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Jean Paul AS-400 Alto Saxophone - Golden Brass Lacquered
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Color | Yellow |
Brand | Jean Paul USA |
Instrument Key | E Flat |
Material | Brass |
Style | Saxophone only |
About this item
- Ergonomic Keywork helps you play more comfortably
- Robust Contoured Carrying Case For Easy Transportation
- Beautiful Yellow Brass Body Construction With Lacquer Finish
- Included Accessories: Semi-hard Backpack Style Carrying Case, 1 Neck Strap, 1 Standard Mouthpiece, 1 Ligature & Cap, 1 Rico Reed #2, 1 Cleaning Cloth, and 1 Cork Grease
- Auxiliary keys: High F#
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Product information
Item Weight | 5.5 pounds |
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Product Dimensions | 7 x 26 x 12 inches |
Country of Origin | China |
ASIN | B006WAVQKA |
Item model number | AS-400 |
Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #13,114 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #21 in Saxophones (Musical Instruments) |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | September 3, 2014 |
Color Name | Yellow |
Material Type | Brass |
Instrument Key | E Flat |
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Jean Paul USA AS-400 Student Alto Saxophone
Jean Paul USA
Product Description
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.
From the manufacturer
Jean Paul is one of the leading brands and manufacturers of quality band instruments designed specifically to be used by beginning & intermediate musicians. Each Jean Paul instrument is bench tested at the factory and are then subjected to a second round of testing here at the corporate facility by a highly skilled technician.
Jean Paul USA AS-400 Alto Saxophone
The 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
- The Jean Paul Alto Saxophone is in key of Eb
- Comes with robust contoured carrying case for easy transportation
- Beautiful yellow brass body construction with Lacquer finish
- Included accessories: 1 rico reed, carrying case, cork grease, gloves ,cleaning cloth and mouthpiece
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Carrying CaseThe Jean Paul AS-400 comes with a strong durable carrying case. Capable of being carried by hand or switched into back pack style for ease of use transportation. Comfortable straps allow the weight of the instrument to be well balanced, allowing almost any student to get where they need to go. |
Easy to UseWith power forged keys and set of professional Rico reeds, the AS-400 offers a superior sound. Bench tested at the factory and quality controlled by a highly skilled technician, the AS-400 produces a beautiful and consistent sound. |
AccessoriesEach Jean Paul Alto Saxophone comes with its own mouthpiece, ligature, cap, and set of professional Rico reeds. The AS-400 also comes with a neck strap for playing comfort and cork grease with a polishing cloth for maintenance. |
Jean Paul USA AS-400 Student Alto Saxophone | Jean Paul USA AS-400SP Student Alto Saxophone, Silver | Jean Paul USA TS-400 Tenor Saxophone | Jean Paul USA TB-400 Trombone | |
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Customer Reviews |
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4.5 out of 5 stars
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4.5 out of 5 stars
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Model | Alto Saxophone | Silver Plated Alto Saxophone | Tenor Saxophone | Tenor Trombone |
Level | Beginner/ Intermediate | Beginner/ Intermediate | Beginner/ Intermediate | Beginner/ Intermediate |
Key | Eb | Eb | Bb | Bb |
Weight | 11.8 lbs | 12 lbs | 17.5 lbs | 15.6 lbs |
Carrying Case | Standard case included | Professional Carrying Case | Standard case included | Standard case included |
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Delivery | Get it as soon as Tuesday, Apr 2 | Get it as soon as Tuesday, Apr 2 | Get it as soon as Tuesday, Apr 2 | Get it as soon as Tuesday, Apr 2 | Get it as soon as Tuesday, Apr 2 | Get it Apr 2 - 3 |
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For beginners | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.2 | 4.8 | 5.0 | 4.2 |
Sound quality | 4.4 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.7 | 5.0 | 4.1 |
Value for money | 4.5 | 4.5 | 5.0 | 4.5 | 5.0 | — |
Craftsmanship | — | 4.0 | 4.2 | 4.5 | — | 4.2 |
Sold By | Amazon.com | Eastar Music Store | Accent Music, Inc. | Meperg US | GearNuts | Ktaxon |
instrument key | E Flat | E Flat | E Flat | E Flat | E Flat | E |
material | Brass | Brass, Copper | Brass | Brass | — | Brass |
style | Saxophone only | Modern | Classic | Professional | — | Classic |
weight | 5.5 pounds | 3 kilograms | — | — | 11.9 pounds | — |
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Customers like the quality, comfort, and sound quality of the saxophone. For example, they mention it's a finely-crafted saxe with a clear and warm sound. They also like the performance, value, and ease of use. That said, some complain about the key quality. Opinions are mixed on the damage.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the saxophone. They mention that it is well-built, has a nice finish, and is well designed. Some customers also mention that the sound quality is very good. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...high hopes for this cheap saxophone, but the sound quality is very, very good...." Read more
"I love the instrument quality, value for money, and it is beautiful. My only complaint I have is that it does not come with a swab...." Read more
"...-Well-built for the price. With regular maintenance and a little TLC I could easily see this instrument lasting a generation or two...." Read more
"...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..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the sound quality of the saxophone. They mention that it has a clear and warm sound that you don't usually find on an instrument. The saxes play decently in tune and comes with most of the essentials. Customers also appreciate the beautiful detail on the instrument, which lends to an expensive look. Overall, customers are happy with the value for money and the playability of the instrument.
"...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 "..." Read more
"I love the instrument quality, value for money, and it is beautiful. My only complaint I have is that it does not come with a swab...." Read more
"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..." Read more
"...This saxophone plays decently in tune and comes with most of the essentials for playing...." Read more
Customers find the value of the saxophones to be great for the money, worth the investment, and a perfect blend of value, quality, and enjoyment. They say the tenor and soprano saxes play wonderfully for the price and have good sound quality. Overall, customers recommend the product for its value.
"...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..." Read more
"I love the instrument quality, value for money, and it is beautiful. My only complaint I have is that it does not come with a swab...." Read more
"...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...." Read more
"...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..." Read more
Customers like the performance of the brass and woodwind instruments. They mention that the saxophone sounds great and the keys all perform well. The performance of this saxe exceeds their expectations. They also say that the stock unbranded mouthpiece plays surprisingly well, and the horn responds really well. Customers also mention that it's exceptionally vibrant and responsive in the higher and lower registers.
"...-Stock unbranded mouthpiece plays surprisingly well - about on-par with the Yamaha 4C that comes stock on their student models...." Read more
"...After a couple of years, it's still working great. I clean it after every practice, so probably that helps too...." Read more
"...Even the mouthpiece it comes with works beautifully; I did not have to look around for a replacement...." Read more
"...The sax sounds great and the keys all perform well...." Read more
Customers like the comfort of the brass and woodwind instruments. They say the quality of the build is tight, the sax fits very snugly, and the pads are tight. The build is solid, the ergonomics are excellent, and great support is provided. The mouthpiece it came with fits nicely on the neck's cork, and it feels like a professional.
"...The mouthpiece it came with fit very nicely on the neck's cork...." Read more
"This saxophone is awesome because has great sound and it feels like a professional" Read more
"...Great intonation. Tight fittings. Tight pads, no leaks. Key tension is even. Moving parts all look appropriate. Finish looks very nice...." Read more
"...Its got room for everything and the sax fits very snugly so you wont damage your sax carrying it around...." Read more
Customers find the brass and woodwind instruments easy to play and pick up. They say it's playable right out of the box, has smooth keys, and is ready to play.
"...Secondly, this sax sounds SO much better is MUCH easier to play than his current high school band sax...." Read more
"I changed from clarinet to this saxophone and it is much easier to play...." Read more
"...It is well made, has a really good sound and is easy to play...." Read more
"...Stay away from those cheap knockoffs. It’s so easy to play, there is a slight placement difference on some of the keys that would mess me up..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the damage of the brass and woodwind instruments. Some mention that the case is very strong and provides good protection for the sax, while others say that it was all scratched, had minor dents, and was damaged. The ligature is bent and needs replaced.
"...Cons for this instrument:-Lots of tooling marks, scratches, and blemishes in the physical appearance of the sax - especially on the backs of..." Read more
"...This means that the case is doing its job, protecting the sax. The sax is well made and appears to have been setup at the factory...." Read more
"...Though the bottom (r hand bottom pinky key) hole has a bit of a rough spot that might wear the pad in time...." Read more
"...ever for a seven hundred dollar horn and silver it had way too many scratches and smudges...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the key quality of the saxophone. They mention that the octave key mechanism doesn't work correctly, the G# key is awful, and the keys feel like plastic. Some customers also report that the spring for the Octave key got rusty and broke. Overall, customers are disappointed with the quality and functionality of the product.
"...-Key travel isn't great compared to other student models...." Read more
"...However, the only problem is that sometimes the G# key gets stuck. In that case, I am using the dollar bill trick to fix it...." Read more
"...sure they're ready to go before they're shipped out, but with a faulty octave key and the wrong reed in the case, I have a hard time believing it...." Read more
"...1. Octave key spring is broken, the octave key doesn't come back up when released. The spring for the octave key got rusty and broke.2...." Read more
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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.
Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2024
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.
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.