Detail 01
D tip opening
Selmer's medium-close opening. Easier to control and less tiring, but limits how much you can push volume.
Product detailSKU #1274115059710
Selmer ParisS80 Series Alto Saxophone Mouthpiece D
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
The reference classical alto sax mouthpiece. For students and pros playing concert band, orchestra, or conservatory repertoire.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Classical alto players in concert band or wind ensemble
- Conservatory and audition repertoire needing a centered tone
- Upgrading from a stock student mouthpiece
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Jazz and rock players needing edge and projection
- Anyone playing unamplified over a loud rhythm section
- Shoppers looking for an inexpensive first mouthpiece
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
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S80 square chamber
The square-ish chamber is what makes the S80 dark and centered. It rounds off edge rather than adding it.
Detail 03
Alto saxophone fit
Sized for an alto neck cork only. It will not seat on a tenor, soprano, or bari.
Detail 04
Hard rubber body
Warmer and less bright than metal. Also more fragile — a drop can chip the tip or table.
Detail 05
Selmer Paris manufacture
Tight facing tolerances, so two of the same model play close to identical. Replacing one later is predictable.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Mouthpiece only — no ligature, cap, or reeds included
- 02A close D opening pairs best with harder reeds, roughly 3 to 3.5
- 03Your neck cork may need sanding or building up to fit correctly
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What reed strength works with an S80 D?
The close tip opening generally calls for a harder reed, commonly 3 to 3.5. Softer reeds tend to close off and choke the sound.
02Does it come with a ligature?
No. This is the mouthpiece alone. You'll need a ligature and cap sized for an alto hard rubber mouthpiece.
03Is the S80 good for jazz?
It can play jazz, but it's built for a dark, centered classical sound. Jazz players usually want a more open tip and brighter chamber.
04What's the difference between C*, D, and E?
Tip opening. C* is closest, then D, then E. More open means more volume and flexibility but more resistance and embouchure work.
