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The John Packer Saxophone Range

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JP041 Eb Alto Saxophone

The JP041 Eb Alto Saxophone combines good performance with durability and value for money, and is a favourite within the UK education market. 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 and features a high quality construction.

The JP041 Eb Saxophone benefits from a range of professional features normally associated with more expensive instruments. A fully ribbed construction and double spine on B & C keys provides strength, durability and extra resonance whilst an underslung octave mechanism improves reliability. The instrument also features High F# and Front F keys and an adjustable thumb rest for increased comfort. Ensuring players do not ‘outgrow’ the instrument quickly, a floating plate design for little finger (left hand) cluster aids faster movement once players have become proficient.

The JP041 Eb Alto Saxophone is supplied with everything required to get a player started. An attractive JP style case is included as standard and includes backpack straps as well as a shoulder strap for comfort. A reflective safety strap is also included as part of the case design. The instrument includes a JP Alto Saxophone Mouthpiece, mouthpiece cap, reed and JP Alto Saxophone ‘Well Slung’ Sling as standard.

Model
JP041 Eb Alto Saxophone (Lacquer)
RRP – $1,599
Specification
Key
Eb
Body
Fully ribbed construction, double spine on B & C keys
Keywork
Floating plate design for little finger (left hand) cluster
Bell
Decorative engraving
Finishes
Lacquer
Additional features
Adjustable thumb rest, High F# & Front F keys, Resonators on pads
Supplied with
Lightweight case, JP ‘easy blow’ Mouthpiece, Mouthpiece cap, Ligature, Reed, JP Alto Saxophone ‘Well Slung’ Sling
Crook
Underslung 8ve Mechanism
Related Products
JP042 Bb Tenor Saxophone
JP043 Bb Soprano Saxophone
JP045 Eb Alto Saxophone

JP045 Eb Alto Saxophone

The JP045 is a fantastic starter model Eb Alto Saxophone which, through an extensive period of research and development, has achieved a level of performance usually found in much more expensive instruments . This new design JP instrument is solidly built and durable enough to stand the test of time in many UK education establishments.

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. Well crafted, the instrument is durable and robust with a fully ribbed construction and a double spine on B & C. Italian leather pads and resonator pads are equipped as standard.

The JP045 is supplied with everything that is needed to get a new player started. The instrument is supplied with a JP Mouthpiece, lightweight case and starter accessory pack including mouthpiece cap, ligature and JP reed. The case is well designed to be robust yet lightweight and to provide as much protection to your instrument as possible. It is equipped with backpack straps and a comfortable shoulder strap as standard and also includes a small storage pocket accessible from the outside suitable for storing small accessories and sheet music.

Models and Prices


JP045G Eb Alto Saxophone (Gold Lacquer)  RRP $1,799 

JP045BS Eb Alto Saxophone (Black Nickel with Silver Keys) RRP $1999 

JP045S Eb Alto Saxophone (Silver Plate) RRP $1,999

JP045R Eb Alto Saxophone (Rose Brass) RRP $2,099

JP045B Eb Alto Saxophone (Black Nickel with Gold Keys) RRP $1,999

JP045V Eb Alto Saxophone (Vintage) RRP $1,999

Specification
Key
Eb
Body
Yellow Brass
Keywork
Blue Steel Springs, Resonator pads, Italian leather pads, Floating plate design for little finger (left hand) cluster, Abalone pearls, Adjustable back stop
Bell
Yellow Brass, Fully ribbed construction, Double spine B & C
Finishes
Lacquer
Additional features
Adjustable thumb rest, Lyre box
Supplied with
JP Mouthpiece, Lightweight case, Mouthpiece cap, Ligature, JP Reed and supportive sling
Crook
Underslung 8ve mechanism
Related Products

JP041 Eb Alto Saxophone
JP043 Bb Soprano Saxophone
JP044 MKII Eb Baritone Saxophone

 

JP245 Eb Alto Saxophone

The JP245 is a well-made Eb Alto Saxophone which, through an extensive period of research and development, has achieved a level of performance usually found in much more expensive instruments.

This new design JP instrument is solidly built and “has a very positive and crisp action and produces a well balanced spread of sound with a full bodied and defined lower register” (according to the Jazzwise Magazine review). The JP245 has garnered much praise from many experts within in the industry who have described it “extraordinarily good value for money” and as having “excellent Intonation and a dynamic range that is nothing short of remarkable for an instrument at this price point.”

The high grade 80:20 brass construction of the JP245 contributes towards it’s sound, especially at home within big band horn sections. 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. Well crafted, the instrument is durable and robust with a fully ribbed construction and a double spine on B & C. Italian leather pads and resonator pads are equipped as standard.

The JP245 is supplied with everything that is needed to get a new player started including a JP Mouthpiece, lightweight case and starter accessory pack including mouthpiece cap, ligature and JP reed. The case is well designed to be robust yet lightweight and to provide as much protection to your instrument as possible. It is equipped with backpack straps and a comfortable shoulder strap as standard and also includes a small storage pocket accessible from the outside suitable for storing small accessories and sheet music.

Model
JP245 Eb Alto Saxophone (Lacquer)
RRP – $2,999
Specification
Key
Bb
Body
High Grade 80:20 Brass
Keywork
Blue Steel Springs, resonator pads, Italian leather pads, Floating plate design for little finger (left hand) cluster, Abalone pearls, Adjustable back stop
Bell
High Grade 80:20 Brass, decorative engraving, Fully ribbed construction, Double spine B & C
Finishes
Lacquer
Additional features
Adjustable thumb rest, Lyre box
Supplied with
JP Mouthpiece, Lightweight case, Mouthpiece cap, Ligature, JP
Reed, Supportive sling
Crook
Underslung 8ve mechanism
Related Products

JP042 Bb Tenor Saxophone
JP045 Eb Alto Saxophone
JP144 Cadence Eb Baritone Saxophone

 

JP042 Bb Tenor Saxophone

The JP042 is a high performing yet attractively priced Bb Tenor Saxophone. This instrument has found a well deserved place both as a student model widely used in schools, and also in professional environments with many players using them everyday in live and studio performances. The JP042 benefits from excellent instrument design, with the beginner in mind but capable of a high standard of play, and is musically versatile with good tonal and dynamic characteristics.

With a standard of components and specification usually reserved for more experienced instruments, the JP042 has been described as having “a distinctive and very bright sound” (Pete Long’s review ).

Constructed from yellow brass throughout, the instrument has impressed many with its rigid structure and hard wearing mechanism and has even drawn very positive impressions from some expert makers.

The JP042 Bb Tenor Saxophone is available in seven unique finishes and features decorative engraving on the crook and bell. The instrument also includes adjustable thumb rests for improved comfort and high specification features such as abalone pearl keys, Italian leather pads and blue steel springs for better tension and reduced rusting.

The JP042 Bb Tenor Saxophone is supplied with a variety of accessories to help players get started. A robust hard case is included as standard. The instrument also includes a JP5C Mouthpiece and suitable sling to aid comfort and to increase playing time.

Models and Prices

JP042G Bb Tenor Saxophone (Gold Lacquer) RRP $1,899

JP042B Bb Tenor Saxophone (Black nickel with gold keys) RRP $1,999

JP042BS Bb Tenor Saxophone (Black nickel with silver keys) RRP $1,999

JP042R Bb Tenor Saxophone (Rose Brass) RRP $2,099

JP042S Bb Tenor Saxophone (Silver Plate) RRP $2,099

 

JP042V Bb Tenor Saxophone (Vintage) RRP $1,999

Specification
Key
Bb
Body
Fully ribbed construction, double spine on B & C keys
Keywork
Floating plate design for little finger (left hand) cluster
Bell
Decorative engraving
Finishes
Gold Lacquer, Silver Plate, Vintage, Antique, Black Nickel with Gold Keys, Black Nickel with Silver Keys, Rose Brass
Additional features
Adjustable thumb rest, High F# & Front F keys, Resonators on pads, Abalone pearls, Italian leather pads, Blue steel springs, Adjustable back stops, Lyre box
Supplied with
JP5C Mouthpiece, lightweight case, sling
Crook
Decorative engraving
Related Products

JP041 Eb Alto Saxophone
JP043 Bb Soprano Saxophone
JP045 Eb Alto Saxophone

 

JP242 Bb Tenor Saxophone


The JP242 tenor saxophone is an advanced student instrument suitable for improving and very good players up to grade 8, the JP242 is constructed from high grade 80:20 brass and features an ergonomic keywork design and layout.

With design elements from pro level models, the JP242 has benefited from an extended period of research and development to ensure a lightweight yet durable instrument. Players will notice its distinct playing characteristics, dynamic tonal flexibility and stability in 3 registers.

The JP242 is supplied with everything required to get you up and running; a JP mouthpiece, ligature, reed and mouthpiece cap. A cleaning and maintenance kit is also supplied and includes a pull through and cork grease.

All JP Musical Instruments are covered by our comprehensive 2 year warranty. Visit our Warranty Information page for full terms and conditions.

Model
P242 Bb Tenor Saxophone (Gold Lacquer)
RRP $3,359
Specification
Key
Bb
Body
High Grade 80:20 Brass
Keywork
Ergonomic octave Mechanism and Keywork, Floating plate design for little finger (LH) cluster, Italian leather pads, Blue Steel springs, Plastic Resonator, High F#
Finishes
Gold Lacquer
Additional features
Adjustable thumb rest, Adjustable main action, Lyre box, G#/Bb & F/F# independent adjustment
Crook
Ergonomic 8ve mechanism
Related Products

JP042 Bb Tenor Saxophone
JP041 Eb Alto Saxophone
JP245 Eb Alto Saxophone

JP043 Bb Soprano Saxophone


The JP043 is a high performing straight body Bb Soprano Saxophone. This instrument has found a well deserved place both in professional environment as well as education . Many professional players are using the JP043 everyday in live and studio performances. The instrument is supplied with a student friendly mouthpiece and would benefit from the addition of a professional mouthpiece, which will substantially increase its performance capacity.

The JP043 includes many components that would usually be reserved for instruments many times its price including an underslung octave mechanism for increased reliability, and front F, high F# and high G capabilities. Other high specification features include abalone pearl keys, blue steel springs for better tension and reduced rust and Italian leather pads with increased waterproofing. To ensure players don’t ‘outgrow’ the instrument quickly, the JP043 also features a floating plate design for little finger (left hand) cluster which greatly aids faster movement, an adjustable thumb rest to increase playing comfort and an adjustable back stop for easier adjustment. These features work together in order to provide students and professional alike a comfortable and stress free playing environment.

The JP043 is supplied with everything that is needed to get a new player started including two crooks (straight and curved). The instrument is supplied with a JP Mouthpiece, lightweight case and starter accessory pack including mouthpiece cap, ligature and JP reed. The case is well designed to be robust yet lightweight and provide as much protection to your instrument as possible. It is equipped with backpack straps and a comfortable shoulder strap as standard and also includes a small storage pocket accessible from the outside suitable for storing small accessories and sheet music.

All JP Musical Instruments are covered by our comprehensive 2 year warranty. Visit our Warranty Information page for full terms and conditions.

Models and Prices

JP043G Bb Soprano Saxophone (Gold Lacquer) RRP $1,599

JP043B Bb Soprano Saxophone (Black Nickel with gold keys) RRP $1,699

JP043BS Bb Soprano Saxophone (Black Nickel with Silver Keys) RRP $1,699

JP043R Bb Soprano Saxophone (Rose Brass) RRP $1,799

JP043S Bb Soprano Saxophone (Silver Plate) RRP $1,899

JP043V Bb Soprano Saxophone (Vintage) RRP $1,799

Specification
Key
Bb
Body
Yellow brass
Keywork
Floating plate design for little finger (left hand) cluster
Bell
Yellow brass
Finishes
Gold Lacquer
Additional features
Blue Steel Springs, Italian leather pads, Resonator pads, Adjustable thumb rest, Aadjustable back stops, Front F, Front F#, High G
Supplied with
JP Mouthpiece, lightweight case, mouthpiece cap, ligature, JP reed
Crook
Curved and straight crook included, Yellow Brass, Underslung 8ve mechanism
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JP043C Bb Soprano Saxophone
JP041 Eb Alto Saxophone
JP146 Atom Eb Sopranino Saxophone

 

JP043C Bb Curved Soprano Saxophone


The JP043C is a high performing curved body Bb Soprano Saxophone. This instrument has found a well deserved place both in professional environment as well as education. Many professional players are using the JP043C everyday in live and studio performances. The instrument is supplied with a student friendly mouthpiece and would benefit from the addition of a professional mouthpiece which will substantially increase its performance capacity.

The JP043C includes many components that would usually be reserved for instruments many times its price including an underslung ocve mechanism for increased reliability, and front F, high F# and high G capabilities. Other high specification features include abalone pearl keys, blue steel springs for better tension and reduced rust and Italian leather pads with increased waterproofing. To ensure players don’t ‘outgrow’ the instrument quickly, the JP043C also features a floating plate design for little finger (left hand) cluster which greatly aids faster movement, an adjustable thumb rest to increase playing comfort and an adjustable back stop for easier adjustment. These features work together in order to provide students and professional alike a comfortable and stress free playing environment.

The JP043C is supplied with everything that is needed to get a new player started including a JP Mouthpiece, lightweight case and starter accessory pack including mouthpiece cap, ligature and JP reed. The case is well designed to be robust yet lightweight and to provide as much protection to your instrument as possible. It is equipped with backpack straps and a comfortable shoulder strap as standard and also includes a small storage pocket accessible from the outside suitable for storing small accessories and sheet music.

All JP Musical Instruments are covered by our comprehensive 2 year warranty. Visit our Warranty Information page for full terms and conditions.

Model
JP043CG Bb Curved Soprano Saxophone (Gold Lacquer)
RRP$1,499
Specification
Key
Bb
Body
Yellow Brass
Keywork
Floating plate design for little finger (left hand) cluster
Bell
Yellow Brass
Finishes
Gold Lacquer
Additional features
Blue Steel Springs, Italian leather pads, Resonator pads,
Adjustable thumb rest, Aadjustable back stops, Front F, Front F#, High G
Supplied with
JP Mouthpiece, lightweight case, mouthpiece cap, ligature, JP reed
Crook
Underslung 8ve mechanism
Related Products


JP043 Bb Soprano Saxophone
JP044 MKII Eb Baritone Saxophone
JP146 Atom Eb Sopranino Saxophone

 

JP044 MKII Eb Baritone Saxophone


The JP044 MKII is a very lively Eb Baritone Saxophone with good engineering and excellent performance levels. Ideally priced for schools, ensembles and semi pro players, the JP044 MKII is capable of a very high standard of play. Comfortable at a roar or a whisper, it benefits from a smooth and light key action and has a uniform tone production through the full range.

The JP044 MKII Eb Baritone Saxophone is crafted from yellow brass with a rose brass bell and benefits from a robust and durable fully ribbed construction with the inclusion of strong keywork to ensure the instrument is hard wearing in tough situations. The instrument includes a low A mechanism enabling players to reach the full baritone playing range.

The instrument is supplied with everything required to get a player started including a JP Mouthpiece, hard wheeled case and accessory kit (mouthpiece cap, ligature, and JP reed). The hard moulded plastic case is rigid ensuring maximum protection for your instrument and includes solid wheels for easy transport. High quality components are included as standard including the use of YKK zips throughout. The case design includes an external storage pocket suitable for small accessories and sheet music.

All JP Musical Instruments are covered by our comprehensive 2 year warranty. Visit our Warranty Information page for full terms and conditions.

Model
JP044 MKII Eb Baritone Saxophone (Lacquer)
RRP $7,399

 

Specification
Key
Eb
Body
Yellow brass, Fully ribbed construction
Bell
Rose brass
Finishes
Lacquer
Additional features
Low A
Supplied with
Lightweight case, JP mouthpiece, Mouthpiece cap, Ligature, JP Reed
Crook
Yellow brass
Related Products


JP043 Bb Soprano Saxophone
JP144 Cadence Eb Baritone Saxophone
JP146 Atom Eb Sopranino Saxophone

 

JP146 Atom Eb Sopranino Saxophone


The JP146 Atom is a high performing Eb Sopranino Saxophone. The keywork is nicely finished and the rose brass body adds depth to the tone thus avoiding the shrillness that is so often present with these types of instruments. The JP146 offers players an affordable yet reliable way into giving yourself or your ensemble a good top line. The sopranino is probably best known for its place in Jazz ensembles, providing players with lively and unique sound perfect for solo work and new composition.

With especially good tuning on Ab & Eb, the JP146 Atom can match the performance level of instrument many times its price. This reliable yet affordable instrument has earned its place amongst many musicians’ instrument collections.

The JP146 Atom is constructed fully from rose brass with yellow brass keywork. With a precise mechanism, it also features Abalone pearl keys, steel springs and resonator pads.

The JP146 Atom is supplied with everything that is needed to get a new player started including a JP Mouthpiece, lightweight case and starter accessory pack including mouthpiece cap, ligature and JP reed. The case is well designed to be robust yet lightweight and to provide as much protection to your instrument as possible. It is equipped with a comfortable shoulder strap as standard and also includes a small storage pocket accessible from the outside suitable for storing small accessories and sheet music.

All JP Musical Instruments are covered by our comprehensive 2 year warranty. Visit our Warranty Information page for full terms and conditions.

Model
JP146 Atom Eb Sopranino Saxophone (Lacquer)
RRP $1,999

 

Specification
Key
Eb
Body
Rose Brass
Keywork
Abalone pearl keys, Steel Springs, Resonator Pads
Bell
Rose Brass
Finishes
Lacquer with rose brass body
Supplied with
JP Mouthpiece, lightweight case, Mouthpiece cap, Ligature, JP Reed
Related Products


JP041 Eb Alto Saxophone
JP043 Bb Soprano Saxophone
JP044 MKII Eb Baritone Saxophone