Jean Paul Student Tenor Saxophone TS-400 - Golden Brass Lacquered

The pads on this tenor are little thinner than expected so longevity might be a concern, but it played excellent. I would highly recommend this horn to any beginner or even an intermediate player. Truly excellent value for the money. In fact, I don't think there is a better horn available anywhere near this price. I tested an Allora and an Etude that were more expensive and this Jean Paul played better. The lower notes played easily and intonation was better than average. Keys are a little small for bigger hands but perfect for younger students. The only thing I would upgrade immediately would be the mouthpiece. Start with a Yamaha 4c or 5c. Great match for this horn.

I play a few instruments but hadn’t had the chance to play the sax (always wanted to but focused more on other instruments)-that being said it was time to finally get one-so I looked here on Amazon-decided to go with a tenor and ordered one-(off brand)-after my impulse buy I tried to research it and couldn’t find anything on YouTube-while I was looking I found a vid comparing different saxophones-thanks Jay Metcalf (Better Sax on YouTube)-and learned about the Jean Paul-before the video was finished I canceled my other order and went with the JP-and let me tell you-I’m glad I did!!!-Amazing in all ways-you can feel & see quality in certain things and with this in your hands you’ll immediately know that some serious care and craftsmanship went into this sax-as I’m progressing and able to get out more rich sounding tones it just confirms that I’m really glad I went with this sax-the keys move with ease and just feel so smooth-the tone is so rich-amazing instrument to say the least...The case it comes with is AMAZING as well!!!-the sax does not move at all when in place and it is just a quality case all around-even the embroidery is impressive-comes with a pretty good swab-you’ll want to keep ‘er clean as possible...The mouthpiece it comes with is good but I definitely recommend upgrading as soon as you can-it will make a big difference-(won’t make you play better but when you get things clicking you’ll definitely notice the difference)-I went from a Yamaha 5C to a Vandoren TL3 then ultimately to the D’Addario Select Jazz Limited Edition sandstone marble(D6M)-all play great but the D’Addario (for me) is the winner-the TL3 plays great as well just a bit more subtle-Also I’m using a Vandoren M/O ligature-fits perfectly on both the TL3 and the D6M but pretty tight on the Yamaha 5C- but it will work-I’ve tried a bunch of reeds and Boston Sax Co. are my favorite so far-using a #2 for now...these mouthpieces seem expensive but if you’re making an investment like this you might as well do it right-I read somewhere “why would you put a $30 mouthpiece on something you just paid close to 1K on-at the price point of this sax you can pick up a few things that you might not be able to afford going with a Yamaha or something better/more expensive (they get up there price wise)...Good Luck on your new journey!-I’m really enjoying mine!...

My name is Steve Jones and I am a lover of Jazz music. I am very serious when it comes to music and I only use the best products on the market. Not the most expensive – but the best. It is only through quality products and quality playing that I can appreciate the sounds that come from great saxophones, cellos, bass guitars, etc.If I could give Jean-Paul USA a 10-star review I would. This is not only the highest-quality tenor saxophone I have ever owned, but also the highest-quality company I have ever had the pleasure of doing business with. They are customer-focused, quality engineers who are attentive to the needs of musicians.I own the Jean-Paul TS-400 saxophone and it is comparable to the high-end saxophones that people sometimes pay thousands of dollars for. It is a beautiful instrument, and I can tell just by looking at it that a lot of love went into making this saxophone. The attention to detail shows in every key, every engraving on the bell, and every curve of the instrument.First, it is a sturdy instrument, and yet it does not feel very heavy at all when it fits in the hands. And while most saxophones are nearly identical and shape and size, this one feels like it was molded just for me. It feels very natural and sits well when played.Next, it has a very professional sound that you can hear even when not blowing into the instrument. When you take it out of the box and press the main keys, you can tell just by the tones you hear from the bell that the seals are extremely tight and echo a great sound through the body of the saxophone. The sounds are clear, sharp, and indicative of a professional architecture.The keys press very naturally without any heavy pressure needed. Some keys on some saxophones require a little more pressure to work and can feel like a chore, but on this model they press and flow with a minimal pressure and natural feel. Each key has a beautiful pearl inlay with a slight indentation for finger placement. They are well-crafted and look exquisite on the instrument.The case is very high quality and hugs the saxophone tightly to ensure that no damage occurs when moving the instrument from place to another. There is no room for movement of the parts once in the case, so they are protected extremely well. There were also pads in between some of the moveable assemblies on the saxophone to ensure that no banging of the parts occur during shipment (so make to look for those and remove them when taking it out of the box).The product also comes with a warranty that will ensure you can focus on playing music without any additional expenses to fix broken parts.One last thing – I called the company today to tell them just how great this product is for me and I can tell you they genuinely care about the customer. They are very interested in producing high-quality instruments, sharing those products with musicians, and hearing back from the customers about their experiences.It is not very often a person can say that they have 100% satisfaction with a company, but for the first time ever, I can. They care about people and will go out of their way to make we are taken care of. I am working with Jean Paul right now to test and review the AS-400 alto saxophone - so that will be in another review forum. In fact, I will continue my relationship with Jean-Paul knowing that I am getting quality products from people who care and take great pride in their craftsmanship.