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Configuration: Brass
Style: Saxophone only
Features
- PROFESSIONAL SETUP Each saxophone is expertly setup and play-tested by NAPBIRT-certified technicians, ensuring its ready to play right out of the box.
- PRECISE INTONATION Engineered for accurate intonation across the entire range, helping musicians maintain perfect pitch and elevate their performance.
- READY TO PLAY Comes with all the essentials needed to start playing immediately, making it perfect for beginners or advancing players.
- HIGH F# KEY Features a High F# key for added versatility and ease in reaching higher notes.
- DURABLE CARRYING CASE Features a premium fabric-covered case with ABS-reinforced frame and high-density foam for excellent shock absorption and protection during transport.
Description
The AS-400 Student Alto Saxophone is designed for beginners, offering a rich, resonant tone and superior playability. Professionally setup and ready to play right out of the box, this saxophone ensures precise intonation and includes a High F key for added versatility. Complete with a durable, fabric-covered ABS case for secure transport, the AS-400 provides everything needed to start playing right away, making it the perfect instrument for new musicians.
Color: Yellow
Brand: Jean Paul USA
Instrument Key: E Flat
Material: Brass
Style: Saxophone only
Brand Name: Jean Paul USA
Included Components: With Case
Global Trade Identification Number: 05
UPC: 794504456905
Number of Packs: 1
Number of Items: 1
Manufacturer: Jean Paul USA
Unit Count: 1 Count
Item Type Name: Alto Saxophone
Model Name: AS-400
Model Number: AS-400
Manufacturer Part Number: AS-400
Warranty Description: 1 year manufacturer's warranty., We warrant to you that during the applicable warranty period, our product will be free from material defects in materials and workmanship. If this warranty is not met, we will either i) send you the faulty parts and help you make the necessary (small) adjustments on your instrument, ii) have your instrument repaired at one of our authorized service centers, or iii) replace the instrument altogether.
Color: Yellow
Style: Saxophone only
Finish Type: Lacquered
Instrument Key: E Flat
Material Type: Brass
Item Weight: 4.3 pounds
Item Dimensions: 27 x 14 x 8 inches
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Configuration: Silver
Style: Saxophone only
It's been some time since I purchased this, and I've been playing it ever since. Before this sax, I had used ones and they are not even comparable. I also played several other saxophones of my friends but Jean Paul was still better than them. I have not tried the really good ones like Yamaha so cannot say anything about them. After a couple of years, it's still working great. I clean it after every practice, so probably that helps too. There are no broken or non-functioning pieces. However, the only problem is that sometimes the G# key gets stuck. In that case, I am using the dollar bill trick to fix it. I recommend this saxophone to all beginners. UPDATE AFTER A VERY LONG TIME: Reliability: From the moment I unboxed the AS-400SP, its silver-plated finish stood out, giving it a sleek and professional look. The build quality is impressive for a student-level saxophone, with sturdy keywork and a comfortable feel. The instrument came ready to play, requiring no additional setup, which was perfect for a beginner like me. Consistency: Throughout my practice sessions, the AS-400SP has delivered a robust and resonant tone. Its playability has remained consistent, and the intonation is reliable across the range. I make it a point to clean the saxophone after every practice, and I believe this maintenance has contributed to its longevity. Even after extensive use, there are no broken or non-functioning parts. Minor Issues and Maintenance: The only recurring issue I've encountered is the G# key occasionally sticking. However, using the "dollar bill trick" to clean the pad resolves this quickly. It's a minor inconvenience that doesn't detract from the overall quality of the instrument. Ideal for Aspiring Saxophonists: Having tried several other student saxophones, the AS-400SP stands out in terms of sound quality and build. While I haven't had the opportunity to compare it directly with higher-end models like Yamaha, this saxophone has exceeded my expectations for a beginner instrument. It's an excellent choice for those starting their musical journey. Final Thoughts: The Jean Paul AS-400SP has been a dependable and high-performing saxophone throughout my learning experience. Its quality and durability make it a worthwhile investment for any beginner.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2024 by Whispering Whiskers
Configuration: Brass
Style: Saxophone only
Currently 75 and hadn’t played Saxophone since 7th grade. Have been playing clarinet for years but wanted to play Saxophone again. I bought this Alto based on a couple of reviews by professional players and couldn’t be happier. Once I got the correct reed strength it plays so easy and sounds great. This is the perfect saxophone for someone who is either a beginner or have been away from the Sax for a long time. Wouldn’t hesitate buying it again. Had a question about the sax and emailed their support line and get a response within a reasonable time with the information I needed.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2026 by Laurie McClish
Configuration: Brass
Style: Saxophone only
Back in 1996, I played in College on my baby. A YAS 62 purchased in 94. In the intervening 24 years, I haven't gotten to play at all, and I lost my "baby". I've lost 100% embasure(sp?) and 80% of my fingering muscle memory. But mentally, I still know alot about the instrument. I finally have the time to try to get music back into my life, and rolled the dice on this very affordable student saxophone. I am, frankly, in shocked awe at this instruments fit and finish. Other than the lowest few notes, and the altissimo range(which is probably due to my lack of mouth muscle tone) only the D is 1/8 of a note flat. All of the other notes are in tune with each other. I was NOT expecting that. The right hand index finger side key, only used for a few notes in the upper register, clicks a little, as it contacts the key below it. Also. The one thing keeping this from being 5 star all around, is bottom post on the D# key(r hand top pinky key, see picture) has had the soldering fail. The case holds the instrument securely enough that I do not believe this was transportation damage. (After I have time to register the instrument and contact the company, I will update this review based on the results of that contact.) Other than that, all of the keys are the same height. All of them have the same tension. All of the little cork and what looks like silicone pads on all of the keys are attached well, and are even slanted to make flush contact with the body when depressed. This is something that is as good or better than when I got my YAS 62 so many years ago. Some of the springs on the low (left thumb) notes, are even bent to allow for clearance of the other keys to be at the same height, something I remember being very much a problem on my first beginners Saxophone in the mid '80's....and is something I thought would not possibly be done on this instrument, given it's price point. I had read some of the bad reviews, and I scoured this saxophone for scratches, water damage, or water marks on the cork, and it is clear this is a new instrument. I ran my finger along the holes for as many of the holes as I could reach, and I found no dents or burrs. Though the bottom (r hand bottom pinky key) hole has a bit of a rough spot that might wear the pad in time. The swab that it came with is high quality. The neck strap it came with seems cheap but is very comfy. I do wish that it came with a swab for the neck, and that will be my important first purchase before I play the instrument much. I remember reeds being a low% hit and miss thing, back in the '90's, so I did not have much hope in the one that comes with the instrument, but mine was actually quite good, with surprisingly even grain that makes me suspect it was hand picked by someone who knows what to look for. I may be wrong, it may just be luck of the draw. The mouthpiece it came with fit very nicely on the neck's cork. For me, it seemed as if either the reed was too soft, or the mouthpiece gap (distance from the mouthpiece to the reed) was too small, or both...as I found myself squeaking alot. But it is also likely a result of 2.5 decades of not playing. I do believe that the smaller opening and softer reed is a good idea for children just learning. The case seems to hold the instrument securely, I can not speak to it's durability. It has some nice features that my yas62 case in the mid 90's didnt come with. I plan on putting a number of hours of work, re-learning scales and muscle tone, over the next few weeks, and will update this review with durability information. (Pending repair requirements for the popped post solder) But as it is, I think any beginning player (or old man trying to recover some youth in a mid-life crisis like myself) would be lucky to have an instrument like this, even if it was at double the price. (It is my assumption that the post soldering is an easy, inexpensive fix, that might be just a few minutes with a technician.) ****post Customer service update**** After registering my Saxophone with Jean Paul, I sent an email with a photo of the popped solder. They sent me a pre-paid label, and I sent it UPS to they service center in Miami. They let me know when it was shipped back, and I received it back today in wonderful condition. It plays like an instrument worth much more money, which I attribute to their technician's setting up the keys correctly. To be honest, I was going to just pay a local shop for the solder job. But because of the covid, it would have been in quarantine at the local shop longer than it took to send it back to Jean Paul to get it fixed for free. Due to the positive interaction I had with their customer service, I'm increasing my review to 5 stars.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2020 by Paintedwood
Configuration: Brass
Style: Saxophone only
I bought my first sax five years ago. It is a chinese tin can that sounds ... bad. I learned to play on that tin can. I remember discovering how to place the reed, how to place my fingers, how to manage my breath. I remember how I felt when I was finally able to play the low B flat. How can you not love the tool that you learned to play on? I love my tin can. However, it was time to play a real instrument and so I went online and researched and I decided that I was finally able to afford a Jean Paul. I thought about it and I researched and weighed the situation and I jumped in and bought the Jean Paul. It was the cheapest quality instrument I could afford. It sounds great. You may not know the joy of listening to yourself play and hear a real instrument sound, as opposed to a tin can sound. I was really overjoyed to listen to me producing a lovely sound... The Jean Paul sounded like a Yamaha to me. I can't afford a Yamaha, but I was able to afford a Jean Paul. The excitement running through my breath and my fingers and my ears when I heard a well rounded tone. I was in heaven... poor man's heaven butn heaven... Until... I played a middle D... It squeaked, and I panicked, I tried again and it squeaked again and I tried for about three hours until it was too late to continue playing (I live in an apt building). Next day bright and early I decided to find out what was happening. Long story short, I spend about 4 hours until I found out what was happening... the octave key was going too far down... I made the D squeak... I looked further and it was a piece of cork... a tiny, teenie weenie piece of cork... it was a miniscule little piece of nothing that was not glued right and therefore the octave key went too far down and uncovered the hole and squeaked on the D. So: I got pissed... this wonderful instrument that I love, this instrument with which I was finally able to produce a beautiful sound, this tool which should have been my heaven, was a source of pain and a source of frustration because some worker was sloppy, and some turkey who was in charge of checking quality did not care enough. So Jean Paul... listen up... I can not afford better, but you should care about me because to me you are the best I will ever have. There are many more like me out there and they deserve the beautiful experience that was denied to me. I deserve to have a 5 star instrument and you denied me that. I had to drop you down to a four star because of sloppy work, and sloppy quality check. I love my Jean Paul. I truly do. I will cherish it and maybe even place it on the pillow next to me when I go to bed. You have to understand that I really wanted a better sound than the tin can I had and you gave it to me but you made me fix the sax and it was difficult, it took a long time, and I hope the repair will last but I am not a sax technician so I am in fearful. Thank you Jean Paul for making affordable saxes that have nice round sounds. That was nice. ... at the same time... FU Jean Paul for making me panic and making me work for it. I really wanted to give you a 5 star but I have to be fair. I love my Jean Paul, but they could provide better workmanship. Picture of my new JP and my old tin can, a picture of the JP bell, and a picture of the stupid cork that was lose. Update: the next day the Middle G, F, and E sounded funny... It turned out to be a steel wire that acts like a spring which is loose and I do not date to attempt to repair it... so with pain in my heart I will return the instrument. It really does hurt, but I need a good instrument and not a source of constant pain and disillusionment. I will write Jean Paul and ask whether there is a way i can buy it again but with a guarantee, an assurance that it will be a properly checked instrument... the sound was so lovely... I am so hurt.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2025 by Ernesto
Configuration: Brass
Style: Saxophone only
I played alto sax for about 8 years in school (5th grade through 12th). In the latter half of playing, I used a Yamaha that was owned by the school because my personal horn was pretty bad (it was/is a used Bundy from the 70s that my grandparents bought for me at a garage sale for minimal money--they didn't know anything about instruments, and I was just a clueless kid living in a pre-YouTube/pre-internet era). I was first chair sax and played pretty well overall, but I basically just stopped playing after graduating high school because I didn't really think about taking it any further. It just wasn't on my radar, and it's a weird thing to think about now because I always loved playing sax--I love smooth jazz, and I love music overall. Now, in my mid-life, I stumbled upon some saxophone YouTube videos and remembered why I was so excited to start playing the sax all those years ago. I also quickly realized that, even though I played a lot and had a music teacher back in the day, I really didn't have a clue about really playing the sax in the way I wanted to play it. I had gotten so much joy of this rekindled passion for this instrument that I decided to start playing again. I still have my old Bundy and was so jazzed (pun intended) about playing that I didn't care that it was trash. In truth, I still had my chops for the most part, but the state of my horn was depressing. You know when it's just you, and you know when it's the horn! I knew I wanted a different horn, and I knew that I didn't want to mess around with getting one that was used. I spent a lot of time searching for a brand new horn that I could afford and would play like a more expensive horn. I anguished over this search, and I anguished over whether or not to make this purchase because I have four kids and try not to throw money around! I chose the Jean Paul AS-400 because people whose opinions are credible said it was a great horn, and I thought the price was reasonable. I've done the research and I know how much alto saxophones cost--this is not an expensive horn, especially when considering the quality. I'm the type of person that thinks $450 - $500 is a lot of money, but this isn't the case with these instruments. Professional saxophones cost multiple thousands of dollars, and a student saxophone like the Yamaha YAS-280 costs something like $1100. The Jean Paul AS-400 is on par with the YAS-280 and is a fraction of the price. I felt like an excited kid again when my horn arrived last month. Playing this horn has given me a lot of joy, and I'm just sorry that it took me so long to start playing again. This is a great sax, and the customer service is as good as advertised. If you're looking for an alto sax and are a brand new player or someone that's rekindling their love for this instrument after a layoff, you cannot go wrong with the Jean Paul AS-400. It's a great value, and you can buy with confidence because this company stands behind their product. I had a conversation over email with Jean Paul's Josh Berdugo about getting a swab and he sent me one free of charge, noting that they "had my back." That kind of care and service is just awesome, and it's at least one of the reasons why I felt the need to write this review!
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Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2020 by Yaddayaddayadda
Configuration: Brass
Style: Saxophone only
My background: musician for over 30 years, started on a Vito alto sax when I was 11 and played it until I graduated high school, then switched to various string instruments I have a Vito sax (a brand that is not made anymore by Conn-Selmer but is the sound equivalent of a Yamaha YAS 23) that was bought new in 1989 and is quite banged up from being dropped a couple times (faulty case and marching band). It still sounds good but it needs an overhaul (pads and springs) before it's fully playable, so I bought this one in the interim to see if I still "had it." I was really pleasantly surprised by the sound quality of this alto sax straight out of the box! My first impression of this sax was not favorable. It's a weird color and the cork on the neck is really thin so I thought oh man how am I going to get this to tune properly? Surprisingly, though, I had it in tune within 30 seconds with hardly any adjustment to the mouthpiece on the neck (pro tip: middle C on a piano is a middle A on an alto sax if you don't have a tuner). Embouchure has a lot to do with whether your sax plays in tune, but If you don't have the mouthpiece situated on the neck properly, it will never be in tune. So move that mouthpiece around if you're constantly just a little flat or sharp (pull back if you're sharp and push it farther on if you're flat). Suffice to say I really didn't have high hopes for this cheap saxophone, but the sound quality is very, very good. It is equivalent to my Vito in sound (if not looks) and this is honestly a horn that a student could play all the way through high school if it holds up. The thinness of the cork on the neck makes me think that eventually the cork on the neck will have to be replaced because over time the cork smooshes down and I think you'll have to keep pushing it on farther and farther to get it to play in tune, but that is a cheap fix. I really don't know how it would hold up to everyday play for a student, but right now I'm very happy with this purchase. I would say if you want a horn that is really and truly for sure going to last your student for their whole school career, invest $1,205 right now in a Yamaha YAS 26, which you can also get on Amazon. That is going to be a horn that for sure will hold up, which this one I definitely can't guarantee. But if you don't know if your kid is going to play for long, it's worth the investment because you can turn around and sell this one used and still recoup most of your money. Saxophones cost about $75 a month to rent, so if your student plays for 9 months and quits, it's still cheaper in the long run to just buy this one outright rather than rent and return.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2022 by Phyllida Ludd
Configuration: Brass
Style: Saxophone only
When a product and the company standing behind it blows your wildest expectation out of the water (on things like quality, customer service etc.,) you know feedback is in order. We, as a family, know very little about musical instruments so when we were in the market for a saxophone for my 12yr old we polled music instructors as well as folk who owned various types of musical instruments regarding our purchase options and the constant advice we got was "get them from a local store, do not make the mistake of buying them online because customer service is questionable". So, we took them up on their advice and visited a few local stores, only to be left even more confused on the right purchase option because the consistent message we were hearing was that for the price range we were targeting ($250- $500) the best one could expect was OK quality but if we really wanted a good quality and long lasting Sax we should be willing to invest more, way more. Clearly, that wasn't an option for us (as our 12yr old had only recently started playing the Sax@school and didn't know if he would enjoy it) so we decided that we should instead take a chance online but cover our bases by purchasing and extended warranty. I am so glad we did that but more importantly that we settled on a Sax from Jean Paul USA because their instrument surprisingly has much better fluidity of control and richness of sound than instruments 3-4X more expensive (based on trying out Saxs owned by my son’s friends). We had heard good feedback about the instrument from other kids in the school band and also used to hear him practice at home without any complaints (about the instrument) so after a couple of months we had all but forgotten about its existence but about 5+ months in we started noticing that the sound quality had noticeably degraded (and the keys didn’t have their original fluidity) even though there was nothing different about how my son was using and handling the instrument on a day to day basis (and the Sax itself comes with a pretty decent case). My first thought when this happened was "I should have listened to all the advice people gave us when we were shopping around and they turned out to be so right..." and I mistakenly concluded that the problem had to do with the quality of the instrument!, so one fine morning I called Jean Paul's customer service line to find a resolution to this issue and was dreading having that warranty conversation but was pleasantly surprised by the tone and response I got from the other end of the line. Enrique@Jean Paul USA very patiently listened to my complaint and asked me right away what kind of maintenance we were doing on the equipment e.g. keeping the pipes dry etc. While we were generally aware of the benefits of doing some routine basic maintenance on mechanical and electronic instruments and equipment, clearly that thought had not crossed our mind in this regard!. When Enrique realized we didn't have much familiarity with music instruments he patiently gave me a quick 101 on why some basic maintenance was essential for the proper functioning of the instrument and its longevity, pointed me to a video clip on their website on how to do the maintenance and surprisingly offered to service the equipment for free (including to and fro shipping!) even though clearly the issue had been “user error”. I never expected the conversation to go that smoothly, to be honest (I was expecting to have to flash the warranty I had purchased etc and to get into a spirited conversation with their customer support before I got any help). What followed wowed me even more because he followed up on the original call we had to ensure I knew exactly what to do to get the Sax to their HQ in Florida, and kept me informed literally every step of the way, to and fro. I call that kick-ass customer service, and one that is worthy of mention to potential buyers who are faced with a similar predicament to mine i.e. whether or not to buy wind instruments or for that matter any other musical instrument online. If my experience is any indicator, then they will not go wrong with Jean Paul USA.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2017 by Raghu Rajan
Configuration: Brass
Style: Saxophone only
I have to admit I was very skeptical about purchasing this sax purely based on the price (which is pretty snobby on my end, I admit). I read all of the positive reviews on Amazon but when I asked my son's private teacher about this sax, he said he never heard of this brand. That made me nervous. I continued to research the Jean Paul and really could not find any negative reviews. In fact, I found a few sites that ranked the sax as a great starter sax for the money. One professional sax player even said that he would not hesitate using the Jean Paul as a stand-in for one of his other saxes that cost 5 times as much. Rather than purchasing the sax, I figured I would rent it from Amazon for one month so my son (and I) could try it out. First of all, the sax is beautiful! Secondly, this sax sounds SO much better is MUCH easier to play than his current high school band sax. He could not wait to take it to school now that he is in "concert band season". As a sax player myself, I gave it a spin and was very pleased with it. I am not a sax professional but I know what a decent sax should sound like. I would not hesitate to recommend this sax to anyone who is looking for a step-up sax for their child without having to break the bank. You can spend twice as much on another brand. However, unless your child is already playing professional gigs and is looking to go to the Berkley School of Music, why would you? You can give them a brand new sax that looks and sounds great! As a side note, one of the benefits of renting through Amazon is that your rental fees can be put toward the purchase of the instrument, which we definitely plan on doing. The only issue I have is that the sax that Amazon sends you may be previously used, as was the one that was sent to me. Since I am buying the sax, I considered returning it and then purchasing it brand new. However, now that my son is using the sax, I will not be able to pry it away from him to send it back. My only recommendation for Amazon is to consider knocking off a few dollars in situations when someone decides to purchase a previously used instrument at the end of the rental period.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2018 by rfrat9