JP045 Alto Saxophone

The JP045 has garnered much praise from many experts within the industry who
have described it as “a professional standard instrument” and as playing “better than
most saxes that cost ten times as much and outclasses anything else in a similar price
range.” The instrument also features many high specification elements such as an
underslung octave mechanism, blue steel springs and a high F# and front F keys.

Instrument:                       JP045 Alto saxophone

Key: Eb

Features:                                                                                             Benefits:

• Underslung 8ve mechanism                                            For reliability
• Floating plate design for little finger (LH) cluster    Aids fast movement
• Full ribbed construction                                                   For strength, durability and extra resonance
• ‘Abalone’ pearls                                                                  To enhance appearance
• Italian leather pads                                                            More waterproof so more reliable
• Blue steel springs                                                               Rust resistant with better tension memory
• Double spine on B & C                                                      For strength and reliability
• Resonator pads                                                                   For enhanced projection and tonal depth
• Adjustable thumb rest                                                      Increases playing comfort
• Adjustable back stops                                                       For easier adjustment and faster servicing
• G#/Bb & F/F# independent adjustment                      Adds strength and rigidness and reliability
• Lyre box                                                                                For marching
• Mechanism includes: High F#, Front F

Accessories:                       High quality ‘shaped’ lightweight case with backpack straps and shoulder strap, ‘easy blow’ mouthpiece, mouthpiece cap, ligature, reed and supportive sling

Variations:                              JP045G – Gold lacquer

                                                JP045S - Silverplate

                                                JP045R - Rose brass body

                                                JP045B – Black nickel body and gold lacquer

JP045BS – Black nickel body and silverplated keywork

                                                JP045V - Vintage finish

                                                JP045A - Antique finish

Applications and Characteristics:

This instrument has found a place both as a step up model and also in professional environments. Many professional players are using these every day in live and studio performances. It can be heard on the soundtrack of Disney’s ‘Bee Movie’. 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 66x20x31cms (single) 13kg 69x43x34cms (multiple)