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C* facing
One of Selmer's closer tip openings. Less air needed, more control, less volume ceiling than higher letters.
Product detailSKU #1274115059810
Selmer ParisS80 Series Baritone Saxophone Mouthpiece C*
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Selmer Paris S80 baritone mouthpiece in the C* facing. For bari players wanting a controlled, centered classical setup rather than a loud, bright jazz piece.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Concert band and orchestral baritone parts needing blend
- Students moving off a stock factory mouthpiece
- Players who want easy low-register response and stable intonation
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Loud rock, funk or R&B horn sections wanting edge
- Jazz players who need volume and a bright core
- Anyone on a tight budget for a 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 chamber shape that defines this series. Gives a compact, centered sound rather than a spread one.
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Baritone-specific
Sized for bari only. It will not fit tenor, alto or soprano necks.
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Facing letter system
Selmer letters run from closer to more open. Moving up a letter takes more air and gives more volume.
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$389 price
Bari mouthpieces cost more than tenor or alto equivalents simply because of the size of the blank.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm your ligature fits the S80 bari blank before ordering
- 02A closer facing pairs better with softer reeds than your current setup
- 03Give it a week before judging; embouchure adapts to a new tip opening
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is the C* good for jazz?
It can be played in jazz, but the closer facing and square chamber favor control and blend over volume and brightness. Jazz-focused players usually go to a more open facing.
02What reed strength should I use?
Closer facings generally take a harder reed than more open ones. If you drop from an open piece, expect to move up in strength; start where you are and adjust.
03Will my current ligature fit?
Not guaranteed. Ligature fit depends on the blank's outer shape, so check yours against an S80 bari body before committing.
04How does C* compare to a D or E?
C* is the closest of those. D and E open up progressively, taking more air and giving more volume and flexibility, with less inherent control.
