Jean Paul USA TS-400 Tenor Saxophone

Reviews of this instrument that I have read have been varied - ranging from brilliant to "only buy it if you can't afford another £1,000 to get something better." I must say that I am delighted with the one I bought. For the past 10 years I have played a Jericho alto - just for fun - and I fancied trying a tenor. As I am getting on a bit I did not want to pay too much but was looking for an instrument that would provide a satisfying sound and would not fall to bits within a few weeks.. This tenor really strikes the right note for me. It played "straight out of the box," as they say, although it took some time to adapt to the extra weight compared with the Jericho. It gives the impression of being really solid and well made. I am particularly pleased that the low notes sounds so deep and satisfying. I am well satisfied with my purchase.

Amazing instrument. Beautiful sound and great build. Outstanding value for money. Not just a beginners instrument. You could go a long way on this instrument.

pound for pound the best starter/midrange saxophone I have tried I bought it after the Pro sax player Jay Medcalf reviewed it on you tube (check it out), when it arrived I payed a little more to get my local tech top set it up for me and I had to have some spring tension taken out due to my hand strength but all in all I have to say I love it!! it plays better than my £2k Trevor James if I'm honest cant recommend it enough.

The supplied mouthpiece isn't great, but put a good mouthpiece on this sax and it comes to life. Great value for money.

1. This instrument is definitely for beginners2. The crook was too loose3. The case is the best feature of this instrument - very sturdy and protects the instrument well4. Expensive for what you get.5. Leaking bottom notes6. Better sticking to the Chinese tenor sax I’ve got..

Solid saxophone. Could have thicker corks in some places and more attention to detail in the lacquer and cosmetic aspects. And could also have a slightly better ligature and mouthpiece. Great for beginners

El saxofón suena increíble, el precio es muy competitivo. Desafortunadamente el sax que me llegó tenía una parte desoldada pero al reportarlo a Amazon procedieron con el cambio.Muy satisfecho con este instrumento que me durará por años.

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.

The instrument arrived as promised time wise and was ready to play and gives a good tone with the reed supplied.The instruction book has small print so hard to read the fingering chart.

Ceci est mon 1er saxophone, ce qui me faire prendre conscience que je vais devoir prendre des cours afin de pouvoir l'utiliser adéquatement… Le saxophone parait solide et le son est bon. Je suis actuellement très satisfait du produit.