{"product_id":"selmer-sts511b-intermediate-bb-tenor-saxophone-in-black-nickel-sn-25081197","title":"Selmer STS511B Intermediate Bb Tenor Saxophone in Black Nickel","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSelmer STS511B Tenor Saxophone Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Selmer STS511B is an intermediate Bb tenor saxophone from Selmer's 500-series, positioned for advancing musicians who want to move beyond a standard student instrument. It offers a familiar modern layout and a distinctive black-nickel presentation while remaining below the professional STS711 and Selmer Paris ranges in the manufacturer's tenor lineup.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSelmer STS511B Tenor Saxophone Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cul\u003e     \u003cli\u003eInstrument Type: Tenor saxophone\u003c\/li\u003e     \u003cli\u003eKey: Bb\u003c\/li\u003e     \u003cli\u003eModel: STS511B\u003c\/li\u003e     \u003cli\u003eBody Construction: Yellow brass with post-to-rib-to-body construction\u003c\/li\u003e     \u003cli\u003eFinish: Black-nickel plating with lacquered yellow brass keywork\u003c\/li\u003e     \u003cli\u003eKeywork: High F# key\u003c\/li\u003e     \u003cli\u003eCase: Selmer padded carrying case with backpack and shoulder straps\u003c\/li\u003e     \u003cli\u003eAccessories: Selmer mouthpiece, cap, ligature, neck strap, cork grease, and polish cloth\u003c\/li\u003e     \u003cli\u003eSerial Number: 25081197\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Setup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis open box STS511B is in excellent playing order. It has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested before sale. The black-nickel plating remains glossy, and the instrument shows light handling consistent with its open box status. The keywork, pads, neck cork, and major components are present and assembled.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho the STS511B Tenor Saxophone Is For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe STS511B is suited to advancing students, adult returners, school and community ensemble players, and working doublers seeking an intermediate tenor positioned above Selmer's standard student-oriented models. Its tonal character will depend strongly on mouthpiece and reed selection; black-nickel plating is best treated as a finish choice rather than a guarantee of a particular sound. It is a practical fit for concert band, jazz ensemble, pit work, and general doubling.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Questions About the Selmer STS511B\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere does the STS511B fit within Selmer's tenor saxophone lineup?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe STS511B belongs to Selmer's advanced 500-series category. It is positioned above the company's standard student-oriented tenor saxophones and below the professional STS711 and Selmer Paris models.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the ribbed body construction contribute?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003ePost-to-rib-to-body construction mounts groups of key posts on reinforcing ribs. This approach supports the mechanism and is commonly associated with instruments designed for sustained ensemble and advancing-level use.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the black-nickel plating determine how the saxophone sounds?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eBlack-nickel plating primarily defines the instrument's exterior presentation. Mouthpiece, reed, setup, and the individual player's air concept remain more meaningful factors when assessing response and tonal character.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.quinntheeskimo.net\/Pics\/Selmerlogo\/Selmerlogo0.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-left: auto; display: block; margin-right: auto\" alt=\"Selmer USA Logo\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quinntheeskimo.net\/Pics\/Selmerlogo\/SelmerlogoThumb0.jpg\" align=\"middle\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe are proud to be an authorized Selmer dealer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Conn Selmer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67580208808301,"sku":"STS511B-CR25081197","price":2499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/3461\/files\/Selmer-STS511B-Intermediate-Bb-Tenor-Saxophone-in-Black-Nickel.jpg?v=1790677273","url":"https:\/\/www.brassandwinds.com\/products\/selmer-sts511b-intermediate-bb-tenor-saxophone-in-black-nickel-sn-25081197","provider":"The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}