Jean Paul USA AS-400 Student Alto Saxophone, Yellow & Vandoren SR212 Alto Sax Traditional Reeds Strength 2; Box of 10
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Configuration: Brass
Style: Saxophone only + Alto Sax
Features
- Product 1: Ergonomic Keywork helps you play more comfortably
- Product 1: Robust Contoured Carrying Case For Easy Transportation
- Product 1: Beautiful Yellow Brass Body Construction With Lacquer Finish
- Product 1: Included Accessories: Semi-hard Backpack Style Carrying Case, 1 Neck Strap, 1 Standard Mouthpiece, 1 Ligature & Cap, 1 Rico Reed #2, 1 Cleaning Cloth, and 1 Cork Grease
- Product 2: Traditional reeds are known for their excellent response in all registers, allowing a pianissimo attack in even highest notes.
- Product 2: Extremely flexible, allowing the legato or staccato execution of large intervals while maintaining a richness of tone that gives body and clarity to the sound, which is a hallmark of Vandoren reeds.
- Product 2: Traditional reeds are available for all clarinets and saxophones in various strengths.
- Product 2: Every reed sealed in 'Flow Pack' to ensure freshness.
Description
Jean Paul USA AS-400 Student Alto Saxophone, Yellow The Jean Paul AS-400 alto saxophone is the perfect sax for beginning and intermediate music students. It offers a superior tone in its class, with even key action and placement that feels just right for Band members. Its fluid key work gives it a relaxed feeling for any saxophonist, while its well-rounded intonation and warm sound make it a welcome instrument in any band. The Jean Paul alto sax features beautiful Yellow brass body construction, power forged keys, a strong bell Brace for durability, and tapered pivot keys for ease of use. You'll appreciate the value of the Jean Paul AS-400 alto saxophone just as much as its sound! Jean Paul has designed the perfect saxophone that is easy to play, Durable, made affordable for All beginning and intermediate musicians. Vandoren SR212 Alto Sax Traditional Reeds Strength 2; Box of 10 This reed is designed to produce a quality of extremely pure sound due to a very thin reed tip (the area of Reed with maximum vibration), being balanced by a solid vertebral column (more cane in the area which climbs gradually to the heel). These reeds are recognizable by a straight line to delineate the limit of the area of bark. The favorite reed of classic saxophonists worldwide since marcel Mule, it has always been (and is still) used with equal success by many players.
Color: Yellow
Brand: Jean Paul USA
Instrument Key: E Flat
Material: Brass
Style: Saxophone only + Alto Sax
Date First Available: April 18, 2023
Color Name: Yellow
Material Type: Brass
Instrument Key: E Flat
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