Detail 01
C** facing
Selmer's medium tip opening. Middle of the S80 range — resistance and reed response sit in a comfortable middle.
Product detailSKU #1274115059980
Selmer ParisS80 Series Soprano Saxophone Mouthpiece C**
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Selmer's S80 soprano mouthpiece in C** facing — a medium tip opening with a square chamber. Aimed at classical and ensemble soprano playing.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Classical soprano sax in wind ensemble or quartet
- Doublers wanting a soprano piece that matches an S80 alto
- Players fighting intonation on a stock student mouthpiece
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Jazz and funk players wanting edge and projection
- Anyone needing a bright cutting sound over an amplified band
- Players who prefer a very open tip for loud subtone work
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.
Detail 02
Square chamber
The S80's defining shape. Focuses the tone and evens out response across registers rather than adding brightness.
Detail 03
Hard rubber body
Warmer and less reflective than metal. Also more fragile — a drop on a hard floor can chip the tip or table.
Detail 04
Soprano size
Soprano-specific. Will not fit alto, tenor or bari necks — those take progressively larger mouthpieces.
Detail 05
Medium tip opening
Pairs well with medium to medium-hard reeds. Very soft reeds tend to close up and choke.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No ligature or cap included — budget for both
- 02Hard rubber discolors with UV; keep it out of sunlight
- 03Check your soprano's neck cork thickness; it may need sanding to seat
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What does C** mean on a Selmer mouthpiece?
It's Selmer's facing code for tip opening. C** is a medium opening, the most common S80 choice for classical soprano playing.
02Does it come with a ligature?
No. The mouthpiece ships alone. You'll need a soprano-size ligature and cap sized for hard rubber.
03What reed strength should I use?
Medium to medium-hard suits a C** opening — commonly 2.5 to 3.5 depending on the reed cut and your embouchure.
04Is this good for jazz?
It leans classical. The square chamber focuses and rounds the tone rather than adding the edge and projection most jazz players want.
