something you find mostly on advanced level instruments.Īnd then there’s the adjustable thumb rest and pinky cluster linkage too.
Like we mentioned earlier, there are many advanced features on the Selmer AS-500 that makes the saxophone different than other student saxophones. So, if you have a little kid looking to learn the sax, this might not be the one for them yet. That said, this is a pretty heavy saxophone especially for a really young learner. The sound quality of the AS-500 easily competes with some intermediate models from other brands. Plus, it’s something you can keep using even as an entry-level intermediate instrument. We can assure you that will last a long time of use. So, the hyped price is somewhat justified. The brand’s beginner saxophones stand out from the pack with many advanced features. But then again, if you know Selmer, you’ll come to expect that. Now, this is a pretty pricey instrument, especially since this is targeted at the beginner. And with the clear lacquered finish, this shines in the looks department. As we’ve come to expect from Selmer, the saxophone comes with quality construction. This is one gorgeous instrument, no doubt. We begin this review with a Selmer student saxophone – the AS-500. Shaped flight case, Selmer Paris Super Session mouthpiece, cap and ligature, and care products