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Jean Paul AS-400 Alto Saxophone + Rico Alto Sax Reeds

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Configuration: Brass


Style: Saxophone + Rico Alto Sax Reeds


Features

  • Beautiful lacquered yellow brass body alto saxophone construction with smooth keywork for comfortable playing experience (Jean Paul AS-400 Alto Saxophone).
  • Includes 10 alto sax reeds with thinner vamp cut for ease of play and powerful tone (Rico).
  • Robust contoured carrying case for easy transportation of alto saxophone.
  • Accessories included - carrying case, neck strap, mouthpiece, ligature & cap, reed, cleaning cloth and cork grease (Jean Paul AS-400 Alto Saxophone).
  • Ideal for beginning and intermediate alto saxophone students.

Description

Jean Paul USA AS-400 Student Alto Saxophone The Jean Paul AS-400 alto saxophone is the perfect sax for beginning and intermediate music students. It offers a superior tone in its class, with even key action and placement that feels just right for Band members. Its fluid key work gives it a relaxed feeling for any saxophonist, while its well-rounded intonation and warm sound make it a welcome instrument in any band. The Jean Paul alto sax features beautiful Yellow brass body construction, power forged keys, a strong bell Brace for durability, and tapered pivot keys for ease of use. You'll appreciate the value of the jean Paul AS-400 alto saxophone just as much as its sound! Jean Paul has designed the perfect saxophone that is easy to play, Durable, made affordable for All beginning and intermediate musicians. Rico Alto Sax Reeds, Strength 2.0, 10-pack Trusted by students, revered by educators and relied on by professional musicians, it is all but guaranteed that you will find a Rico reed on an alto sax from the high school band classroom to the stage of the most prestigious symphony in the world. Featuring a thinner vamp cut designed for ease of play, a traditional blank for a clear sound and unfiled for powerful tone, D’Addario Woodwinds (formerly Rico) alto sax reeds are ideal for a wide array of playing situations. D’Addario’s new digital reed-making technology has resulted in unprecedented quality and consistency in today’s Rico reed. From the cane fields in France to its reed-manufacturing facility in the USA, D’Addario has invested millions to create the world’s most consistent reed. Rico reeds have been the standard among teachers and students for generations. Priced affordably with students, parents and educators in mind, Rico reeds create a perfect seal on the instrument mouthpiece and are designed to reward the student with an immediate sound. Reeds are available in a variety of strengths, convenient 3-pack, 10-pack, 25-pack dispensers and 50-count boxes for a full range of clarinets and saxophones. For nearly a century, the name Rico has been synonymous with quality reeds. Now part of the D’Addario family of musical instruments and accessories, D’Addario Woodwinds has revamped the reed-making process to create the reed of choice among all levels of clarinetists and saxophonists, played in the world's most respected symphonies, conservatories, and jazz clubs.

Color: Yellow


Brand: Jean Paul USA


Instrument Key: E


Material: Brass, Nickel


Style: Saxophone + Rico Alto Sax Reeds


Instrument Key: E


Material Type: Brass, Nickel


Finish Type: Lacquered


Color: Yellow


Style: Saxophone + Rico Alto Sax Reeds


Included Components: Cleaning Cloth


Brand Name: Jean Paul USA


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    • Surprisingly good sound
Configuration: Brass Style: Saxophone only
My background: musician for over 30 years, started on a Vito alto sax when I was 11 and played it until I graduated high school, then switched to various string instruments I have a Vito sax (a brand that is not made anymore by Conn-Selmer but is the sound equivalent of a Yamaha YAS 23) that was bought new in 1989 and is quite banged up from being dropped a couple times (faulty case and marching band). It still sounds good but it needs an overhaul (pads and springs) before it's fully playable, so I bought this one in the interim to see if I still "had it." I was really pleasantly surprised by the sound quality of this alto sax straight out of the box! My first impression of this sax was not favorable. It's a weird color and the cork on the neck is really thin so I thought oh man how am I going to get this to tune properly? Surprisingly, though, I had it in tune within 30 seconds with hardly any adjustment to the mouthpiece on the neck (pro tip: middle C on a piano is a middle A on an alto sax if you don't have a tuner). Embouchure has a lot to do with whether your sax plays in tune, but If you don't have the mouthpiece situated on the neck properly, it will never be in tune. So move that mouthpiece around if you're constantly just a little flat or sharp (pull back if you're sharp and push it farther on if you're flat). Suffice to say I really didn't have high hopes for this cheap saxophone, but the sound quality is very, very good. It is equivalent to my Vito in sound (if not looks) and this is honestly a horn that a student could play all the way through high school if it holds up. The thinness of the cork on the neck makes me think that eventually the cork on the neck will have to be replaced because over time the cork smooshes down and I think you'll have to keep pushing it on farther and farther to get it to play in tune, but that is a cheap fix. I really don't know how it would hold up to everyday play for a student, but right now I'm very happy with this purchase. I would say if you want a horn that is really and truly for sure going to last your student for their whole school career, invest $1,205 right now in a Yamaha YAS 26, which you can also get on Amazon. That is going to be a horn that for sure will hold up, which this one I definitely can't guarantee. But if you don't know if your kid is going to play for long, it's worth the investment because you can turn around and sell this one used and still recoup most of your money. Saxophones cost about $75 a month to rent, so if your student plays for 9 months and quits, it's still cheaper in the long run to just buy this one outright rather than rent and return. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2022 by Phyllida Ludd
    • Excellent student alto saxophone
Configuration: Brass Style: Saxophone only
I bought this as my first alto saxophone coming from learning on the tenor version by the same company. The reason why I chose to go with the Jean Paul instead of other student saxophones is because of my customer service experiences when addressing issues with my tenor - I honestly don't believe any other musical instrument company on the planet puts that much effort into taking care of customers who have already given them their money. Pros for this instrument: -Price - even after the price increases it's still a better dollar-to-value ratio than any other sax on Amazon. -Came set up perfectly from the factory, plays well with no leaks or weird intonation issues. -Stock unbranded mouthpiece plays surprisingly well - about on-par with the Yamaha 4C that comes stock on their student models. -Well-built for the price. With regular maintenance and a little TLC I could easily see this instrument lasting a generation or two. -Excellent customer service. Cons for this instrument: -Lots of tooling marks, scratches, and blemishes in the physical appearance of the sax - especially on the backs of the keys. Does not impact sound or playability in any way, nor would an audience be able to see them from a stage but still - something to be aware of if that matters to you. -Key travel isn't great compared to other student models. -Base model only comes with one reed. If you are buying this for a child or if you are a beginner who isn't used to how careful you have to be with reeds you will definitely want to pick up some extras along with the sax. -Plastic travel insert for the neck receiver came a little oversized - it was difficult for me to remove and I couldn't get it back in afterward. -included ligature is a bit finnicky. This one could just be a personal preference thing, but I dislike two-screw ligatures because they can be a little time-consuming to set up. Who I believe this instrument is for: -Beginner to intermediate players of all ages who need something that just plain works, is reliable, and don't mind a few cosmetic blemishes. -Performing artists who want something inexpensive to gig with so they don't expose their high end instruments to the elements, risk of damage, or theft. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2023 by dlftunes
    • An incredible value..
Configuration: Silver Style: Saxophone only
This is a perfect level to step in at. It's way nicer than you need, but without the cost of spending a couple of thousand on something you aren't sure you'll, or someone you're buying it for, will want to pursue, and not so cheap that you can't tell if it's you, or the instrument that's doing it wrong. While the new price is a steal, the returned prices, particularly on the silver model, are a true example of a sweet spot for Amazon warehouse deals on returned instruments. Perhaps because it's an wind instrument, they get marked down extra, I don't know, but I got mine for less than half price. While I can't guarantee they'll all be this good, it was completely pristine, with a single missing cork piece from one of the keys despite it claiming it had visible marks and defects.. It had none at all. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2020 by Breaddrink

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