Buffet 400 Series Tenor Sax (Lacquer) with Hard Case

The Buffet 400 Series tenor saxophone represents the upper echelon of intermediate and professional–grade saxophones, engineered by Buffet Crampon’s heritage of French craftsmanship. Designed to bridge the gap between student models and top–tier professional instruments, the 400 Series delivers responsive key mechanics and consistent intonation across the entire range. The lacquered brass construction provides warmth and projection without sacrificing clarity, making it equally suited to classical chamber work, jazz ensembles, or contemporary solo performance.

Built on Buffet’s proven platform, the 400 Series features precision–regulated key springs and needle springs that ensure reliability under touring conditions and regular practice schedules. The instrument employs a hand–shaped neck that optimises airflow dynamics and tone centring, whilst the carefully selected brass bell and body tubing produce balanced harmonics across the low, middle, and high registers. Each saxophone ships in a protective hard case, essential for musicians transporting their instrument to gigs, studios, and rehearsal spaces.

Features

• Buffet Crampon 400 Series design for advanced and professional saxophonists
• Lacquered brass construction for warm, projecting tone
• Hand–shaped neck optimising airflow and tone centring
• Precision–regulated key springs and needle springs for reliability
• Balanced harmonic response across low, middle and high registers
• Model numbers BC8402–1–0 and BC8402–4–0
• Supplied with durable hard case for protection and transport
• Responsive key mechanics suitable for classical, jazz and contemporary styles