Selmer SE-S2L Soprano Sax Gold
Soprano Saxophone
- Super Action 80 II Series
- Straight design
- Gold lacquer finish
- With handmade anniversary engraving
- High F# key
- Leather pads with metal resonators
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Available since July 2002
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Item number 146790
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Sales Unit 1 piece(s)
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Finish Body Gold Lacquered
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Finish Keys Gold Lacquered
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Body Brass
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Gravure Yes
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Design Straight
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High G Key No
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Straight S Bow No
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Curved S Bow No
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Fixed S Bow Yes
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Resonator Pad Metal
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Case with Backpack Straps Yes
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Mouthpiece Yes
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Strap Yes
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Wiper (Body) Yes
Reinventing history
The Selmer SE‑S2L Gold SA80 II B‑flat soprano saxophone represents a careful reinvention of the company's "historical" soprano design. Light and versatile, with improved playability, its sound is rich in overtones, with a full‑bodied character and excellent projection. The straight, one‑piece construction produces a direct and well‑centred tone: This design supports a high level of tonal precision, stable intonation, and confident playability. In addition, the mechanism – tried and tested over decades – ensures good handling and long‑term reliability. While early models in the series were already regarded as milestones in the history of saxophone design, the current version has been refined in detail and aligned more closely with the expectations and preferences of today's players.
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Well-controlled dynamics
Despite these refinements, the Selmer SE‑S2L Gold SA80 II remains firmly defined by its traditional qualities. The instrument is made from brass, with the body finished in gold lacquer. The attractive appearance is completed by hand‑engraved detailing. The soprano SE-S2L is fitted with leather pads and metal resonators, which contribute to its characteristically American sound. A high‑F-sharp key, a left‑hand table, and an adjustable thumb rest that can be set to either side help ensure comfortable playability. Compared to the previous version, revisions have been made primarily to the tone holes and the pads.
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Precise projection
With this appealing set of attributes, the Selmer SE‑S2L Gold SA80 II is aimed at demanding musicians, including virtuoso professionals, while also representing an compelling option for ambitious students. Thanks to its excellent projection and rich timbre, Jazz saxophonists in particular are likely to appreciate its qualities. One of the instrument's key strengths, however, is that it is by no means limited to a single genre – and makes no attempt to be. Instead, it lends itself just as readily to Classical music as to Jazz, Pop, Soul, Rock, and other musical styles, whether used in an orchestra, a brass section, or a more unusual ensemble. This versatility is further underlined by the SE-S2L's open tonal character and broad sound spectrum. Musicians will find that the finely crafted mechanism and precision build make the entire dynamic range very accessible.
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About Selmer
Henri Selmer Paris, founded in 1885 by Henri Selmer – a clarinettist and graduate of the Paris Conservatoire – is a legendary French manufacturer of wind instruments. Initially producing clarinet mouthpieces, the company soon expanded to full clarinets and gained global recognition for its craftsmanship and quality. Selmer became particularly renowned for its saxophones, which have been favoured by countless Jazz musicians since the 1920s. Beyond saxophones and clarinets, Selmer also crafts trumpets, trombones, and horns, continually refining its instruments through collaborations with leading musicians and the use of premium materials.
One-piece construction
The term "one‑piece construction" refers here to the SE-S2L's straight design, in which the neck is integrated into the main tube, eliminating the need for a detachable S‑bend. The concept is often said to offer greater robustness – for example when tuning at the mouthpiece – and also reduced weight. Tuning itself is generally considered easier, which is especially relevant given that intonation remains the trickiest aspect of the soprano saxophone, an instrument that is inherently more challenging to control than the alto or tenor. It therefore comes as no surprise that soprano players welcome any improvement in this area. At the same time, modern instrument-makers also tend to assume that a one-piece straight soprano sax will further enhance the strong projection that Jazz saxophonists in particular favour. The Selmer SE‑S2L Gold SA80 II aligns closely with this design philosophy.
