John Packer JP041 Eb Alto Saxophone

An ideal starter instrument, the JP041 is free blowing and capable of playing
all musical styles from classical to jazz with a full mellow sound. It is capable of
great dynamic expression throughout the registers, coping well in both band
and solo situations where the need to project is greater. This instrument
enables players to achieve good tonal and dynamic characteristics.

JP041 Alto Saxophone

Instrument:                       JP041 Alto saxophone

Key: Eb

Features:                                                                                             Benefits:

• Underslung 8ve mechanism                                             For reliability
• Floating plate design for little finger (LH) cluster       Aids fast movement
• Fully ribbed construction                                 For strength, durability and extra resonance
• Adjustable thumb rest                                                        Increases playing comfort
• Double spine on B & C keys                                             For strength and reliability
• Resonators on pads                                                            For enhanced projection and tonal depth
• Mechanism includes: High F#, Front F

Accessories:                       Attractive lightweight case with backpack straps, shoulder strap and reflective safety stripe, ‘easy blow’ mouthpiece, mouthpiece cap, ligature, reed, supportive sling

Variations:                          Nil

Applications and Characteristics:

This instrument has been very popular in the education market as it combines good performance with durability and good value for money. An ideal starter instrument, it is supplied with a ‘student friendly’ mouthpiece and responds well to the addition of a professional mouthpiece which will substantially increase its performance capacity.

Weight and Dimensions:

6kg 67x21x31cms (single) 13kg 68x43x33cms (multiple)