Pre-Owned Selmer Paris Super Action 80 (Series I) Professional Alto Saxophone - Original Neck & Case
For sale is a highly sought-after piece of French saxophone history: a Pre-Owned Selmer Paris Super Action 80 (Series I) Professional Alto Saxophone, serial number 370797 (Circa 1985). Produced for only a few short years in the early 1980s, the "Series I" holds a special place in the Selmer lineage. Designed to bring back the more compact, centered, and complex tonal core of the legendary Mark VI, this saxophone delivers an incredibly rich, dark, and velvety sound that modern horns struggle to replicate.
Complete with its original neck and original case, this is a fantastic opportunity to own a world-class, vintage-era Selmer Paris instrument that is fully stage-ready.
This is the ultimate instrument for the serious collegiate major, dedicated classical saxophonist, or gigging jazz professional. If you find modern saxophones to be too bright or spread, the Super Action 80 Series I is famous for its moderate blowing resistance and profoundly dark, focused core. It allows you to push massive amounts of air without the tone ever becoming harsh or edgy.
- The Return to the Classic Core: After the wider bore of the Mark VII, Selmer redesigned the SA80 to feature a more compact bore and traditional key layout. This resulted in an incredibly colorful, warm sound that blends beautifully in classical ensembles and provides a thick, punchy core for jazz.
- Original Neck: The neck is the acoustic heart of any saxophone. This instrument includes its matching, original Selmer Series I neck, which is crucial for maintaining the horn's legendary intonation and proper blowing resistance.
- Heavy Brass Construction: Vintage Selmers from this era are known for their robust, heavy brass construction, which directly contributes to the instrument's massive acoustic resonance and tactile feedback.
Condition Report & Shop Prep
- Finish (Cosmetics): Honest Player's Condition. The original lacquer looks good but shows expected, honest wear from decades of playing. There are standard surface-level scratches and minor lacquer wear around the contact points, but no major aesthetic issues.
- Body: Structurally Excellent. There is no major damage, detrimental denting, or evidence of past structural trauma.
- Pads & Mechanics: Excellent / Older. The pads on this saxophone are older and show visual signs of age, but they are still in excellent functional condition. They are soft, supple, and sealing beautifully. Our expert in-house technicians have fully inspected and precision-regulated this horn to ensure it plays effortlessly from top to bottom right out of the case.
- Accessories: Includes the highly desirable original Selmer hard case and original neck.
Specifications
- Brand: Selmer Paris
- Model: Super Action 80 (Series I)
- Serial Number: 370797 (Circa 1985)
- Key: Eb Alto
- Finish: Clear Lacquer (Shows normal cosmetic wear)
- Condition: Pre-Owned / Very Good Vintage Professional Condition
- Included: Original Selmer Neck and Original Selmer Hard Case. (Please note: A mouthpiece is not included).
Why Choose Fleming Music?
Here at Fleming Instruments, our expert on-site instrument repair workshop guarantees that each instrument we sell is meticulously inspected and accurately represented before it reaches you. We take pride in offering a 1-year warranty and 2-week return policy on all instruments, giving you peace of mind with your investment. Our team is dedicated to providing exceptional customer service, so please reach out to us at the shop via phone, email, or website contact: https://flemingrepair.com/pages/contact.
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