ACCESSORIES • CLARINETS • SAXOPHONES
HENRI SELMER PARIS HISTORY For over 130 years the Henri Selmer Paris Company has been associated with the finest musical instruments and accessories in the world. Played by top professionals in classical, jazz and popular music, Henri Selmer Paris instruments and accessories are designed to give the player superior tone and sound quality, while staying unique to the player’s personality.
Still the most sought after name in woodwinds and accessories, the Henri Selmer Paris Company is the sound choice for every level of player – from the advancing student to the professional.
AC C E SS OR IE S Reeds Mouthpieces Clarinet Saxophone
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C LAR I N E T S Recital Signature Presénce Privilège
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SAXOPHONES Axos Series II Series III Reference 54 Reference 36
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A C C E S S O R I E S In 1885 the Henri Selmer Paris Company began manufacturing reeds and mouthpieces. Henri Selmer, himself a clarinetist, had been dissatisfied with the options available to him and set out to create a better alternative. Since then, Henri Selmer Paris mouthpieces have become the standard. In 2015, Henri Selmer Paris returned to its roots introducing a new line of saxophone reeds. Henri Selmer Paris accessories are the ideal choice for any level player, and offer something for every style of music.
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R E E D S Henri Selmer reeds are made from wild cane from the south of France. Richer in fiber it offers greater durability and lifespan. Henri Selmer reeds are available for soprano, alto and tenor saxophones in strengths 2 to 4. Henri Selmer reeds are sold in a reed case made of recyclable plastic.
“The new Henri Selmer saxophone reeds have the multidimensional qualities for musical story telling in the 21st century and beyond.” — Wayne Shorter
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M O U T H P I E C E S Henri Selmer Paris knows that the key to an excellent sound starts with the mouthpiece. From our beginnings, we have strived to make the best clarinet and saxophone mouthpieces that a player could find. Mouthpieces crafted to his or her style that help deliver the best sound and performance every time. With a variety of products and sizes available, Henri Selmer Paris has the mouthpiece that is just right for you.
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Henri Selmer, himself a clarinetist, started Henri Selmer Paris making reeds and clarinet mouthpieces, striving to provide clarinetists with a superior product to help their sound. That same commitment is made today with our clarinet mouthpieces - delivering a superior product to help every player achieve his or her perfect sound. Henri Selmer Paris clarinet mouthpieces are ideal for schools, advancing players and professionals.
With a larger opening, the Concept offers a larger sound across all the registers of the instrument, providing greater projection. The Concept has a tip opening of 1.10 mm and a table length of 23 mm.
With a throat designed to give greater focus to the airflow, the Focus provides a warm, rich sound. The Focus offers a small opening for improved control and provides flexibility across the range of the clarinet. The Focus has a tip opening of 1.05 mm and a table length of 23 mm.
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Henri Selmer Paris bass clarinet mouthpieces are designed to deliver a warm, rich sound. These mouthpieces are ideal for schools as well as professional players.
With a large tip opening, the Concept bass clarinet mouthpiece from Henri Selmer Paris offers great projection across all registers, along with exceptional power. The Concept has a tip opening of 2.15 mm and a table length of 32 mm.
The Focus bass clarinet mouthpiece from Henri Selmer Paris has an opening designed to allow ease of playability as well as a centered and flexible tone. The Focus has a tip opening of 1.90 mm and a table length of 32 mm. 08
S A X O P H O N E Henri Selmer Paris saxophone mouthpieces are the industry standard, with the S-80 C* being the number one selling saxophone mouthpiece in the world. With a wide variety of bore shapes, tonal qualities and sizes, there is a Henri Selmer Paris mouthpiece
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PROL OGUE The Prologue, from the Seles brand of Henri Selmer Paris, offers the exceptional sound quality of a Henri Selmer Paris mouthpiece, but made from plastic. Designed with the beginning player in mind, the Prologue gets the student playing right with an exceptional mouthpiece that is durable.
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Available for alto saxophone only and in just one size.
S- 8 0 With its unique square chamber design, incredibly rich tone, wide sound, and wide variety of sizes available, the S-80 has been the standard in saxophone mouthpieces for decades. The S-80 is an ideal choice for educational playing, classical playing and anyone seeking a warm, full sound. • Available for sopranino, soprano, alto, tenor, baritone and bass saxophones. • Sizes, depending on instrument, from C to G.
S O L OI S T Soloist mouthpieces feature a unique “horseshoe” design in the chamber, providing a sound like no other mouthpiece. The Soloist mouthpieces feature a bead design around the throat and offer a focused, warm sound. Soloist is a mouthpiece that works well for classical, jazz and popular music.
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Available for alto and tenor saxophones. Sizes, depending on instrument, from C* to H.
S-9 0 The S90 mouthpieces have a square chamber design, and are manufactured for a focused sound. Their depth and warmth, combined with precise sound field, make the S-90 an ideal choice for educational playing and classical work.
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Available for soprano, alto, tenor and baritone saxophones. Sizes, depending on instrument, from 170 to 200.
SUPER SESSION Designed for jazz and popular music, the Super Session mouthpieces provide a very open sound. Designed with a round chamber and a shorter facing than other Henri Selmer Paris mouthpieces, the Super Session are ideal for those wanting a bigger sound.
• Available for soprano saxophone only in sizes from E to H.
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SD 2 0 A round chamber design, the SD20 mouthpieces are designed to offer the perfect balance of flexibility, power and control. SD20 mouthpieces are optimized for ensemble and classical playing.
• Available for alto and tenor saxophones with just one size.
SPIRIT The Spirit alto saxophone mouthpiece was designed with jazz in mind. The round chamber and shorter facing, along with generous tip opening, give the Spirit great flexibility, power and control. The Spirit is ideal for the player looking for a mouthpiece for jazz and popular music.
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• Available for alto saxophone only with two sizes, 1.84 and 2.10 tip openings.
Metal C O N C E P T Beautifully designed, the Concept mouthpieces provide ease of playability, a rich tone and great consistency. Concept mouthpieces are designed with the demands of classical playing in mind.
• Available for soprano and alto saxophones in one size only.
M ETAL Metal mouthpieces offer a unique tonal character, bringing out more overtones and having greater projection than a standard hard rubber mouthpiece. Selmer Paris offers metal mouthpieces designed for jazz and popular music, with a round chamber, as well as for classical, featuring a horseshoe design.
• Classical metal is available for soprano, alto and tenor saxophones in one size each (E for soprano, C* for alto and C** for tenor). • Jazz metal is available for alto saxophone only in an E opening.
“ The Concept mouthpiece is a vital tool in the relationship between a musician and his sound. Thanks to the Concept, an infinite number of musical possibilities are now open.” — Vincent David
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C L A R I N E T S In 1898, Henri Selmer, along with one other employee, began making the first musical instruments bearing the Henri Selmer Paris name: clarinets. Henri, being a clarinetist, was determined to make an exceptional instrument. His brother, Alexandre, was also a fine clarinetist and in this same year he began playing with the Boston Symphony.
Henri Selmer Paris clarinets offer exceptional sound, intonation and ergonomics. The breadth of the line of Bb and A clarinets, along with an exceptional offering of harmony instruments, means there is a Henri Selmer Paris clarinet that is right for you.
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Eb R E C I TAL The Recital Eb clarinet, with its thick wall and narrow bore, offers an exceptionally rich sound. Made from Grenadilla wood, the Recital Eb has a .532� bore, silver-plated keys, an adjustable thumb rest and a left-hand Eb key. The Eb Recital comes with two barrels.
RE CITA L Bb AND A With their thick walls and narrow bores, the deep, rich tones of the Recital clarinets have been a favorite since their introduction in 1984. Featuring a .567� bore, the Recitals are made from Grenadilla wood and come with the left-hand Eb key. Recitals ship with two barrels. With its rich, dark tone the Recital is an exceptional instrument for section playing, educational use and concert settings, but can also work well for solo work.
“ This clarinet immediately struck me as having an incredibly even sound, a warmth of tone, beautiful intonation, and it is something that I think is going to help me give a sound to the voice of music that I have in my ear. Which is something I think ultimately we’re all looking for.” — Michael Rusinek
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SI GN AT U R E Bb A ND A The Signature Bb and A clarinets feature a medium bore, making them ideal for both section work and solo playing. Released in 1998, the Signature has been a favorite of many professional players since due to its warm sound and exceptional intonation. Signatures are made from Grenadilla wood, feature a .571” bore opening and have the left-hand Eb key. Signatures come with two barrels.
PRÉSENCE Bb AN D A Launched under the Seles brand from Henri Selmer Paris, the Présence Bb and A clarinets were completely designed with the player in mind. The keywork is positioned for optimal comfort and mechanical precision. Extensive work on position and size of tone holes give the Présence exceptional intonation. The Présence also comes with long-lasting Valentino synthetic pads. The Présence is available with nickel or sterling-silver keys, and with or without the left-hand Eb key. The Présence comes with one 66.5 mm barrel. Présence clarinets are ideal for educational playing, concert settings and solo work.
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P R I V I LÈ G E Bb A N D A First launched in 2008, and then completely updated in 2014, the Privilège Bb and A clarinets feature the largest bore of any of the Henri Selmer Paris clarinets, making them ideal for solo work. The improved keywork and tone hole placement give the Privilège exceptional intonation and response across the range. The cosmetic improvements, including black chrome rings, give the Privilège a unique look that showcases the beauty of this instrument. Made from Grenadilla wood the Privilège clarinets have a .575” bore, left-hand Eb key and come with two barrels. Signatures are ideal for solo work as well as orchestral and section playing.
“The Selmer Privilège is an absolutely amazing instrument with wonderful intonation, tremendous projection and a gorgeous clarity of sound. But most important for me with the Privilège is a very special and unique resonance that I never experienced with any other clarinet. The Privilège is an instrument that allows me to get closer to the sound of the human voice than ever before.”
— David Krakauer
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S A X O P H O N E S It was December 31, 1921 when the first Henri Selmer Paris saxophone was created – a “Series 1922” alto. In 1922, Henri Selmer Paris employed 50 artisans who made 30 saxophones per month. In 1929, the Henri Selmer Paris Company purchased the Adolphe Sax workshops, making Henri Selmer Paris the sole legatee of the saxophone concept. Ever since, Henri Selmer Paris has been at the leading edge of design, sound, and moving the saxophone into the mainstream of musical instruments. From the Balanced Action in 1936, to the Mark VI in 1954, to the Super Action 80 Series II in 1986, the Series III in the 1990s and the Reference line in the early 2000s, Henri Selmer Paris saxophones have always been the ones that students and professionals long to play due to their exceptional sound quality and excellent ergonomics.
Whether you are a student aspiring to be one of the great artists who have played Henri Selmer Paris saxophones over the years or a professional making his or her own name, Henri Selmer Paris has a saxophone that is right for you. 22
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A X O S Launched under the Seles brand from Henri Selmer Paris, the Axos saxophone provides a full sound, and natural feel. Axos features a mini-rib construction – making it light and quick to respond. It has leather pads with metal resonators, and the Axos ships with a S80 C* mouthpiece as well as a lightweight backpack case. The Axos is ideal for the advancing student and ensemble work, as well as for jazz, popular and classical repertoire.
“ Axos has totally won me over! It is easy to play in the low register and has an especially full and round sound in the middle register. All this while keeping SELMER’s trademark: richness, sound and projection.” — Claude Delangle
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S E R I E S I I Released in 1986, the Henri Selmer Paris Series II saxophones are still the most popular saxophones in the Henri Selmer Paris lineup. With the full rib design giving these horns a full, rich tone, the Series II is an ideal saxophone for the student, professional, and works with any genre. All Series II saxophones include a high F# key, the baritone extends down to low A. All the pads are leather and resonators are metal. All come with a lightweight backpack case – except the baritone which comes with a wheeled flight case – and a S80 C* Mouthpiece.
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Finishes for Series II, depending on the instrument, include gold lacquer, silver plate, black lacquer, matte and gold plate.
Henri Selmer Paris Series II saxophones are available in sopranino, one-piece soprano, alto, tenor, baritone and bass.
“I play Henri Selmer Paris saxophones because they are the best in the world. I travel a lot, and I know that my Series II Henri Selmer Paris saxophone will handle it because it is durable, consistent and the craftsmanship is impeccable.” — Jessy J 26
SE R I E S I I I The 1980s and 1990s saw a dramatic shift in the repertoire for saxophone. More Universities had saxophone as a major instrument, and the compositions grew increasingly demanding and difficult. The Series III was designed to help keep up with the demanding material. Offering a mini-rib construction the Series III responds very quickly. The C# vent key keeps high C# in tune so alternate fingerings are not needed to allow quick passages. A higher copper content in the brass keeps the Series III sounding warm while still being a lighter weight instrument. The Series III is an ideal saxophone for advancing student, professional player and works exceptionally well for demanding repertoire. All Series III saxophones include a high F# key, the soprano extends up to high G and the baritone down to low A. All the pads are leather and resonators are metal. All come with a lightweight backpack case – except the baritone which comes with a wheeled flight case – and a S80 C* mouthpiece.
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Finishes for Series III, depending on the instrument, include gold lacquer, silver plate, black lacquer, matte, silver plate, and gold plate.
Henri Selmer Paris Series III saxophones are available in two-piece soprano, alto, tenor, and baritone.
‘‘I have always found the Selmer Paris saxophones to have the perfect balance of warmth of sound and an intense projection needed for any occasion. Since it’s inception, the Series III line has taken those qualities to the greatest heights, and I always know I can rely on the Series III to have that richness and complexity of sound I desire.’’ — Tim McAllister 28
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R E F E R E N C E 54 In the early 2000s the Henri Selmer Paris Company answered the call to manufacture horns with the sound qualities of the vintage models, but with updated ergonomics and the improved intonation and consistency of today’s models. The Reference 54 hearkens back to the Mark VI, with its longer bow and bell providing a deep sound and the high copper content in the brass making this horn sound very warm. Both the dark gold lacquer and the matte finish provide a vintage look, but the ergonomics are all modern with a great feel and excellent intonation. The Reference 54 models come with a high F# key, leather pads with metal resonators and a flight case. The mouthpiece is a S80 C*. With its warm tone, the Reference 54 makes a great horn for jazz and popular music, but it is also an excellent choice for the advancing student, ensemble play and classical work.
Finishes for the Reference 54 include dark gold and matte.
“The Reference saxophone, in my mind, is the culmination of everything that came before it. Darker and huskier than the Mark VI and more even throughout with flawless intonation. It is the best saxophone on the planet!!” Henri Selmer Paris Reference 54 saxophones are available in alto and tenor.
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R E F E R E N C E 36 The Reference 36 pays homage to the Balanced Action, with its longer bow and bell providing a deep sound and the high copper content in the brass making this horn sound very warm. The Reference 36 – only available in tenor – has a large sound that is ideal for jazz and popular music. Both the dark gold lacquer and the matte finish provide a vintage look, but the ergonomics are all modern with a great feel and excellent intonation. The Reference 36 models come with a high F# key, leather pads with metal resonators and a flight case. The mouthpiece is a S80 C*.
Finishes for the Reference include dark gold and matte.
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