Nuvo N520JBGN jSax 2.0, Black/Green, 7.3 cm*34.0 cm*13.4 cm
Nuvo jSax
What is the Nuvo jSax?
The Nuvo jSax brings the world of saxophone playing to a wider audience than ever! Young musicians can now start to play an instrument with traditional feel from an early age.
Like all other Nuvo instruments the jSax is pitched in C (concert pitch); which makes integration into classroom music making very easy. The instrument has a fully chromatic range from middle C (C4) to G in the next octave up (G5).
The jSax comes in a range of colours to please everyone!
How does jSax compare to the standard soprano saxophone?
The jSax has a traditional fingering system and serves to enable newcomers to develop embouchure and tuning skills which will be directly transferable to a full-size saxophone. The tone is surprisingly mellow, and therefore this instrument offers a lot of fun for both newcomers and established amateur saxophonists.
How do I clean my jSax?
Due to its design and construction, the jSax requires very little maintenance and is simple to clean – warm soapy water will do the trick in next to no time! Since the pads are synthetic, there is no risk of water damage, simply allow the instrument to drip dry before returning to its case.
Supplied with the jSax 2.0
- Nuvo training wheels/open hole key plugs
- Two Nuvo synthetic reeds
- jSax fingering chart
- O-ring grease
- Moulded carry case
Which instrument is right for me?
Nuvo Instrumental offers a range of single reed instruments which can all help to develop the skills required to transition to clarinet and saxophone playing later on. The information below will help you to identify the best starting point for yourself or your young musician, and are all compatible with stages of the WindStars tuition series. The instruments blend very well together, so in time you may find yourself building a Nuvo ensemble at home!
 |  |  | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mouthpiece | Single reed | Single reed | Single reed |
| Chromatic range | 1 octave | 1.5 octaves | 3.5 octaves |
| WindStars tutor method | Stage 1 | Stages 2 & 3 | Stages 2 & 3 |
| Instrument length | 35cm | 45cm | 59cm |
| Instrument weight | 121g | 252g | 265g |
| Weight: | 910 g |
| Dimensions: | 34 x 13.4 x 7.3 cm; 910 Grams |
| Model: | N520JBGN |
| Colour: | Black/Green |
| Colour: | Black/Green |
The included 1.5 reed made it easier for a beginner like me to start making clear sound (most notes). I will most certainly graduate to a real saxophone, but this is a really satisfying way to get exposure.
It’s loud as it played the sound of jazz. Reed #1.5 was unable to play G5 (maybe due to a defect but N165MPGN fixed the problem) ; Reed #2 plays C4 to G5 okay
Sono molto entusiasta del mio acquisto del NUVO JSAX! Questo strumento perfetto per chi vuole imparare a suonare il sassofono in modo divertente e facile. Lo abbiamo acquistato per il terzo compleanno di mio figlio che un grande appassionato di sax.
Dopo svariati sax di plastica, questo strumento stato un regalo perfetto per lui, poich facile da maneggiare e gli ha permesso di iniziare a suonare il sassofono fin da subito.
Inizialmente sembra impossibile riuscire a far emettere un suono, ma con un po’ di praticit mio figlio si sentito proprio come il suo idolo Jimmy Sax!
A distanza di tempo lo suona ancora, e pi cresce pi esplora questo mondo, scoprendo suoni sempre nuovi!
La cosa che mi ha colpito di pi la sua leggerezza e portabilit. Grazie al suo design innovativo e compatto, posso portarlo ovunque con me senza problemi e senza dovermi preoccupare di danneggiarlo.
Inoltre, la qualit del suono eccezionale! Non mi aspettavo che un sassofono cos piccolo potesse produrre un suono cos grande e potente.
AAA+++ great goods great price easy transaction speedy delivery: 10 years ago I was diagnosed with COPD, not much i can do about it but keep breathing, a specialist nurse from the hospital gave me some breathing exercises and I do them everyday…but recently I felt i needed to do more, I’ve been a musician for most of my adult life – a drummer, but that my keep me fit but it doesn’t improve my breathing. I have many sax playing friends so I thought i’d get something like a sax, that would stretch my breathing -then i saw the jSax, so I ordered one -it’s been fantastic, i’m not trying to play tones just long tones, playing through scales…that’s enough for me, I bought the additional mouth piece and straight bell and a pull through and a book…everything is helping just fine – if I can find this easy anyone can -for whatever reason give it a go – recommended
I have a regular sax, but this is nice to just have laying around and not worrying about it getting too cold or hot or wet etc.
PRO:
– Costa 95, nemmeno la met di un sassofono in ottone
– Ha “posizioni” da fare con le dita per fare note circa come quelle di un sax
– E’ facilmente trasportabile e leggero
– Ha una ancia di plastica, duratura e che effettivamente risulta molto utile per imparare ad emettere suoni con lo strumento
CONTRO:
– E’ di plastica, non sbrilluccica quanto l’ottone di un vero sax
– Per alcune dita un po’ scomodo, si vede che stato progettato per mani piccole
– Ha un range piuttosto corto, il che significa che si possono suonare brani solo relativamente facili
– E’ intonato in Do come un flauto, il che significa che non potete usare libri d’apprendimento per sax dato che i sax sono intonati in Mi bemolle, dovrete trasporre ogni spartito per sax a flauto
Io personalmente che gi possiede un sax “classico” d’ottone cercavo qualcosa che possibilmente avesse un volume basso per suonarlo anche di sera, mi sono sbagliato: pu essere comodo per imparare le basi di uno strumento ad ancia o se siete gi molto bravi beh, pu tornarvi utile per portarvi un sax in spiaggia la sera davanti a un fal. Come i sax ha necessariamente un suono molto forte e che richiede grossa concentrazione ed energie per essere suonato.
What a great little Sax. Feels like good quality build and comes in a nice, portable, hard case. Great value for money.
La verdad es que se hace sonar fcil, pero me ha resultado un poco corto de escala.
Hay que alabar el transporte y la funda del instrumento, que estn bastante bien pensados. No deja de ser un instrumento de plstico (y no termina de sonar como un instrumento real), pero parece muy robusto. La campana de goma no es que haga mucho, parece ms de adorno que funcional. Su sonido me recuerda mucho al Dood de esta misma marca, que es ms pequeo y sencillo, sin necesidad de montaje alguno. An as, lo recomendara para gente que, como yo, no se atreve con un saxofn “de verdad” y busca una manera de dar un toque “orgnico” a las grabaciones o los ensayos.
Yo no soy msico y justo es mi segundo instrumento, pero an as me atrevo a valorarlo.
Antes de este he comprado otro en Aliexpress (tiene forma de flauta, con un sonido muy parecido al saxofn), pero me ha resultado muy difcil hacerlo sonar, quizs un da lo retome, pero este JSAX 2.0 la verdad es que me ha sorprendido gratamente.
Segn me ha dicho una amiga que si es saxofonista, tiene el sonido de un saxo alto. Yo lo he podido hacer sonar con muy poco esfuerzo y aqu van mis PROS:
1- Facilidad de manejo, se puede hacer sonar con muy poco esfuerzo y si te pones frente a un espejo (como hice yo) puedes ir acoplando la forma en que soplas para lograr el sonido que deseas con comodidad.
2- Tamao y transporte de lujo, si quieres llevarlo a donde sea es muy fcil hacerlo, ocupa muy poco espacio y el montaje es sin dudas lo ms rpido que haces.
3- Limpieza del instrumento sper cmoda, no me imagino metiendo un saxofn de latn bajo un chorro de agua, pues con este si que lo puedes hacer y es muy recomendado ya que si de generar saliva se trata, estos instrumentos se llevan las palmas y es poco higinico no lavarlo despus de un buen rato molestando a los vecinos con tus notas musicales.
4- Precisamente LAS NOTAS musicales; al no tener ninguna idea de msica (el mismo da que compr mi JSAX 2.0 descargu un curso de solfeo y lectura de msica para al menos imaginarme a que me enfrentara), descargu tambin una aplicacin de IOS (n-Track Tuner) y que sorpresa la ma que me fue reconociendo cada una de las notas que intente soplar, incluso, segn cmo fuera colocando mi boca llegu a notas sostenidas y bemoles desde la misma a nota (cabe aclarar que tambin puedes llegar a las mismas jugando con las llaves). Pienso, y quizs un da pueda hacerlo, que se pueden obtener ms notas de las que se dice en el manual que se obtienen, todo est en jugar con la posicin de la boca segn lo que desees hacer.
5- Y por ltimo (que es el motivo por el que ms lo he comprado) NO necesitas hacer una inversin descomunalmente innecesaria si: slo quieres un instrumento que suene y sea un saxofn, no te dedicas profesionalmente a ser msico, no quieres estar cargando con kilos de latn para donde quiera que vayas, no quieres estar limpiando y pagando para mantener afinado tu instrumento.
En resumen, para ti que lo que quieres es aprender tocar el saxofn, divertirte con amigos y acompaar una que otra cancin en tenderetes, relajarte en la playa hacindolo sonar o practicando tus futuras clavadas de momentos musicales, yo te lo recomiendo sin pensarlo, ahora si profesionalmente eres msico y necesita un saxofn, tambin te digo que ya habrs tenido tiempo de habrtelo comprado y sino, pues echa mano de tu talento y juega con tu boca para usar el JSAX 2.0, te aseguro que sers la envidia de algunos y la admiracin de otros, en cualquier caso, no dejars indiferente a nadie.
…doch wenn das normal sein soll, dass das Saxophon; sei es dass es so ein Plastikteil oder aus Messing ist, wenn das hinein pusten solche Vibration auf den Lippen hinterlsst, war das der Anfang vom Ende; fr mich, das geht garnicht. Wenn das welche spielen knnen, sag ich nur Woww, ich halt’ das nicht aus
llego faltandole un pequeo tapn en una de las teclas.. fuera de eso todo bien aunque probablemente lo devolver solo por dicho detalle ya que no los venden por aparte
My son loves it.
Perfect size for him before transitioning to the real deal.
Feels great and looks durable.
Really happy with this.
My son loves it.
Perfect size for him before transitioning to the real deal.
Feels great and looks durable.
Really happy with this.
My son loves it.
Perfect size for him before transitioning to the real deal.
Feels great and looks durable.
Really happy with this.
My son loves it.
Perfect size for him before transitioning to the real deal.
Feels great and looks durable.
Really happy with this.
My son loves it.
Perfect size for him before transitioning to the real deal.
Feels great and looks durable.
Really happy with this.
My son loves it.
Perfect size for him before transitioning to the real deal.
Feels great and looks durable.
Really happy with this.
My son loves it.
Perfect size for him before transitioning to the real deal.
Feels great and looks durable.
Really happy with this.
My son loves it.
Perfect size for him before transitioning to the real deal.
Feels great and looks durable.
Really happy with this.
My son loves it.
Perfect size for him before transitioning to the real deal.
Feels great and looks durable.
Really happy with this.
My son loves it.
Perfect size for him before transitioning to the real deal.
Feels great and looks durable.
Really happy with this.
My son loves it.
Perfect size for him before transitioning to the real deal.
Feels great and looks durable.
Really happy with this.
My son loves it.
Perfect size for him before transitioning to the real deal.
Feels great and looks durable.
Really happy with this.
I like the confidence in the product that the literature has. “No need to keep it in it’s box”, “Leave it out”, “play it in the shower”, “if it gets dirty, just wash it in soapy water”. That’s a refreshing change to the usual bottom covering.
Only one problem. Maybe I’m missing something but I can’t seem to get the very top note. If I play it as instructed it sounds an octave lower. I’ll just work around that. Talking of octaves. That is the only way I feel this instrument is limited. But again, I can work within that limit.
All in all, I wanted a real human sax sound for my recordings but I didn’t want to spend around 300 to get it. This fits the bill perfectly.
I like the confidence in the product that the literature has. “No need to keep it in it’s box”, “Leave it out”, “play it in the shower”, “if it gets dirty, just wash it in soapy water”. That’s a refreshing change to the usual bottom covering.
Only one problem. Maybe I’m missing something but I can’t seem to get the very top note. If I play it as instructed it sounds an octave lower. I’ll just work around that. Talking of octaves. That is the only way I feel this instrument is limited. But again, I can work within that limit.
All in all, I wanted a real human sax sound for my recordings but I didn’t want to spend around 300 to get it. This fits the bill perfectly.
I like the confidence in the product that the literature has. “No need to keep it in it’s box”, “Leave it out”, “play it in the shower”, “if it gets dirty, just wash it in soapy water”. That’s a refreshing change to the usual bottom covering.
Only one problem. Maybe I’m missing something but I can’t seem to get the very top note. If I play it as instructed it sounds an octave lower. I’ll just work around that. Talking of octaves. That is the only way I feel this instrument is limited. But again, I can work within that limit.
All in all, I wanted a real human sax sound for my recordings but I didn’t want to spend around 300 to get it. This fits the bill perfectly.
I like the confidence in the product that the literature has. “No need to keep it in it’s box”, “Leave it out”, “play it in the shower”, “if it gets dirty, just wash it in soapy water”. That’s a refreshing change to the usual bottom covering.
Only one problem. Maybe I’m missing something but I can’t seem to get the very top note. If I play it as instructed it sounds an octave lower. I’ll just work around that. Talking of octaves. That is the only way I feel this instrument is limited. But again, I can work within that limit.
All in all, I wanted a real human sax sound for my recordings but I didn’t want to spend around 300 to get it. This fits the bill perfectly.
I like the confidence in the product that the literature has. “No need to keep it in it’s box”, “Leave it out”, “play it in the shower”, “if it gets dirty, just wash it in soapy water”. That’s a refreshing change to the usual bottom covering.
Only one problem. Maybe I’m missing something but I can’t seem to get the very top note. If I play it as instructed it sounds an octave lower. I’ll just work around that. Talking of octaves. That is the only way I feel this instrument is limited. But again, I can work within that limit.
All in all, I wanted a real human sax sound for my recordings but I didn’t want to spend around 300 to get it. This fits the bill perfectly.
I like the confidence in the product that the literature has. “No need to keep it in it’s box”, “Leave it out”, “play it in the shower”, “if it gets dirty, just wash it in soapy water”. That’s a refreshing change to the usual bottom covering.
Only one problem. Maybe I’m missing something but I can’t seem to get the very top note. If I play it as instructed it sounds an octave lower. I’ll just work around that. Talking of octaves. That is the only way I feel this instrument is limited. But again, I can work within that limit.
All in all, I wanted a real human sax sound for my recordings but I didn’t want to spend around 300 to get it. This fits the bill perfectly.
I like the confidence in the product that the literature has. “No need to keep it in it’s box”, “Leave it out”, “play it in the shower”, “if it gets dirty, just wash it in soapy water”. That’s a refreshing change to the usual bottom covering.
Only one problem. Maybe I’m missing something but I can’t seem to get the very top note. If I play it as instructed it sounds an octave lower. I’ll just work around that. Talking of octaves. That is the only way I feel this instrument is limited. But again, I can work within that limit.
All in all, I wanted a real human sax sound for my recordings but I didn’t want to spend around 300 to get it. This fits the bill perfectly.
I like the confidence in the product that the literature has. “No need to keep it in it’s box”, “Leave it out”, “play it in the shower”, “if it gets dirty, just wash it in soapy water”. That’s a refreshing change to the usual bottom covering.
Only one problem. Maybe I’m missing something but I can’t seem to get the very top note. If I play it as instructed it sounds an octave lower. I’ll just work around that. Talking of octaves. That is the only way I feel this instrument is limited. But again, I can work within that limit.
All in all, I wanted a real human sax sound for my recordings but I didn’t want to spend around 300 to get it. This fits the bill perfectly.
I like the confidence in the product that the literature has. “No need to keep it in it’s box”, “Leave it out”, “play it in the shower”, “if it gets dirty, just wash it in soapy water”. That’s a refreshing change to the usual bottom covering.
Only one problem. Maybe I’m missing something but I can’t seem to get the very top note. If I play it as instructed it sounds an octave lower. I’ll just work around that. Talking of octaves. That is the only way I feel this instrument is limited. But again, I can work within that limit.
All in all, I wanted a real human sax sound for my recordings but I didn’t want to spend around 300 to get it. This fits the bill perfectly.
I like the confidence in the product that the literature has. “No need to keep it in it’s box”, “Leave it out”, “play it in the shower”, “if it gets dirty, just wash it in soapy water”. That’s a refreshing change to the usual bottom covering.
Only one problem. Maybe I’m missing something but I can’t seem to get the very top note. If I play it as instructed it sounds an octave lower. I’ll just work around that. Talking of octaves. That is the only way I feel this instrument is limited. But again, I can work within that limit.
All in all, I wanted a real human sax sound for my recordings but I didn’t want to spend around 300 to get it. This fits the bill perfectly.
I like the confidence in the product that the literature has. “No need to keep it in it’s box”, “Leave it out”, “play it in the shower”, “if it gets dirty, just wash it in soapy water”. That’s a refreshing change to the usual bottom covering.
Only one problem. Maybe I’m missing something but I can’t seem to get the very top note. If I play it as instructed it sounds an octave lower. I’ll just work around that. Talking of octaves. That is the only way I feel this instrument is limited. But again, I can work within that limit.
All in all, I wanted a real human sax sound for my recordings but I didn’t want to spend around 300 to get it. This fits the bill perfectly.
I like the confidence in the product that the literature has. “No need to keep it in it’s box”, “Leave it out”, “play it in the shower”, “if it gets dirty, just wash it in soapy water”. That’s a refreshing change to the usual bottom covering.
Only one problem. Maybe I’m missing something but I can’t seem to get the very top note. If I play it as instructed it sounds an octave lower. I’ll just work around that. Talking of octaves. That is the only way I feel this instrument is limited. But again, I can work within that limit.
All in all, I wanted a real human sax sound for my recordings but I didn’t want to spend around 300 to get it. This fits the bill perfectly.
This is such a good idea for younger children to learn the saxophone
This is such a good idea for younger children to learn the saxophone
This is such a good idea for younger children to learn the saxophone
This is such a good idea for younger children to learn the saxophone
This is such a good idea for younger children to learn the saxophone
This is such a good idea for younger children to learn the saxophone
This is such a good idea for younger children to learn the saxophone
This is such a good idea for younger children to learn the saxophone
This is such a good idea for younger children to learn the saxophone
This is such a good idea for younger children to learn the saxophone
This is such a good idea for younger children to learn the saxophone
This is such a good idea for younger children to learn the saxophone
Great product, bought as a lockdown hobby. If you watch YouTube videos it shows how to play. Only downside is its harder to play than it appears on the videos.
Great product, bought as a lockdown hobby. If you watch YouTube videos it shows how to play. Only downside is its harder to play than it appears on the videos.
Great product, bought as a lockdown hobby. If you watch YouTube videos it shows how to play. Only downside is its harder to play than it appears on the videos.
Great product, bought as a lockdown hobby. If you watch YouTube videos it shows how to play. Only downside is its harder to play than it appears on the videos.
Great product, bought as a lockdown hobby. If you watch YouTube videos it shows how to play. Only downside is its harder to play than it appears on the videos.
Great product, bought as a lockdown hobby. If you watch YouTube videos it shows how to play. Only downside is its harder to play than it appears on the videos.
Great product, bought as a lockdown hobby. If you watch YouTube videos it shows how to play. Only downside is its harder to play than it appears on the videos.
Great product, bought as a lockdown hobby. If you watch YouTube videos it shows how to play. Only downside is its harder to play than it appears on the videos.
Great product, bought as a lockdown hobby. If you watch YouTube videos it shows how to play. Only downside is its harder to play than it appears on the videos.
Great product, bought as a lockdown hobby. If you watch YouTube videos it shows how to play. Only downside is its harder to play than it appears on the videos.
Great product, bought as a lockdown hobby. If you watch YouTube videos it shows how to play. Only downside is its harder to play than it appears on the videos.
Great product, bought as a lockdown hobby. If you watch YouTube videos it shows how to play. Only downside is its harder to play than it appears on the videos.
Designed mainly for educational settings, and getting instruments into cash-strapped junior classrooms, the jSax is just one of a growing selection of plastic marvels created by the innovative company Nuvo. In fact I only found out about the jSax after first discovering the DooD.
Lots of online comments talk about buying one of these first, then purchasing a proper sax later on, once you’ve learned basic fingering. I did it the other way around! I already have a very lovely Yamaha alto waiting to be played, but find I’m prevented from practicing by the massive noise it creates (neighbour and wife objections) and the faff of getting it out then the cleaning and care. This robust little jSax can stay out without damage worries and be available to toot at far more acceptable volumes whenever the fancy takes me. That means I learn my notes, fingering, scales and embouchure far more effectively and quickly. Regular practice makes all the difference, and it’s brought me a whole load more fun while learning the sax.
Obviously this little instrument cannot compare sonically to a full saxophone, and it won’t replace my Yamaha. But even if you’re an accomplished player (unlike me yet!) a jSax would be a fantastic thing to sling into a bag and take to the beach, camping, sailing or on some other holiday. It lets you make music and have impromptu jam sessions when usually that would be impossible, and I love it for that. I’ve seen professional sax players make impressively good music with these, considering the low price and basic nature of it.
At just 45cm long, end-to-end, the jSax is capable of being played by anyone from about the age of 5 or 6 upwards I reckon. I’m 6’5″ and it works for me too. Supplied with a handy plastic carry case with strap (requires removal of the silicone bell and neck) two plastic reeds and an instruction sheet. I prefer keeping mine assembled and ready for use. I’ve added a bite pad to the top of my mouthpiece, which helps me. All parts are plastic or silicone, and the keys have a good spring action, with no sticking. Top marks, and highly recommended by me for both children and adults.
If this has been useful I’d be hugely grateful if you’d let me know by hitting the button below. Many thanks 🙂
Mi piace il suono che produce, pur essendo uno strumento didattico e non destinato ad un uso professionale. Ha un volume abbastanza alto, anche se il suono poco corposo. La diteggiatura intuitiva e l’apprendimento quasi istintivo. La nota pi acuta a volte difficile da far suonare correttamente senza emettere fischi anomali. Per il resto un gran bel prodotto!
In any case, so far sound like a goose that is being tortured but have confidence I will get the hang of it with practice. I am happy that I can reintroduce myself to sax before spending hundreds of dollars on a new or used sax. Admittedly, this will take more practice than I thought so again am glad I didn’t spend a ton of money until I know I am fully committed to purchase a real saxophone.