Playing the Buffet Crampon Super Dynaction Tenor

I've spent a lot of time thinking about the buffet crampon super dynaction tenor lately, mostly because it feels like one of the best-kept secrets in the vintage saxophone world. If you hang around enough horn nerds or spend too much time on sax forums, you'll eventually hear someone mention the "SDA." That's the shorthand for this beast, and honestly, it's a horn that deserves a lot more spotlight than it usually gets. While everyone else is busy chasing after five-digit Selmer Mark VIs and spending the equivalent of a small car on them, the Super Dynaction is sitting right there, offering a professional, top-tier French sound for a fraction of the cost. ...

May 9, 2026 · 6 min · Rimal Matthew