If you are thinking of taking up the soprano saxophone or as a professional player looking for an affordable soprano saxophone, then the JP043 is certainly one that you should take a serious look at. Ideal to take you through the lower grades and will provide you with an introduction into saxophone playing. As a professional player it will allow you to explore the soprano sax in the solo role, plus band and sax choir repertoire. The JP043 comes with many features that you would normally just find on more expensive models. Two crooks, one curved and one straight which offer a choice of angle to increase comfort Underslung octave mechanism Rust resistant blue steel springs with better tension memory Italian leather pads for a better seal and a fuller more responsive sound Projection and tonal depth improved with the use of resonator pads Front F, high F# and high G keys Floating plate design for the left hand little finger cluster Adjustable thumb rest to help attain a more natural and comfortable position Sling ring