The Selmer Super Balanced Action (SBA) alto saxophone, a legendary vintage horn from the late 1930s to early 1950s, pairs beautifully with mouthpieces that complement its dark, rich, complex tone and excellent projection without overpowering its inherent warmth. Vintage Recommendations Vintage options from the era often shine on the SBA due to similar design philosophies and materials. The classic short-shank Selmer Soloist (often in C* or slightly opened to D/E equivalents