{"product_id":"selmer-paris-axos-alto-saxophone","title":"Selmer Paris Axos Alto Saxophone","description":"\u003cdiv data-test-render-count=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mb-1 mt-6 group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col items-end gap-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex justify-start opacity-0 group-hover:opacity-100 group-focus-within:opacity-100 transition\" role=\"group\" aria-label=\"Message actions\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-text-300\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-test-render-count=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"contents\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-is-streaming=\"false\" class=\"group relative relative pb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"font-claude-response relative leading-[1.65rem] [\u0026amp;_pre\u0026gt;div]:bg-bg-000\/50 [\u0026amp;_pre\u0026gt;div]:border-0.5 [\u0026amp;_pre\u0026gt;div]:border-border-400 [\u0026amp;_.ignore-pre-bg\u0026gt;div]:bg-transparent [\u0026amp;_.standard-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pl-2 [\u0026amp;_.standard-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,ul,ol,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pr-8 [\u0026amp;_.progressive-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pl-2 [\u0026amp;_.progressive-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,ul,ol,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pr-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3 standard-markdown\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSelmer Paris Axos Alto Saxophone (Model 52)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe Selmer Paris Axos is the answer to a question every serious saxophonist eventually asks: \u003cem\u003ewhat if I could get the legendary Selmer sound without the legendary Selmer price?\u003c\/em\u003e Since its release in 2015, the Axos has become the go-to instrument for musicians who want a professional saxophone at a more accessible price point — embraced by students, amateurs, and professionals alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrench Craftsmanship, Through and Through\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe Axos is built in the Henri Selmer Paris factory in Mantes-la-Ville, France — the same facility that has produced every Selmer Paris saxophone since 1922. The bore, the most acoustically critical part of the instrument, is treated with the same rigor as Selmer's top professional models, ensuring the Henri Selmer Paris sound identity carries through — a delicate balance between rich harmonics and roundness of tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Selmer Sound, Accessible\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe Axos draws on the acoustic design of the Series II and Series III horns, resulting in a rich and highly responsive instrument. It plays effortlessly in the low register and projects a round fullness in the midrange, while retaining Selmer's signature tonal richness and projection across the entire range, including the altissimo register.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eErgonomics and Reliability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe Axos features specially adapted keywork designed for better ergonomics and mechanical reliability, making it one of the most comfortable saxophones Henri Selmer Paris has produced at this price tier. Leather pads with acoustically optimized metal resonators, a high F# key, and a Bb rocker arm round out the feature set, delivering a professional playing experience from the first note.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe Axos ships with the renowned Selmer S80 C* mouthpiece, Axos case, ligature, cap and care kit so you're ready to play straight out of the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eWhether you're advancing beyond a student horn or looking for a workhorse alto that doesn't compromise on tone, the Axos delivers. Players stepping up from intermediate instruments will immediately notice the depth of tone that define the French Selmer character — at a fraction of what a Series II or III commands. For anyone serious about their sound, the Axos is a compelling entry point into the world of professional saxophone playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Selmer Paris","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48839302152434,"sku":"52AXOS","price":4199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/1941\/4002\/files\/Selmer-Axos_Alto2.jpg?v=1778673202","url":"https:\/\/www.nyc-woodwinds.com\/products\/selmer-paris-axos-alto-saxophone","provider":"New York City Woodwinds, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}