(My background may lend a little to this review. I am sincerely not interested in promoting myself in the least bit. But I have owned and performed professionally on most Selmer models between1930's Super and Mark VII in late 70's. Including an early Selmer Balanced Action and a near perfect Mark VI both in Mint condition. And some new ones. I performed with many well known entertainers, toured and recorded while a part of the Buddy Rich band in the late 1970's as a young player. I studied with Phil Woods as a teenager.) I find the Jean Paul "student" model alto to be everything it is advertised to be. Solid build, great attention to detail, full & warm tone with very good projection. What about the intonation? For those who complain as I have read, let me suggest that you push your mouthpiece much farther onto the neck. Rather than a tuner, use a piano. Try a digital piano, check the low notes some complain about. We play with other instruments and not a tuner, do we not? This sax has excellent intonation. The design is superb. The designers of this sax knew exactly what they were doing. That's why overtones are so rich and high register so perfect. Altissimo register easy. Low notes are the way they are for a good reason. Keep jaw pressure consistent as you proceed down to the lower register. I imagine the Jean Paul pro model would be incredible! These saxophones are just wonderful!