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JP Alto Saxophone 045B 'Raven'

JP 045B 'Raven' Alto Saxophone Eb Black lacquer High quality student instrument beautifully finished in a gloss black lacquer with gold keywork. Supplied with novice friendly mouthpiece and back pack case. Fully set up in our own workshops. Please read the professional assessment.

Despite sharing a catalogue code with the JP045 Antique Alto Sax, the differences between the two instruments lie deeper than the coat of beautiful shiny black lacquer. In fact this is a totally different saxophone, from a different factory in the Far East.

It doesn't share the Vintage's evenness of tone, or its fabulously ergonomic keywork but what it does give you is the black lacquer and the ‘black lacquer’ sound. To the uninitiated, this may sound strange, but black lacquer affects the way the instrument resonates – imagine how differently you'd resonate if you were covered in black lacquer! The sound that emanates from the Raven is smooth yet bright, with a lovely jazzy buzz. As with all JP saxophones it comes at a ridiculously cheap price and would suit anyone who is looking for something a little different.

Pete Long

Pete Long has had (and is still having!) an illustrious playing career whose credits include Jools Holland R & B Orchestra, Stereophonics, Dizzy Gillespie, BBC Big Band, BBC Concert Orchestra, Chick Corea and Paul McCartney etc. He is still very busy doing sessions and West End work.

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