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..