Securely situated at the top of Jupiter's intermediate line, the Jupiter 969SG alto saxophone is an instrument that will carry any student through his or her high school and college studies, and that is also presentable in professional playing environments. It has a hand-hammered brass neck, brass body and key material, tilting table keys, upper and lower stack adjustment screws and comes with an Artist Series wood-frame case. See the features list for a complete enumeration of this wonderful instrument's technical attributes. A list of features only goes so far though. This instrument possesses a voice and a playability that will inspire the best in the instrumentalist. Its response and intonation can convey the interpretive sentiments of any individual musician and accommodate the vision of an artistic player. From a whisper to a scream, from a plaintive, heartfelt ballad melody to a terrifying cascade of hard bop improvisations, this beautiful horn speaks the heart and soul of the player standing behind it. Technical quality and instrumental artistry combine in a single package in this wonderful and affordable alto saxophone.