Best Selmer Alto Saxophones 2025

Premium Selmer alto saxophones - legendary tone and craftsmanship

Last updated: October 22, 2025 • Next update: October 29, 2025

PRICE RANGES: Under $500 Under $800 Under $2,000 Under $5,000

SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced

GENRES & STYLES: For Jazz For Blues For Pop For Classical For Rock For Smooth Jazz

BRANDS: Thomann Yamaha Selmer Rampone & Cazzani Forestone Yanagisawa Keilwerth

Selmer Signature Alto Sax SE-ASIM - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (14 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Selmer Signature Alto Sax SE-ASIM

by Selmer

Jazz Blues Pop

Key Feature:

• Most popular and versatile saxophone

✓ PROS

• Wide variety of available music
• Perfect pitch range for most music

✗ CONS

• Quality instruments are expensive
• Requires regular maintenance

Selmer Signature Alto Sax SE-ASIMAlto SaxophoneRenewal of the Selmer Super Action 80 Series IIRetention of the specific...

⭐ 4.6/5 (14 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 575735

$7,908

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Selmer Supreme Alto Sax SE-ASUM - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (35 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Selmer Supreme Alto Sax SE-ASUM

by Selmer

Smooth Jazz Blues Rock

Key Feature:

• Most popular and versatile saxophone

✓ PROS

• Excellent for both lead and harmony
• Perfect pitch range for most music

✗ CONS

• Learning curve for proper embouchure
• Quality instruments are expensive

Selmer Supreme Alto Sax SE-ASUMAlto SaxophoneBody: matteKeys: Gold lacquerWith exclusive "Supreme"...

⭐ 4.5/5 (35 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 529629

$8,798

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Selmer Axos Alto Sax - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (24 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Selmer Axos Alto Sax

by Selmer

Blues Classical Rock

Key Feature:

• Wide variety of available music

✓ PROS

• Excellent for both lead and harmony
• Perfect pitch range for most music

✗ CONS

• Reed replacement costs add up
• Requires regular maintenance

Selmer Axos Alto SaxAlto SaxophoneBrass body and mechanicsNarrow scaleHigh F# keyTilter low BbLeather padding with...

⭐ 4.8/5 (24 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 511290

$3,508

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Selmer SE-A2M Matt SA80 II Alto Sax - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (40 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Selmer SE-A2M Matt SA80 II Alto Sax

by Selmer

Blues Smooth Jazz Rock

Key Feature:

• Most popular and versatile saxophone

✓ PROS

• Perfect pitch range for most music
• Most popular and versatile saxophone

✗ CONS

• Quality instruments are expensive
• Learning curve for proper embouchure

Selmer SE-A2M Matt SA80 II AltoAlto SaxophoneSuper Action 80 II seriesBody: Brushed matteKeys with gold lacquerIncludes...

⭐ 4.7/5 (40 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 146742

$6,346

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Selmer Signature Alto Sax SE-ASIS - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (20 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Selmer Signature Alto Sax SE-ASIS

by Selmer

Smooth Jazz Blues Pop

Key Feature:

• Perfect pitch range for most music

✓ PROS

• Perfect pitch range for most music
• Excellent for both lead and harmony

✗ CONS

• Quality instruments are expensive
• Reed replacement costs add up

Selmer Signature Alto Sax SE-ASISAlto SaxophoneKey: EbRenewal of the Selmer Super Action 80 Series IIRetention of the...

⭐ 4.9/5 (20 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 575737

$8,348

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Selmer Signature Alto Sax SE-ASIP - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 5.0/5 (32 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Selmer Signature Alto Sax SE-ASIP

by Selmer

Smooth Jazz Pop Blues

Key Feature:

• Excellent for both lead and harmony

✓ PROS

• Great for beginners and professionals
• Perfect pitch range for most music

✗ CONS

• Quality instruments are expensive
• Requires regular maintenance

Selmer Signature Alto Sax SE-ASIPAlto SaxophoneRenewal of the Selmer Super Action 80 Series IIRetention of the specific...

⭐ 5.0/5 (32 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 575736

$7,908

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Selmer Supreme Alto Sax SE-ASUB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (30 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Selmer Supreme Alto Sax SE-ASUB

by Selmer

Blues Pop Smooth Jazz

Key Feature:

• Perfect pitch range for most music

✓ PROS

• Most popular and versatile saxophone
• Wide variety of available music

✗ CONS

• Requires regular maintenance
• Reed replacement costs add up

Selmer Supreme Alto Sax SE-ASUBAlto SaxophoneWith "Supreme" engravingNew bell and S-bow boreNewly designed...

⭐ 4.5/5 (30 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 522281

$8,788

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Selmer Supreme Alto Sax SE-ASUP - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (23 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Selmer Supreme Alto Sax SE-ASUP

by Selmer

Jazz Pop Classical

Key Feature:

• Most popular and versatile saxophone

✓ PROS

• Perfect pitch range for most music
• Great for beginners and professionals

✗ CONS

• Quality instruments are expensive
• Reed replacement costs add up

Selmer Supreme Alto Sax SE-ASUPAlto SaxophoneBody and keys patinatedWith exclusive "Supreme" engravingNew...

⭐ 4.6/5 (23 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 529630

$8,468

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Selmer Supreme Alto Sax SE-ASUS - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (22 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Selmer Supreme Alto Sax SE-ASUS

by Selmer

Smooth Jazz Rock Classical

Key Feature:

• Most popular and versatile saxophone

✓ PROS

• Wide variety of available music
• Excellent for both lead and harmony

✗ CONS

• Quality instruments are expensive
• Reed replacement costs add up

Selmer Supreme Alto Sax SE-ASUSAlto SaxophoneWith exclusive "Supreme" engravingNew bell and S-bow boreNewly...

⭐ 4.5/5 (22 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 522282

$9,458

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Selmer SE-A2B Black Alto Sax - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.9/5 (19 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Selmer SE-A2B Black Alto Sax

by Selmer

Pop Classical Rock

Key Feature:

• Great for beginners and professionals

✓ PROS

• Perfect pitch range for most music
• Great for beginners and professionals

✗ CONS

• Learning curve for proper embouchure
• Quality instruments are expensive

Selmer SE-A2B BlackSA80/II Alto SaxophoneBody: Black lacquer finishKeys: Gold lacquerWith engraving patternTuning:...

⭐ 4.9/5 (19 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 146738

$6,434

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Selmer Signature Alto Sax SE-ASIB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.9/5 (22 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Selmer Signature Alto Sax SE-ASIB

by Selmer

Jazz Rock Blues

Key Feature:

• Great for beginners and professionals

✓ PROS

• Excellent for both lead and harmony
• Great for beginners and professionals

✗ CONS

• Learning curve for proper embouchure
• Requires regular maintenance

Selmer Signature Alto Sax SE-ASIBAlto SaxophoneKey: EbRenewal of the Selmer Super Action 80 Series IIRetention of the...

⭐ 4.9/5 (22 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 575738

$7,908

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Selmer SE-A2L Goldlac SA80 II AltoSax - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.8/5 (37 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Selmer SE-A2L Goldlac SA80 II AltoSax

by Selmer

Rock Jazz Blues

Key Feature:

• Most popular and versatile saxophone

✓ PROS

• Excellent for both lead and harmony
• Most popular and versatile saxophone

✗ CONS

• Reed replacement costs add up
• Requires regular maintenance

Selmer SE-A2L Goldlac SA80 IIAlto SaxophoneJubilée designGold lacquer finishWith engraved patternHigh F# keyPadded...

⭐ 4.8/5 (37 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 134642

$5,828

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Selmer Signature Alto Sax SE-ASIL - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.4/5 (31 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Selmer Signature Alto Sax SE-ASIL

by Selmer

Pop Jazz Classical

Key Feature:

• Great for beginners and professionals

✓ PROS

• Most popular and versatile saxophone
• Wide variety of available music

✗ CONS

• Reed replacement costs add up
• Learning curve for proper embouchure

Selmer Signature Alto Sax SE-ASILAlto SaxophoneRenewal of the Selmer Super Action 80 Series IIRetention of the specific...

⭐ 4.4/5 (31 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 575734

$7,424

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Selmer SE-A2S SI SA80 II Alto Sax - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.8/5 (41 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Selmer SE-A2S SI SA80 II Alto Sax

by Selmer

Jazz Rock Blues

Key Feature:

• Great for beginners and professionals

✓ PROS

• Perfect pitch range for most music
• Excellent for both lead and harmony

✗ CONS

• Requires regular maintenance
• Learning curve for proper embouchure

Selmer SE-A2S SI SA80 II Alto SaxAlto SaxophoneSuper Action 80 II seriesSilver-platedWith engravingHigh F# keyMetal...

⭐ 4.8/5 (41 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 146735

$6,764

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Selmer Supreme Alto Sax SE-ASUL - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.9/5 (4 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Selmer Supreme Alto Sax SE-ASUL

by Selmer

Blues Rock Classical

Key Feature:

• Wide variety of available music

✓ PROS

• Wide variety of available music
• Perfect pitch range for most music

✗ CONS

• Reed replacement costs add up
• Quality instruments are expensive

Selmer Supreme Alto Sax SE-ASULAlto saxophoneNew bell and S-bow boreNewly designed tone hole netCompletely optimised...

⭐ 4.9/5 (4 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 515063

$8,238

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How to Choose the Best Alto Saxophones

Budget Planning

• Under $200: Entry-level
• $200-$500: Intermediate
• $500-$1000: Advanced
• $1000+: Professional

Quality Check

• Sound clarity & tone
• Build materials & finish
• Hardware durability
• Overall craftsmanship

Key Features

• Your musical style
• Skill level match
• Intended use case
• Brand reputation

Frequently Asked Questions

Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.

Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.

Higher-priced alto saxophones typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.

Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.

Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.

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Best Selmer Alto Saxophones 2025

Selmer Signature Alto Sax SE-ASIM

Selmer Supreme Alto Sax SE-ASUM

Selmer Axos Alto Sax

Selmer SE-A2M Matt SA80 II Alto Sax

Selmer Signature Alto Sax SE-ASIS

Selmer Signature Alto Sax SE-ASIP

Selmer Supreme Alto Sax SE-ASUB

Selmer Supreme Alto Sax SE-ASUP

Selmer Supreme Alto Sax SE-ASUS

Selmer SE-A2B Black Alto Sax

Selmer Signature Alto Sax SE-ASIB

Selmer SE-A2L Goldlac SA80 II AltoSax

Selmer Signature Alto Sax SE-ASIL

Selmer SE-A2S SI SA80 II Alto Sax

Selmer Supreme Alto Sax SE-ASUL

How to Choose the Best Alto Saxophones

Budget Planning

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