It took a while to arrive but that’s not your fault. It plays Buetiful for the price

I've played jazz sax (primarily tenor & occasional alto and soprano) for some 40 years and taught saxophone privately for more than 20. My Tenor is Selmer, my Soprano, Kessler, and the Alto is a Jean Paul AS400 "student" sax. When it comes to Altos I've played everything from Selmer, Yamaha, Yanigasawa, and Cannonball over the years and this AS400 plays WELL above its "student" title! The intonation easily rivals some of the best pro level saxes, it's keywork is fluid and near effortless, the quality of construction is amongst the best I've ever encountered and it's reliability is without rival. I will say that as with most saxes the stock mouthpiece is "disposable", but once this horn is paired with a quality mouthpiece, in my case, a SYOS Spark and quality reed, (although for a student my own recommendation would be a Vandoren mouthpiece), this sax really comes into its own! I can play the entire "standard" range to top F#, (YES, it is equipped with a high F# key), altissimo was almost effortless, all with comfort and ease, and once I figured out the individual tuning quirks of the sax on certain notes - and ALL saxes have them - and made the appropriate embrochure adjustments where needed, I was able to play EVERY note from a whisper quiet pianissimo to a screaming fortissimo and attain tonal changes from a subtle "darker" tone of a Parker or Desmond jazz style through to the cutting, bright tones of a Dave Koz or Gerald Albright without any loss of intonation or projection (where needed).
For its price point the sheer quality of this alto makes it an absolute no-brainer, as the primary instrument of choice for a semi professional performer, or, as in my case, secondary to my Selmer Tenor, and for the student, the target market of this particular sax, it's quality, playability and the superb intonation across all registers will alleviate many of the problems that students encounter when they first start to play the saxophone, allowing them to concentrate on learning the instrument.
If the performance of the Alto is a benchmark, then, although I personally haven't played the TS400 TENOR sax, I have no reason to believe the Tenor sax is of any lesser quality.
In short, while the name "Jean Paul" may not be be as well known as certain established names in the industry, that doesn't mean that the quality is any less, and in many cases I would argue it is actually superior.
If you are a parent, your child will be on a secure footing if they play this particular instrument; if you are an intermediate level player, again, this instrument will not let you down, and even as a performer it is a perfect "doubler" sax, if not even worth considering as a primary performance instrument.
I firmly believe, the "student" sax is of such high quality and plays to such a high standard, then the Jean Paul intermediate and Professional saxes, although I haven't personally had the opportunity to play these, should really raise the bar in terms of Price/Performance in that ever increasingly saturated market with saxes that, unlike the Jean Paul products, are barely deserving of the "Intermediate" and "Professional" title.
Now, what happens AFTER you purchase one of their saxes, how responsive is their customer service? I've only had to contact them once about a minor issue that my repair technician encountered during its annual service and inspection, and the response was supportive and immediate.
In conclusion, if you are seriously considering the purchase of a Jean Paul saxophone, take it from someone who has been playing and teaching the instrument for a LONG time, you will be hard pressed to find a better financial investment in a musical instrument, such is the initial quality and performance of an outstanding musical instrument.

This sax is my first wind instrument and I’m really enjoying it! Also exceeded my teacher expectations! I’m sure that my future tenor or professional saxophone, it’ll be a Jean Paul.

I played Alto & Tenor Sax in High School, but never really dedicated myself to it.

20+ years later, I decided it was time to expand my musical pallette by learning how to play an instrument. I chose 2 of my favorite instruments I love to listen to: Bass Guitar & Tenor Saxophone.

Was looking for something that was Beginner Friendly and in my price range. The TS-400 fit that description perfectly.

Still waiting for courses from Dr. Wally, but other than that, I'm very happy with this purchase and I'm looking forward to exploring w/this instrument!

I played Alto & Tenor Sax in High School, but never really dedicated myself to it.

20+ years later, I decided it was time to expand my musical pallette by learning how to play an instrument. I chose 2 of my favorite instruments to listen to: Bass Guitar & Tenor Saxophone.

Was looking for something that was Beginner Friendly and in my price range. The TS-400 fit that description perfectly.

I'm very happy with this purchase and I'm looking forward to exploring w/this instrument!

Beautiful condition played perfect out of the box. ThankYou.

Had an issue a few months out of warranty. Jean Paul made it right. I highly recommend giving this company a try!

It’s a present for his 18th birthday. He just opened it and is already playing Careless Whisper by George Michael. It has really good sound.

Gave it as a gift and he has been so happy! The clarinet is perfect for someone trying to learn the basics. Highly recommend it

Intermediate Flute

I am a section player. I wanted an instrument that had an even scale, octaves in tune with each other and well made. This does the job most cost effectively.

We received our Jean Paul tenor saxophone about 20 days ago, and we’ve been very happy with it so far. My daughter has taken it to school three times already, and her music teacher immediately noticed the difference—it sounds much better than her old saxophone. The tone is rich and clear, and it plays smoothly right out of the case.
As a parent, I really appreciate the quality and value. It came well-packaged, looks beautiful, and feels solid and well-built. It’s been a great upgrade and has already made a positive impact on my daughter’s playing and confidence.
Highly recommend for any student or intermediate player looking for a great horn without breaking the bank!

Very much an upgrade. Strap design distributes weight of sax better than traditional basic straps. Adjustments move easily up/down and actually stays in place. Thank you!

This is my third sax from Jean Paul and they never disappoint. Great intonation and totally set up to play right out of the box. Also very important to mention is their fantastic customer service, always there to answer any questions or concerns. Highly recommend them for students as a first sax or for advanced players looking for a solid backup. Jean Paul keep up the great work!!!

Hi Guys. I don't normally write reviews but couldn't contain myself.
My name is Gerry Barrow and I live in Trinidad. I recently purchased a Jean Paul tenor saxophone. I am an amateur musician and have been teaching myself on a Selmer alto for the past year. I decided it was time to move down to an alto, but, being on pension, couldn't afford any of the professional big name models. I took a chance on the Jean Paul due to its modest cost, excellent reviews and my satisfaction with my Jean Paul trumpet which sounds as good as my Bach. I was blown away with the beauty of the instrument.
It was loud and harsh with the supplied mouthpiece and reed, but the sound mellowed with a Yamaha 4C mouth piece and a Legende synthetic reed. I had no problem with the low notes, which was a concern. I am enjoying playing it so much I hardly use my alto. Take 5 sounds like the original. I would sleep with it but my wife doesn't tolerate my dog or sax on the bed. Thank you so much for the personal attention you give to your products. I see no reason why it won't last a lifetime.