Low cost high quality tenor saxophone.
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.