{"product_id":"professional-400-series-tenor-saxophone","title":"Buffet Crampon 400 Series Professional Tenor Saxophone","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFrench Tradition, Modern Playability\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuffet Crampon has been making woodwind instruments since 1825, and their 400 Series tenor saxophone carries that heritage into a horn that's built to grow with serious players. Whether you're advancing through your conservatory studies or looking for a workhorse tenor that holds up night after night on the bandstand, the 400 Series is designed to meet you there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BC8402-4-0 comes in a striking antique brass matte finish — a brushed, unlacquered look that gives it a warmer, more vintage character compared to the lacquered version. It's the kind of horn that looks at home in any setting, from a jazz club stage to a classical recital hall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuffet describes the 400 Series as suited for the advanced student through the professional saxophonist, and the specs back that up. This is a saxophone with real attention to detail at every step of assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHand Engraving and Craftsmanship\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery 400 Series tenor is meticulously hand-engraved on the key cups, bell, bow, body, and neck. This isn't just decorative — it signals the level of individual attention each instrument receives during production. These saxophones are assembled for the highest level of quality and workmanship, and that care shows in how the horn feels in your hands right out of the case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe yellow brass body pairs naturally with the antique matte finish, producing a sound that players often describe as warm and focused — well-suited for the traditional French tonal character Buffet Crampon is known for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKeywork Designed for Confident Playing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 400 Series features keywork that extends to high F#, giving you full access to the altissimo range that contemporary playing — especially in jazz — demands. The keys themselves use mother of pearl buttons, and the low C, B, and Bb keys are reinforced with double arms for added stability in the lower register. That means less flex, more consistent feel when you're moving through the low end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRibbed construction throughout the body adds rigidity without extra weight, helping the instrument hold its shape over time. Leather pads with metal resonators complete the setup, balancing responsiveness with durability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilt for Jazz or Classical Performance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 400 Series saxophones provide even response and intonation across all registers, along with what Buffet Crampon describes as an ideal combination of tonal qualities for jazz or classical performance. Reinforced spatula bracing and a French-influenced design make this a versatile horn — one that's comfortable in a big band chart and equally at home in a chamber music setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuffet Crampon's approach here is classic French design combined with modern innovations, resulting in an instrument that plays beyond its price point and rewards committed players.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Features:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstrument type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tenor Saxophone, key of Bb\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yellow brass with antique matte (brushed) finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEngraving:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand engraved on key cups, bell, bow, body, and neck\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeywork:\u003c\/strong\u003e Extends to high F# for full range access\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDouble arms:\u003c\/strong\u003e On low C, B, and Bb keys for improved stability and feel\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ribbed body construction for added rigidity\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKey buttons:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mother of pearl\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePads:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leather pads with metal resonators\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerformance range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suited for jazz or classical performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLevel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Advanced student through professional\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Buffet Crampon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 400 Series Tenor Saxophone\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e BC8402-4-0\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e New\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSince 1872, C.A. 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