Document and Entity Information	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY SPECTRUM SELECT LP
Entity Central Index Key	0000873799
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	No
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Non-accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	0
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2012
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q2
Document Type	10-Q
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Jun. 30, 2012