I started playing alto sax all thoughout Jr. High, High Scholl and College with a Vito student sax which is now 43 yrs old and still plays well. I stopped playing for many years due my military career that was very demanding and raising family. 2 years ago I had the urge to play again and I bought a Better Sax which is well built and playes really nice but after playing every day and I wanted more from my alto sax. So I research high and low for a Professional Sax that would meet my specific needs cost wise and sound wise as well. The sax I wanted was out of stock so I left my information to be notified when it was available and sure enough I received an email noticed that the sax was in stock. So I decided to buy the Jean Paul 10th yr anniversary silver and gold model right then and there. Good thing I did because they have 2 left in stock lol. This sax is not only beatiful, well built but it sounds head and shoulders above anything I have ever played before. I am now 61 yrs old and playing this sax makes me feel like 12 yrs old again. I love everything about it. Others mention customer care and I agree, it is responsive and fast to want to meet your needs. Gracias Felipe!! I highly recommend this saxophone for any level sax player. Thats my baby below. Aint she gorgeous???

I recently ordered and revived the professional alto saxophone. I was surprised to receive a video of my instrument being played before it shipped. I was skeptical at first, but that first note was glorious. This sax is a huge improvement over the one I had from Eastrock. I think I’m going to stick around as a long time customer.

I have been playing on the professional unlacquered model for two years now and have loved every moment of it. I played it in a paid college ensemble, and the range, depth of sound, dynamic ability, and consistency has made me a lifelong Jean Paul user. I truly cannot recommend it enough.
Playing in a college band, we swing those things around, dance, set it quickly up and down, put it through freezing and hot temperatures, and it has withstood everything. Rain or shine, the outdoor bands play and I know it is always ready for what I throw at it.
And the mouthpiece is comes with too is reliable as well. By far the best set up yet.

I'm a semi-pro saxophonist with over 60 years experience. I practice daily, I play in several rehearsing/performing ensembles—both jazz and “legit”--and I have a standing weekly jazz gig, as well as several paying jazz jobs per month.

I needed a back-up instrument because my beloved Mk6 (my only working horn) had to go to the repair tech for over a week.

I had watched Dr Wally's YT reviews, and after calling JP and pleading with them to make sure my purchase would be ready to go out of the box, they sent me their AS860 Anniversary Edition in just two days. The anxiety of buying a horn sight-unseen was somewhat mitigated by JP's provided video of the play test of my actual item, as well as by Dr Wally's endorsement.

So how does it play and sound? The JP's sonic and ergonomic properties seem similar to the YAS 62's I have tried over the years—i.e., excellent intonation and smooth keywork, utter ease of low and high note production, and apparent robustness of construction. Like the Japanese brands however, it lacks the diffuse, breathy, multi-overtone, Desmond-like timbre of my Mk 6. Nevertheless, the JP acquitted itself nicely on my weekly jazz gig, and I doubt anyone but me heard the subtleties of tone I felt were missing. (Surprisingly the best results for a darker sound came from using the supplied mouthpiece, rather than any of my high-end MP's! Unheard of!)

As a back-up horn for a picky performer, I couldn't possibility ask for more at this price point. Moreover, I have decided to use the JP exclusively for my concert band work (with my S80 C* MP), as The 860 sound is more in line with the tone color, projection, and intonation of my band-mates Yanis and Yamas.

Good work, JeanPaul!

The saxophone sounded great and they really do test each instrument before they are sent out for delivery. Best customer service ever. Felipe Estupiñan worked swiftly to fix all of my issues and Mario sounds amazing testing my saxophone. Satisfied customer here and highly recommend Jean Paul for any musical purchases.