Selmer SE-B2L Baritone Sax
Baritone Saxophone
- E-flat tuning
- Gold lacquer finish
- Hand-engraved detailing
- High F# key
- Low A key
- Leather pads with metal resonators
- Includes case and mouthpiece
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Available since August 2002
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Item number 146779
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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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Low A Key Yes
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High Fis Key Yes
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Moutpiece Yes
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Wiper No
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Strap Yes
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Incl. Peg No
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Case With Wheels No
Quite simply a classic sax
The warm, rounded sound of Selmer's Super Action (SA) series has inspired and influenced generations of saxophonists. Since its introduction, these instruments have combined outstanding tone, the unmistakable and clearly recognisable "Selmer sound", genuine playing advantages, and high manufacturing standards. As a result, SA series baritone saxophones have become not only arguably the world's most widely played baritones, but also a benchmark for instrument makers everywhere. Even the earliest models in the series were already regarded as milestones in the history of saxophone design, and yet Selmer has continued to refine the concept, with the SE-B2L exhibiting numerous details that align with the evolving expectations and preferences of today's players. The focus has been on improving the mechanism, response, and overall tonal character – inasmuch as improvements are possible for such a classic sax.
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Responsive and articulate
For all these improvements, the Selmer SA80/II baritone sax remains firmly defined by its traditional qualities. The SE-B2L has a brass body, which alongside the keys is also finished in gold lacquer. The hand-engraved details are another fine touch. This E-flat baritone sax is fitted with leather pads and metal resonators, which underline its characteristically American sound. A high F-sharp key and an adjustable thumbrest contribute to its comfortable playability, as expected, with a low A-key expanding the range. Compared with the previous version, revisions have been made to the tone holes and the pads in particular. Musicians who've played this model note that these changes have made it even more responsive and articulate – across all registers, and from the softest pianissimo to powerful fortissimo passages.
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Precise projection
As an updated successor to a model that has long been firmly established worldwide, the Selmer Super Action baritone sax is aimed squarely at advanced players – right up to virtuoso professionals. One of its defining strengths is that it is not confined to any single genre, and has no desire to be. Instead, it lends itself just as readily to Classical music as it does to Jazz, Pop, Soul, Rock, and other musical styles, whether it's used in orchestral settings, section work, or as a solo instrument. This is due in no small part to its open tonal character, which is rich with overtones while still offering very focused, reliable projection. The wide dynamic range, delivered in the timbre so characteristic of Selmer, is made immediately accessible by the finely crafted mechanism and a level of precision that's exceptional for such an open tonal character.
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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.
Contemporary comforts: High F-sharp and low A keys
The high F‑sharp key is now generally regarded as standard equipment on quality saxophones; it is not always found on older instruments. Its primary purpose is to make it easier to reach the high F‑sharp, as an alternative to the standard fingering, while also simplifying the fingering for higher notees in general. Engaging the high F‑sharp key is thus often referred to as using an auxiliary fingering. In addition, the key is a great help when playing trills and fast chromatic runs, as it allows for smoother hand movement. The low A key, similarly, expands the instrument's range in the lower registers, adding a half-tone, which makes it easy to play deeper melodies or bass lines. Taken together, this makes the Selmer SE-B2L, which has both keys, even more musically flexible.
