Selmer Prelude AS710 Alto Saxophone C/w Backpack Case – High F#

The AS710 alto saxophone key design allows for correct and comfortable hand position. The yellow brass body includes ribbed construction and a detachable, reinforced body-to-bow connection for added strength and durability. Prelude bore design enhances projection. Designed as an affordable option for beginning band students, the Prelude series of entry-level instruments combines value and performance. All instruments are built to stringent specifications and supported by our ongoing commitment to service. Each outfit includes instrument, necessary accessories, and care maintenance instructions.

. Brass body and keys

.High F#-key.Adjustable metal thumb hook.C#-Bb connected table key.PRIMO mouthpiece with ligature and cap.Rugged backpack case

The story of the Selmer Company dates back to the 1800’s with brothers Alexandre and Henri Selmer’s graduation from the Conservatoire de Paris.  In 1885, Henri began making reeds, mouthpieces, and clarinets in Paris.  Alexandre Selmer moved to the United States performing as the principal clarinetist for the Boston Symphony.

In the late 1920’s Bundy purchased the American business from the Selmer brothers, while maintaining the exclusive distributorship of Henri Selmer Paris products in the US.  In 1948, Selmer produced the first successfully molded plastic clarinet called the Bundy Resonite 1400.  The clarinet was modeled after the famous Selmer Paris BT clarinet used by notable artists like Benny Goodman.  The clarinet established a reputation for affordability and high quality and by 1978, sold over one million units.

The Selmer Company continued to grow acquiring other legendary brands and makers such as Vincent Bach, Buescher, Glaesel, Ludwig, Musser, Emerson, and William Lewis.