Selmer STS201 Student Tenor Saxophone - Lacquer

Selmer STS201 Student Tenor Saxophone

Selmer Quality, Designed for the Developing Saxophonist

The Selmer STS201 Student Tenor Saxophone brings the playability, tonal character, and thoughtful design Selmer is known for to an instrument built specifically for beginning and developing musicians.

A student saxophone should do more than survive the school year. It should respond easily, play comfortably, stay in tune, and give a young musician the opportunity to develop proper technique from the very beginning. The STS201 was designed with exactly that goal in mind.

Drawing on elements found throughout Selmer's professional saxophone designs, the STS201 combines a specially designed neck, comfortable key placement, responsive post-to-body construction, and quality components to create a tenor saxophone that students can grow with.

Easy Response and Comfortable Playability

Selmer designed the STS201 neck with a slightly narrower bore taper to help developing players achieve a more immediate response and greater control. The design helps focus the instrument's tone and makes it easier for students to establish consistent intonation as their embouchure and air support develop.

Its post-to-body construction also contributes to a quick, responsive feel while helping reduce unnecessary weight and resistance.

Ergonomics are equally important for younger musicians. An adjustable thumb rest, improved palm-key positioning, and angled left-hand spatula keys provide a comfortable playing position and make the keywork easier to reach.

Built for the Demands of School Band

The STS201 isn't simply designed to be easy to play—it's constructed for regular rehearsals, lessons, concerts, and the everyday demands placed on a student instrument.

Professional-style blued steel needle springs provide light, responsive key action, while Pisoni leather pads with metal resonators help create reliable pad sealing and a full, projecting tenor saxophone sound.

Precision-leveled tone holes promote consistent pad seating, and Selmer's recognizable tri-point bell brace adds strength and stability to the bell assembly.

The instrument has a traditional lacquered brass body paired with durable nickel-plated keywork for a clean, classic appearance.

A Student Tenor with Room to Grow

With a full range extending to high F# and a design influenced by Selmer's long history of professional saxophone manufacturing, the STS201 gives developing musicians an instrument capable of taking them well beyond their first few notes.

It offers the combination band directors and parents should be looking for in a quality student tenor saxophone: easy response, dependable intonation, comfortable ergonomics, durable construction, and a rich, focused sound.

The AAA Band Rentals Difference

At AAA Band Rentals, student instruments are our specialty. We've worked with school music programs, music educators, students, and families for decades, and we understand that the right first instrument can make an enormous difference in a young musician's success.

When you purchase a student saxophone from AAA Band Rentals, you're buying from a real musical instrument shop with experienced technicians and decades of hands-on experience supporting school band programs—not simply an online warehouse.

Selmer STS201 Tenor Saxophone Features

• Student tenor saxophone designed for developing musicians

• Post-to-body construction for responsive playability

• Specially designed student neck

• Range to high F#

• Front F key

• Lacquered brass body

• Nickel-plated keys

• Blued steel needle springs

• Adjustable thumb rest

• Angled left-hand spatula keys

• Student-friendly palm-key placement

• Pisoni leather pads

• Metal pad resonators

• Selmer tri-point bell brace

• Precision-leveled tone holes

• Includes Selmer mouthpiece

• Includes durable molded ABS protective case

Model: STS201
Instrument: Tenor Saxophone
Level: Student
Finish: Lacquered Brass
Key Finish: Nickel Plated
Key: Bb
Range: Low Bb to High F#
Included Accessories: Selmer Mouthpiece and Molded ABS Case