Jupiter 847SG Soprano Sax OutfitJupiter 847SG Artist Series Soprano Saxophone
DescriptionThe 800 Series Artist saxophones feature solid sterling silver necks with silver plated brass body and gold lacquered keys. They are fully articulated and include high G on soprano, high F# on alto and tenor models, low A on baritone, tilting Bb spatula key and height adjustable bell keys. Features also include metal tone boosters, a beautifully engraved bell and deluxe wood frame case.
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An excellent horn for the advanced intermediate sax player. I own this horn The price is good for such a great instrument. You can go from high to low very easily and the silver plate produces a great bright sound. Curved and straight necks allow for mellower or brighter sounds. The sound comes out easily and the key action is smooth and clean. High f sharp and g keys are very nice. I have no complaints about this horn.
Although a pro player for over 40 years, I only got into soprano about 5 years ago. I liked the idea of the 'saxello' and bought a new Woodwind semi-curved. I've been playing this on my gigs maybe two or three tunes a night since then, and have enjoyed the horn. Until I opened the box containing the Jupiter Artist, that is. I had played one before, and was very impressed with it - don't really know why I didn't get that one, but didn't. Finally, I clicked the button and got this one at Music 123. This is a legitimate soprano, and is miles in front of the Woodwind; the difference is far greater than the price differential. This saxophone can whisper or scream, and intonation seems excellent (after finding where it tunes - I typically have to have the mouthpiece nearly all the way on the cork, and this horn is no exception). Octaves require little to no intonation adjustment. It's smooth across the break, and response is even with no 'dead' spots apparent on the first trial. I blow a Guardala 'Liebman' on soprano, lately with Rico Plasticover #2.5. This set-up worked right on the first toot, so I don't have to look for a new set-up for the horn. The one I played previously was with a Dukoff D7, and that was great, too. I have a feeling the horn is very mouthpiece/reed friendly, which is good news for everybody. Naturally, the saxophone is strikingly beautiful, and the case is very well-made and good-looking inside and out, with it's upscale exterior and plum-colored interior. The sound is perfect. Anything you want to do on soprano is there. Response to volume demand is gratifying - the horn is free-blowing, but has the correct resistance. It's easy to sub-tone all the way down, and there were no 'squawks' on octave jumps. The horn just has a sweet, loud soprano sound. If I had bought the Yanagisawa Sterling Silver horn and it played like this, I would have been satisfied. Unfortunately, I would be afraid to take it to a gig! I don't think I will ever need to buy a better soprano than the Jupiter Artist. I'm not a player that likes to practice, but I could hardly put the horn down after getting it going. I cannot wait to whip it out at my next gig. We have a new stage light system, and this horn is going to knock some eyes out!
After owning this horn for 2 weeks, the white part of the F key fell out. I was dissappointed that the quality wasn't as good as I expected. Other than that problem, I like the tone and looks of this instrument.
I am a music teacher in a private school. I play a variety of instruments, majored in clarinet in college. Got this horn for Christmas and love it. Ease of play and response is outstanding. The multiple necks are nice. Silver finish with brass lacquer is very sharp. Excellent horn with wonderful rich sound.
I think that this instrument should be all silver or all gold. It looks a little tacky, but other than that I think it has a good sound quality, and I guess I have no room to talk since I'm a percussionist.
